Patient-Specific Modeling for Structural Heart Intervention: Role of 3D Printing Today and Tomorrow
Article Citation:
Vukicevic M, Filippini S, Little SH. Patient-Specific Modeling for Structural Heart Intervention: Role of 3D Printing Today and Tomorrow. Methodist DeBakey Cardiovasc J. 2020 June;16(2):130-7.
doi: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.
Keywordsstructural heart interventions , 3D printing , patient-specific models , heart valves , congenital heart defects
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