Key result
The use of rapid prototyping anatomical models significantly improved the cardiologist's confidence in patient selection, prosthesis fabrication, and final implantation for pulmonary valved stents.
Why the study?
Does the use of rapid prototyping models improve cardiologist confidence in planning percutaneous pulmonary valved stent implantation compared to standard imaging?
Population
Patients undergoing percutaneous replacement of the pulmonary valve
Comparison
Use of arterial models built by rapid… vs Standard medical imaging data
Design
Other
Authors
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May boost cardiologist confidence in pulmonary valved stent planning; leaves open effects on outcomes and requires prospective validation.
Does the use of rapid prototyping models improve cardiologist confidence in planning percutaneous pulmonary valved stent implantation compared to standard imaging?
Rapid prototyping models (3D printing) of patient anatomy can significantly improve cardiologist confidence in planning percutaneous pulmonary valve implantations.
Armillotta et al. (2007) studied Percutaneous replacement of the pulmonary valve. Rapid prototyping anatomical models was evaluated on Cardiologist's confidence in patient selection, prosthesis fabrication, and final implantation. The use of rapid prototyping anatomical models significantly improved the cardiologist's confidence in patient selection, prosthesis fabrication, and final implantation for pulmonary valved stents.
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