3D printing in cardiology: A review of applications and roles for advanced cardiac imaging - 08/12/21

Doi : 10.1016/j.stlm.2021.100034

Ellen M. Lindquist ^a, Jordan M. Gosnell ^b, Sana K. Khan ^b, John L. Byl ^b, Weihua Zhou ^d, Jingfeng Jiang ^a, Joseph J. Vettukattil ^b,^c,^⁎
^a Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA
^b Congenital Heart Center, Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
^c Pediatrics and Human Development, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
^d Applied Computing, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA

^⁎Corresponding author at: Congenital Heart Center, Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, 100 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA.Congenital Heart CenterSpectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital100 Michigan NEGrand RapidsMI49503USA

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Abstract

With the rate of cardiovascular diseases in the U.S increasing throughout the years, there is a need for developing more advanced treatment plans that can be tailored to specific patients and scenarios. The development of 3D printing is rapidly gaining acceptance into clinical cardiology.

In this review, key technologies used in 3D printing are briefly summarized, particularly, the use of artificial intelligence (AI), open-source tools like MeshLab and MeshMixer, and 3D printing techniques such as fused deposition molding (FDM) and polyjet are reviewed. The combination of 3D printing, multiple image integration, and augmented reality may greatly enhance data visualization during diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical procedures for cardiology.

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Keywords : Cardiovascular disease, AI, 3D printing, Augmented reality, Diagnosis