Patient-Specific Modeling for Structural Heart Intervention: Role of 3D Printing Today and TomorrowCME
Abstract
Structural heart interventions (SHIs) are increasingly applicable in a wide range of heart defects, but the intricate and dynamic nature of cardiac structures can make SHIs challenging to perform. Three-dimensional (3D) printed modeling integrates advanced clinical imaging and 3D printing technology to replicate patient-specific anatomy for comprehensive planning and simulation of SHIs. This review discusses the basic principles of patient-specific 3D print model development, print material selection, and model fabrication and highlights how cardiovascular 3D printing can be used in preprocedural planning, device sizing, enhanced communication, and procedure simulation.
© 2020 Marija Vukicevic, Stefano Filippini, Stephen H. Little, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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