3D Printing in Cardiovascular Medicine
摘要
Cardiovascular medicine has greatly benefited from the application of 3D printing technology by offering patients unique personalized treatment plans. In this chapter, the techniques of 3D printing in cardiovascular medicine have been described through the topic “3D Printing in Cardiovascular Intervention.” Cardiovascular models help the physician in a better understanding of the disease pathology and can be used for pre-intervention planning in cases requiring any intervention. They improve knowledge of congenital heart disease, aneurysms, and valvular lesions, allowing practitioners to practice for operations and adjust operations according to the characteristics of the patient. This chapter also focuses on biomedical engineering achievements such as new cardiovascular implants created with the use of 3D printers, like stents, heart valves, and tissue scaffolds. By using bioprinting, it is now possible to guarantee the production of functional tissues, including heart muscles and blood vessels, using the patient’s cells, avoiding the risk of possible rejection by the body and leading to worse long-term results. Besides, 3D printing has been useful in medical education and patient consultation since clients and students can relate to a real physical model as compared to a two-dimensional model. However, in its application for cardiovascular medicine, there are still some factors that have not made the solution more popular, such as governmental restrictions, the choice of material, and cost-effective solutions. These barriers are subject to ongoing technological inventions and interdisciplinary works. Therefore, this chapter highlights the advantage of employing 3D printing in reshaping cardiovascular disease to optimize the pronounced development of tailored care within the progressive context of global healthcare delivery.