Three-dimensional printing of mitral valve models using echocardiographic data improves the knowledge of cardiology fellow physicians in training
BackgroundHigh fidelity three-dimensional Mitral valve models (3D MVM) printed from echocardiography are currently being used in preparation for surgical repair.AimWe hypothesize that printed 3DMVM could have relevance to cardiologists in training by improving their understanding of normal anatomy a...
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| author | Ziad Bulbul Issam El Rassi Ramsey Hamade Hani Tamim Fadi Bitar |
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| description | BackgroundHigh fidelity three-dimensional Mitral valve models (3D MVM) printed from echocardiography are currently being used in preparation for surgical repair.AimWe hypothesize that printed 3DMVM could have relevance to cardiologists in training by improving their understanding of normal anatomy and pathology.MethodsSixteen fellow physicians in pediatric and adult cardiology training were recruited. 3D echocardiography (3DE) video clips of six mitral valves (one normal and five pathological) were displayed and the fellows were asked to name the prolapsing segments in each. Following that, three still images of 3D MVMs in different projections: enface, profile and tilted corresponding to the same MVs seen in the clip were presented on a screen. Participating physicians were presented with a comprehensive questionnaire aimed at assessing whether the 3D MVM has improved their understanding of valvular anatomy. Finally, a printed 3D MVM of each of the valves was handed out, and the same questionnaire was re-administered to identify any further improvement in the participants' perception of the anatomy.ResultsThe correct diagnosis using the echocardiography video clip of the Mitral valve was attained by 45% of the study participants. Both pediatric and adult trainees, regardless of the year of training demonstrated improved understanding of the anatomy of MV after observing the corresponding model image. Significant improvement in their understanding was noted after participants had seen and physically examined the printed model.ConclusionPrinted 3D MVM has a beneficial impact on the cardiology trainees' understanding of MV anatomy and pathology compared to 3DE images. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-842e7435da724b5d901d5880873b09c42023-12-06T08:37:05ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine2297-055X2023-12-011010.3389/fcvm.2023.13079941307994Three-dimensional printing of mitral valve models using echocardiographic data improves the knowledge of cardiology fellow physicians in trainingZiad Bulbul0Issam El Rassi1Ramsey Hamade2Hani Tamim3Fadi Bitar4Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonPediatric Cardiac Surgery, Al Jalila Hospital, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonDepartment of Biostatistics, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonDepartment of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonBackgroundHigh fidelity three-dimensional Mitral valve models (3D MVM) printed from echocardiography are currently being used in preparation for surgical repair.AimWe hypothesize that printed 3DMVM could have relevance to cardiologists in training by improving their understanding of normal anatomy and pathology.MethodsSixteen fellow physicians in pediatric and adult cardiology training were recruited. 3D echocardiography (3DE) video clips of six mitral valves (one normal and five pathological) were displayed and the fellows were asked to name the prolapsing segments in each. Following that, three still images of 3D MVMs in different projections: enface, profile and tilted corresponding to the same MVs seen in the clip were presented on a screen. Participating physicians were presented with a comprehensive questionnaire aimed at assessing whether the 3D MVM has improved their understanding of valvular anatomy. Finally, a printed 3D MVM of each of the valves was handed out, and the same questionnaire was re-administered to identify any further improvement in the participants' perception of the anatomy.ResultsThe correct diagnosis using the echocardiography video clip of the Mitral valve was attained by 45% of the study participants. Both pediatric and adult trainees, regardless of the year of training demonstrated improved understanding of the anatomy of MV after observing the corresponding model image. Significant improvement in their understanding was noted after participants had seen and physically examined the printed model.ConclusionPrinted 3D MVM has a beneficial impact on the cardiology trainees' understanding of MV anatomy and pathology compared to 3DE images.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1307994/fullechocardiographythree-dimensionalmitral valveprintingeducationalcardiology trainees |
| spellingShingle | Ziad Bulbul Issam El Rassi Ramsey Hamade Hani Tamim Fadi Bitar Three-dimensional printing of mitral valve models using echocardiographic data improves the knowledge of cardiology fellow physicians in training Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine echocardiography three-dimensional mitral valve printing educational cardiology trainees |
| title | Three-dimensional printing of mitral valve models using echocardiographic data improves the knowledge of cardiology fellow physicians in training |
| title_full | Three-dimensional printing of mitral valve models using echocardiographic data improves the knowledge of cardiology fellow physicians in training |
| title_fullStr | Three-dimensional printing of mitral valve models using echocardiographic data improves the knowledge of cardiology fellow physicians in training |
| title_full_unstemmed | Three-dimensional printing of mitral valve models using echocardiographic data improves the knowledge of cardiology fellow physicians in training |
| title_short | Three-dimensional printing of mitral valve models using echocardiographic data improves the knowledge of cardiology fellow physicians in training |
| title_sort | three dimensional printing of mitral valve models using echocardiographic data improves the knowledge of cardiology fellow physicians in training |
| topic | echocardiography three-dimensional mitral valve printing educational cardiology trainees |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1307994/full |
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