Advancing Structural Heart Care with DASI Technology

January 20, 2026

The Structural Heart Program at Hackensack University Medical Center continues to evolve at the forefront of innovation with the integration of DASI technology, a breakthrough in patient-specific procedural planning. By combining advanced imaging with AI-powered analytics, DASI offers clinicians a new level of insight — enabling prediction of adverse outcomes that may otherwise remain undetectable through conventional evaluation.

At its core, DASI transforms how interventional cardiologists and structural heart specialists assess complex cardiac anatomy. The platform evaluates each patient’s unique heart structure and simulates post-procedural physiology, providing detailed projections of how blood flow will behave following valve implantation. This ability to test and plan ahead with precision allows interventional teams to make more informed decisions before entering the cath lab or operating room.

“This technology is changing heart valve procedures by letting us test and plan ahead using AI. With DASI, we can better understand how blood will flow after the valve is placed, which leads to better decisions and better outcomes for patients,” says Craig Basman, M.D., FACC, Associate Director of the Structural and Congenital Heart Program and Director of the Structural and Congenital Fellowship Program.

For clinicians managing high-risk or anatomically complex cases, DASI introduces a new paradigm in procedural confidence and safety. By anticipating potential complications — such as suboptimal flow dynamics or patient-specific anatomical challenges — teams can refine their approach, optimize device selection and enhance procedural strategies before treatment begins. The result is not only improved technical execution, but also greater consistency in patient outcomes.

The addition of DASI technology reinforces the program’s commitment to advancing evidence-based, precision-guided care. It represents a significant step toward reducing variability, improving safety margins and elevating the standard of structural heart interventions.

This innovation is also fully aligned with Hackensack University Medical Center’s mission to transform health care and its vision to deliver innovative, high-quality, human-centered care. By leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance clinical judgment — rather than replace it — DASI empowers physicians to deliver care that is both technologically advanced and deeply personalized.

As the landscape of structural heart disease continues to grow in complexity, the integration of AI-driven planning tools like DASI positions Hackensack University Medical Center at the leading edge of cardiovascular medicine — where innovation meets clinical excellence for the benefit of every patient.

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