... for the segmentation of left (in blue) and right (in red) heart models (d). Bottom panel: refined final models including (e) RH model with RA, IVC, TV orifice and FO hole, (f) LH model with LA, LAA, a portion of LV and aortic root, and PVs, (g) combination of RH and LH models Figure 10 Report of the scores...

... Printing Stereolithography Surgical planning Heart model Additive manufacturing Left atrium Atrial fibrillation is common in elderly people, and one of its most critical consequences is an increase in stroke risk due to thrombi formation in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Left atrial...

...Hannah Riedle; Ahmed Ghazy; Anna Seufert; Vera Seitz; Bernhard Dorweiler; Jörg Franke Purpose The purpose of this study is the generation of a thorough generic heart model optimized for direct 3D printing with silicone elastomers. Design/methodology/approach The base of the model design...

... planning in this study. Justin Ryan can be contacted at: jrryan@asu.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Medical education Congenital defect Heart model Surgical planning The human heart is a vital organ that pumps blood through approximately 50,000 miles of blood...