Three-Dimensionally Printed Elastic Cardiovascular Phantoms for Carotid Angioplasty Training and Personalized Healthcare.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objective: Atherosclerosis is becoming increasingly common in modern society. Owing to the increasing number of complex angioplasty procedures, there is an increasing need for training in cases where the risk of periprocedural complications is high. Methods: A procedure was developed to obtain three-dimensional (3D) models and printing of blood vessels. The mechanical and optical properties of the printed materials were also examined. Angioplasty and stent implantation were tested, and the phantom was compared with the clinical data of patients who underwent interventional treatment. Both laser techniques and cone-beam computed tomography of the phantoms were used for comparison. Results: The printed material exhibited mechanical parameters similar to those

SUBMITTER: Jedrzejczak K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11396471 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature