Abstract 3D printing as a means of fabrication has seen increasing applications in medicine
in the last decade, becoming invaluable for cardiovascular applications. This rapidly …

Embedded 3D printing processes involve extruding ink within a support matrix that supports
the ink throughout printing and curing. In one class of embedded 3D printing, which we refer …

Silicone-based materials are commonly used in medical applications such as pre-surgery
models or implants, leading to interesting biomimetic mechanical properties. Emergence of …

Purpose Given the multitude of challenges surgeons face during mitral valve repair surgery,
they should have a high confidence in handling of instruments and in the application of …

Reconstructive mitral valve surgeries are demanding cardiac surgeries that are conducted in
the mid-age of a surgical career at the earliest. Receiving years of training in patients is …

Mitral valve regurgitation is one of the most common heart valve disorders and mitral valve
repair is the favored therapy. For preoperative planning of the procedure, heart surgeons …

Abstract Purpose of Review While most of the work pertaining to 3D printing in cardiology
has been based on 3D CT and MRI datasets, due to the recent advents in 3D printing and …

Synthetic, self-oscillating vocal fold (VF) models are physical models whose life-like
vibration is induced and perpetuated by fluid flow. Self-oscillating VF models, which are …

Minimally invasive cardiac procedures requiring a transseptal puncture are becoming
increasingly common. For cases of complex or diseased anatomy, clinicians may benefit …

ABSTRACT Three-dimensional (3D) printing has been widely used and grown rapidly
through the last decades, it addresses the challenges of traditional moulding and subtractive …