Advances in 3-D imaging and printing

The emerging field of 3-D printing and 3-D digital displays has the potential to change the way surgeons and cardiologists make decisions. Laura Olivieri, M.D., a cardiologist at Children’s National Health System, shared insights on this topic during the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions, held November 12-16 in New Orleans. The AHA Scientific Sessions featured the latest developments in science and cardiovascular clinical practice, including all aspects of basic, clinical, population, and translational science. In her presentation “Cardiovascular Imaging for 3-D,” Dr. Olivieri explained how cardiovascular imaging physicians can “image gently” to create 3-D models while reducing patients’ exposure to radiation and sedation. She also shared best practices for producing 3-D models from magnetic resonance imaging and echocardiograms, which are often underutilized for this purpose.

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