Designing a computer‐based simulator for interventional cardiology training
Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions, 2000•Wiley Online Library
Interventional cardiology training traditionally involves one‐on‐one experience following a
master‐apprentice model, much as other procedural disciplines. Development of a realistic
computer‐based training system that includes hand‐eye coordination, catheter and guide
wire choices, three‐dimensional anatomic representations, and an integrated learning
system is desirable, in order to permit learning to occur safely, without putting patients at risk.
Here we present the first report of a PC‐based simulator that incorporates synthetic …
master‐apprentice model, much as other procedural disciplines. Development of a realistic
computer‐based training system that includes hand‐eye coordination, catheter and guide
wire choices, three‐dimensional anatomic representations, and an integrated learning
system is desirable, in order to permit learning to occur safely, without putting patients at risk.
Here we present the first report of a PC‐based simulator that incorporates synthetic …
Abstract
Interventional cardiology training traditionally involves one‐on‐one experience following a master‐apprentice model, much as other procedural disciplines. Development of a realistic computer‐based training system that includes hand‐eye coordination, catheter and guide wire choices, three‐dimensional anatomic representations, and an integrated learning system is desirable, in order to permit learning to occur safely, without putting patients at risk. Here we present the first report of a PC‐based simulator that incorporates synthetic fluoroscopy, real‐time three‐dimensional interactive anatomic display, and selective right‐ and left‐sided coronary catheterization and angiography using actual catheters. Significant learning components also are integrated into the simulator. Cathet. Cardiovasc. Intervent. 51:522–527, 2000. © 2000 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.