3D-Printed heart models could make stroke prevention safer

NCT ID NCT07483008

First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested whether using a 3D-printed model of a patient's heart helps doctors perform a procedure to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation. About 184 adults with non-valvular atrial fibrillation who were at high risk for stroke and couldn't take blood thinners took part. Doctors used either standard imaging or a custom 3D-printed model to plan the procedure, aiming to see if the model led to better sealing of the heart's left atrial appendage.

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Locations

  • Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, New Territories, Sha Tin, Hong Kong

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