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Real case virtual reality training prior to carotid artery stenting
Author(s) -
Roguin Ariel,
Beyar Rafael
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.22211
Subject(s) - medicine , carotid stenting , carotid arteries , intervention (counseling) , radiology , virtual reality , medical physics , surgery , artificial intelligence , psychiatry , carotid endarterectomy , computer science
Abstract Background: The majority of procedural training especially in interventional cardiology, still occurs on patients with direct mentoring by experienced physicians during an actual clinical procedure. In recent years there is an increase use of simulators especially for carotid artery stenting. However, most simulators use “generic” predefined cases. Methods and Result: We report here a simulation done on data of a real patient prior to intervention. The patient's specific carotid anatomy was modeled using CTA on an endovascular simulator. Pre‐procedure patient‐specific case rehearsal accurately predicted procedure experience. Conclusions: A case rehearsal prior to an intervention may be useful in the planning and execution of carotid artery stenting. The use of patient specific simulation helps with planning of procedure and device selection, and may lead to use of less contrast and radiation, and shorter procedure duration. These may benefit the patient with increased success and lower complication rates. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.