Life Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Hi, Is it possible to have 3D printable whole heart model with functional mitral valve. I would like to print it using silicon/ PVA to have the elasticity as close as the real heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valchanov Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 The heart is possible, but the valves will be a hard call, which depends on the skill of the radiologist and the 3D modeller. You can segment the cuspids on hand and hope for the best. Smaller slices, better result. The print will be also a hard call, unless you have a Polyjet on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Mike Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I agree. Even with polyjet, there is the issue of wall thickness. The leaflets are very thin and thus hard to print with any printing technology. With great difficulty I designed an 3D printed a customized sheep heart for flow testing of TAVR devices using elastic material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axa22 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Is the elastic sheep heart model available for access or purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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