Fast-track virtual reality software to facilitate 3-dimensional reconstruction in congenital heart disease

Bertelli, Francesco; Raimondi, Francesca; Godard, Charlotte; Bergonzoni, Emma; Cattapan, Claudia; Gastino, Elisa; Galliotto, Francesco; Boddaert, Nathalie; Beheiry, Mohamed El; Masson, Jean-Baptiste; Guariento, Alvise; Vida, Vladimiro L.

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“…Reconstructions confirm that correct spatial and temporal features are reliably visualized, suggesting that CMR acquisition and framework reconstruction has the potential for volumetric fetal heart assessment [39,40]. Finally, 3D reconstructions might be used by software for post-processing, like virtual anatomy, augmented reality, and 3D printing (Figure 2) [41]. These anatomical details are very important for planning surgery, identifying variants at higher risk of associated genetic/chromosomic disorders, and obtaining more effective parental counseling [42].…”

Section: Application Of Fetal Cmr Imaging In Understanding Chdmentioning

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Utility of Fetal Cardiac Resonance Imaging in Prenatal Clinical Practice: Current State of the Art

Pozza,

Reffo,

Castaldi

et al. 2023

Diagnostics

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The field of prenatal cardiac imaging has revolutionized the way we understand and manage congenital heart diseases (CHD) in the developing fetus. In the prenatal period, cardiac imaging plays a pivotal role in the diagnostic pathway, from screening to classification and follow-up of CHD. The ability to visualize the fetal heart in utero allows healthcare professionals to detect abnormalities early, thus enabling timely interventions and informed decision-making processes for both the mother and the medical team. Early CHD detection improves preparation for delivery, postnatal care, and postnatal outcomes. Advancements in medical technology and imaging techniques have provided clinicians with insights into the fascinating workings of the fetal heart. Several imaging modalities have proven to be helpful in this field, with echocardiography undoubtedly representing the primary modality for evaluating the fetus. By providing detailed anatomical and functional information, fetal cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging contributes to better prenatal counseling and enhances the coordination of care between obstetricians, maternal–fetal medicine specialists, and pediatric cardiologists. Shortcomings of fetal CMR are due to technical concerns related to the intrauterine position of the fetus and subsequent challenges to following a standard scan protocol. The aim of this paper was to revise the current state-of-the-art in the field of fetal CMR and its clinical applications and to delve into methods, challenges, and future directions of fetal CMR in prenatal imaging.

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Section: Application Of Fetal Cmr Imaging In Understanding Chdmentioning

confidence: 85%

Utility of Fetal Cardiac Resonance Imaging in Prenatal Clinical Practice: Current State of the Art

Pozza,

Reffo,

Castaldi

et al. 2023

Diagnostics

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Unveiling the gothic aortic arch and cardiac mechanics: insights from young patients after arterial switch operation for d-transposition of the great arteries

Pergola,

Avesani,

Reffo

et al. 2023

Monaldi Arch Chest Dis

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The arterial switch operation (ASO) has become the standard surgical treatment for patients with d-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA). While ASO has significantly improved survival rates, a subset of patients develops a unique anatomical anomaly known as the gothic aortic arch (GAA). Understanding cardiac mechanics in this population is crucial as altered mechanics can have profound consequences on cardiac function and exercise capacity. The GAA has been associated with changes in ventricular function, hemodynamic, and exercise capacity. Studies have shown a correlation between the GAA and decreased ascending aorta distensibility, loss of systolic wave amplitude across the aortic arch, and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Various imaging techniques, including echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), and cardiac computed tomography (CCT), play a crucial role in assessing cardiac mechanics and evaluating the GAA anomaly. Despite significant advancements, gaps in knowledge regarding the prognostic implications and underlying mechanisms of the GAA anomaly remain. This review aims to explore the implications of the GAA anomaly on cardiac mechanics and its impact on clinical outcomes in young patients after ASO. Advancements in imaging techniques, such as computational modeling, offer promising avenues to enhance our understanding of cardiac mechanics and improve clinical management.

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Fast-track virtual reality software to facilitate 3-dimensional reconstruction in congenital heart disease

Cited by 2 publications

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Utility of Fetal Cardiac Resonance Imaging in Prenatal Clinical Practice: Current State of the Art

Utility of Fetal Cardiac Resonance Imaging in Prenatal Clinical Practice: Current State of the Art

Unveiling the gothic aortic arch and cardiac mechanics: insights from young patients after arterial switch operation for d-transposition of the great arteries

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