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Use of Virtual Reality and 3D Models in Contemporary Practice of Cardiology

  • New Therapies for Cardiovascular Disease (AA Bavry and MR Massoomi, Section Editors)
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Abstract

Purpose of Review

To provide an overview of the impact of virtual and augmented reality in contemporary cardiovascular medical practice.

Recent Findings

The utilization of virtual and augmented reality has emerged as an innovative technique in various cardiovascular subspecialties, including interventional adult, pediatric, and adult congenital as well as structural heart disease and heart failure. In particular, electrophysiology has proven valuable for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The incorporation of 3D reconstruction modeling has significantly enhanced our understanding of patient anatomy and morphology, thereby improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

Summary

The interactive modeling of cardiac structure and function within the virtual realm plays a pivotal role in comprehending complex congenital, structural, and coronary pathology. This, in turn, contributes to safer interventions and surgical procedures. Noteworthy applications include septal defect device closure, transcatheter valvular interventions, and left atrial occlusion device implantation. The implementation of virtual reality has been shown to yield cost savings in healthcare, reduce procedure time, minimize radiation exposure, lower intravenous contrast usage, and decrease the extent of anesthesia required. These benefits collectively result in a more efficient and effective approach to patient care.

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Contribution to this publication was supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under the University of Florida and Florida State University Clinical and Translational Science Award UL1TR001427 (MA-A).

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  1. University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA

    Iva Minga

  2. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

    Al-Ani Mohammad A. & Masoomi Michael

  3. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK

    Moharem-Elgamal Sarah

  4. Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma, OK, USA

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  5. Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

    MD Ahmed Sami Abuzaid

  6. Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

    Saima Mangi

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Iva Minga: future directions, figures, references, and final proofreading Mohammad Al_ani: augmenting VR with AI and final proofreading Sarah moharem -Elgamal: Imaging role in congenital cardiology Aswathy Vaikom House: Role of VR Heart Failure Ahmed Sami abuzaid: role of VR in structural imaging Michael “paper conceptualization “ Saima Mangi: Abstract, Introduction, Table and Final Proof Reading.

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Minga, I., Al-Ani, M.A., Moharem-Elgamal, S. et al. Use of Virtual Reality and 3D Models in Contemporary Practice of Cardiology. Curr Cardiol Rep (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-024-02061-2

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