Heartpedia 1.4.1

Congenital heart defects can be challenging to visualize and explain. Heartpedia, developed by Cincinnati Children's Hospital, offers interactive 3D models of pediatric heart anomalies and defects. These anatomically accurate models can serve as valuable visual aids for healthcare providers to educate patients and families on specific heart conditions and treatments. Heartpedia is also a useful resource for patients and families who wish to learn more independently or share information about a defect with concerned individuals.

Features

• Explore representations of normal, defective, and repaired hearts for various anomalies and defects, including:
• 1. Tetralogy of Fallot
  2. Coarctation of the Aorta
  3. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  4. Transposition of the Great Arteries
  5. Ventricular Septal Defect
  6. Patent Ductus Arteriosus
  7. Atrioventricular Septal Defect
  8. Atrial Septal Defect
  9. Ebstein’s Anomaly
• Interact with each defect using the following features:
• • Switch between normal, defective, and repaired views
  • Examine external and internal heart planes/slices
  • Pan, rotate, and zoom functionalities
  • Watch video animations with audio descriptions of each defect and repair process
  • Access labels identifying key heart structures
  • Read detailed descriptions of the defects

About Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center:

Ranked among the top three pediatric hospitals in the United States, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is committed to advancing child health on local, national, and international levels. The institution is dedicated to enhancing outcomes, improving the patient and family experience, and delivering exceptional value to all visitors.

Heartpedia was developed by Cincinnati Children's Heart Institute in collaboration with the Cincinnati Children's Critical Care Media Lab. The Heart Institute is a global pioneer in clinical cardiology care and research, revolutionizing pediatric cardiac care through an innovative integration of research and clinical practice. The family resources and services provided are tailored to alleviate the challenges of hospital stays, clearly communicate medical procedures, and provide solace and optimism following a life-changing diagnosis.