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3D Printing for Cardiology
3D Printing for Cardiology
3D LifePrints UK Ltd specializes in creating 3D printed anatomical models for cardiology applications, enhancing surgical training, planning, and medical research. These models are derived from various imaging sources such as CT scans, MRIs, and micro CT scanners.
The heart models are printed in silicone to mimic the texture of cardiac tissue, often nested within 3D printed ribs for realism. Models are customized from patient-specific scans or generic data, allowing for a range of surgical skills to be practiced.
- Simulation and Training: Models are used for practicing procedures like atrial septal defect closure, providing hands-on experience without the need for cadaveric or animal models.
- Surgical Planning: Blood volume models help visualize cardiac malformations, aiding in less invasive procedure decisions. Models also assist in device sizing and placement for procedures like alcohol septal ablation.
- Pre-Surgical Planning and Training: Integration with virtual reality allows surgeons to navigate and manipulate 3D printed models, enhancing understanding of organ structures.
- Medical Research: High-resolution models from micro CT scans improve understanding of heart micro-anatomy, with plans to expand to human heart models.
- Enhanced realism and tactile feedback in surgical simulations.
- Improved decision-making in surgical planning, potentially reducing surgery complexity and duration.
- Innovative use of VR combined with 3D models for immersive training experiences.
- Advancements in medical research through detailed anatomical models.
For further information, contact Paul Fotheringham (CTO) at [email protected] or Henry Pinchbeck (CEO) at [email protected]. Visit www.3dlifeprints.com for more details.
Catalog excerpts
3D Printing for Cardiology 3D LifePrints UK Ltd
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CLINICAL USE: SIMULATION / TRAININGSILICONE MODELS, REPAIR OF CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS LOCATION: ARAB HEALTH 2017 MODEL SOURCE: CT SCAN OR GENERIC DATA DESCRIPTION: The heart model for this simulation was 3D printed in silicone and intentionally softened to replicate the consistency of an infant's cardiac tissue. The model was nested in a set of 3D printed ribs to further increase the realism to the surgeon. The simulation included the closure of an atrial septal defect (ASD) in the 3D printed heart. OUTCOME / BENEFITS: The surgeon encouraged participation from the attendees, and...
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CLINICAL USE: SURGICAL PLANNING MULTIPLE VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT : BLOOD VOLUME MODEL ALDER HEY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, CARDIAC DEPARTMENT MODEL SOURCE: CONTRASTED TRI-PLANAR CT SCAN, ANGIOGRAM DESCRIPTION: was printed based upon the volume of the blood within T his model the heart’s chambers rather than the heart itself a “Blood Volume Model”. This new application of 3D printing has become an extremely useful technique to indirectly image malformations of the heart by printing the blood volume within the cavities. Mr Guerrero said “ this is a very impressive and imaginative way to use 3D printing...
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CLINICAL USE: PRE SURGICAL PLANNING3D PRINT MODEL TYPE: HEART CARDIOMYOPATHY AND DEVICE SIZING LOCATION: LIVERPOOL CHEST & HEART HOSPITAL, LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND MODEL SOURCE: CONTRASTED TRI-PLANAR CT SCAN, ANGIOGRAM DESCRIPTION: A 3D printed model was created to provide surgeon Robert Cooper and his team with information on the heart wall thickness in both the relaxed and the contracted stages of the heartbeat for preparation for an alcohol septal ablation. OUTCOME / BENEFITS: A study consisting of nine further models has been commissioned based on the success of this model. Patients are...
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CLINICAL USE: PRE SURGICAL PLANNING / TRAINING 3D PRINT MODEL TYPE: 3D VIRTUAL REALITY VIRTUAL ENGINEERING CENTRE, LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY, ENGLAND MODEL SOURCE: DESCRIPTION: allows a surgeon to manipulate a handheld and patient This product specific 3D print of an organ, such as a heart, to virtually navigate its internal structure and external surroundings using a virtual reality headset. 3D LifePrints and the Virtual Engineering Centre has applied for a Patent for the product as the combination of a patient specific 3D printed model with a VR system is believed to be novel. OUTCOME / BENEFITS:...
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CLINICAL USE: MEDICAL RESEARCH 3D PRINT MODEL TYPE: RABBIT HEART ATRIAL WALL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY, LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND MODEL SOURCE: DESCRIPTION: a post-mortem rabbit heart was scanned by micro CT to In this study identify the electrical conduction system that controls the heart rhythm. The prints were commissioned by Professor Jonathan Jarvis and Dr Robert Stephenson with support from The Alder Hey Children’s charity, and working with their clinical colleagues Dr Caroline Jones and Dr Rafael Guerrero. The models were printed on a multi-jet printer which allowed several colours to be incorporated....
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Please contact us below for any further information Paul Fotheringham CTO [email protected] Henry Pinchbeck CEO [email protected] www.3dlifeprints.com
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