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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Three-Dimensional Virtual Navigation of Fetal Heart Chambers and Great Vessels

Maria de Fátima Pereira Leite1, Nathalie Jeanne Bravo-Valenzuela2, Edward Araujo Júnior3,4

  • 1Fetal Cardiology Sector, Fernandes Figueira Institute (IFF / FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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|December 22, 2025
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This study shows virtual reality can create realistic fetal heart models for studying hypoplastic left heart syndrome. This technology aids in exploring cardiac structures like ventricles and valves.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Virtual Reality

Background:

  • Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a complex congenital heart defect.
  • Accurate visualization of fetal cardiac anatomy is crucial for diagnosis and surgical planning.

Keywords:
Hypoplastic left heart syndromePrenatal diagnosisThree‐dimensional ultrasoundVirtual navigation

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