First-in-human use of virtual reality imaging in cardiac cath lab to treat blocked coronary artery
- November 24, 2015
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Virtual reality has potential to revolutionize some aspects of medicine and healthcare. Several medical specialties are already using it to train physicians and assist diagnosis and it also has potential for treatment. A group of cardiologists has now successfully used a VR device to guide the opening up (revascularization) of a chronically blocked right coronary artery.
