TruPlan Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging Software vs TruPlan

When choosing between these two TruPlan tools for Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) procedures, physicians should consider their specific workflow and existing partnerships. Both are AI-powered CT imaging software from Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, designed for comprehensive visualization, pre-procedural planning, and post-procedural follow-up of LAAC procedures. They share core capabilities like automated LAA landing zone definition, 3D anatomical assessment, and TEE simulation.

The key practical difference lies in their distribution and potential accessibility. While both offer robust features for LAAC, Tool B (TruPlan, exclusively resold by Boston Scientific for WATCHMAN procedures) may be particularly attractive to physicians already utilizing Boston Scientific’s WATCHMAN device, potentially offering access at no additional cost through their representatives. Tool A, while also a comprehensive solution, does not specify this direct integration with a particular device vendor’s ecosystem.

Therefore, a physician heavily invested in the WATCHMAN platform or seeking potential cost efficiencies through their Boston Scientific partnership might lean towards Tool B. Conversely, a physician seeking a standalone, comprehensive LAAC planning tool independent of specific device vendor ties, or one who values the broader cvi42 platform’s flexible subscription model for scaling across CT and MR service lines (as mentioned in Tool B’s pricing details for the broader platform), might find Tool A equally suitable, or consider the broader cvi42 platform if Tool A is a component of it. Both tools are deployed on-premise, ensuring data processing within the user’s infrastructure.

Reviewed by Pouyan Golshani, MD — Interventional Radiologist