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3D Printing in Cardiovascular Disease: Current Applications and Future Perspectives
Emanuele Verghi1, Vincenzo Catanese2, Antonio Nenna1
1Cardiac Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy.
Surgical Technology International
|May 10, 2021
Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) printing offers patient-specific implants for cardiovascular diseases, improving treatment outcomes. This technology enhances graft matching, leading to better hemodynamics and long-term patency in procedures like aortic aneurysm repair.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Three-dimensional (3D) printing is revolutionizing medical device fabrication.
- Patient-specific implants are crucial for complex cardiovascular interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the clinical significance of 3D printing in cardiovascular disease.
- To explore current applications, translational outlooks, and future perspectives of 3D printing in this field.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on 3D printing applications in cardiovascular disease.
- Analysis of the impact of 3D printing on diagnosis and treatment paradigms.
- Exploration of future trends including tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Main Results:
- 3D printing enables patient-specific implants for procedures like aortic dissections and aneurysms.
- This technology facilitates a precise match between patient anatomy and prosthetic grafts.
- Improved hemodynamics and long-term graft patency are potential benefits due to reduced turbulent flow.
Conclusions:
- 3D printing is transforming cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment.
- Future integration with tissue engineering promises enhanced regenerative therapies.
- The technology holds significant potential for improving patient outcomes in cardiovascular interventions.
