Erschienen in:
01.06.2018 | Interventional Cardiology (SR Bailey, Section Editor)
The Various Applications of 3D Printing in Cardiovascular Diseases
verfasst von:
Abdallah El Sabbagh, Mackram F. Eleid, Mohammed Al-Hijji, Nandan S. Anavekar, David R. Holmes, Vuyisile T. Nkomo, Gustavo S. Oderich, Stephen D. Cassivi, Sameh M. Said, Charanjit S. Rihal, Jane M. Matsumoto, Thomas A. Foley
Erschienen in:
Current Cardiology Reports
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Ausgabe 6/2018
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
To highlight the various applications of 3D printing in cardiovascular disease and discuss its limitations and future direction.
Recent Findings
Use of handheld 3D printed models of cardiovascular structures has emerged as a facile modality in procedural and surgical planning as well as education and communication.
Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a novel imaging modality which involves creating patient-specific models of cardiovascular structures. As percutaneous and surgical therapies evolve, spatial recognition of complex cardiovascular anatomic relationships by cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons is imperative. Handheld 3D printed models of cardiovascular structures provide a facile and intuitive road map for procedural and surgical planning, complementing conventional imaging modalities. Moreover, 3D printed models are efficacious educational and communication tools. This review highlights the various applications of 3D printing in cardiovascular diseases and discusses its limitations and future directions.