Journal
MICROMACHINES
Volume 13, Issue 10, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/mi13101575
Keywords
3D printing; visualization; heart; vascular disease; model; medicine; anatomy; pathology
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3D printing technology has shown great potential in medical applications, particularly in the diagnosis and surgical planning of cardiovascular diseases.
3D printing has shown great promise in medical applications with increased reports in the literature. Patient-specific 3D printed heart and vascular models replicate normal anatomy and pathology with high accuracy and demonstrate superior advantages over the standard image visualizations for improving understanding of complex cardiovascular structures, providing guidance for surgical planning and simulation of interventional procedures, as well as enhancing doctor-to-patient communication. 3D printed models can also be used to optimize CT scanning protocols for radiation dose reduction. This review article provides an overview of the current status of using 3D printing technology in cardiovascular disease. Limitations and barriers to applying 3D printing in clinical practice are emphasized while future directions are highlighted.
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