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Ross Foley1, Kevin Walsh1, Eoin O'Cearbhaill2
1Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.
World Journal for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery
|February 6, 2025
Summary
Advanced 3D printing helps visualize cardiac calcification in adults with congenital heart disease. This technology aids in planning interventions by clearly showing calcification locations and degrees.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Cardiac calcification is prevalent in adults with congenital heart disease, often at surgical sites and on prosthetic materials.
- Accurate assessment of calcification's location and extent is crucial for pre-intervention decision-making but challenging with conventional imaging.
- Three-dimensional (3D) modeling and printing offer advanced visualization capabilities for complex cardiac structures.

