Model Render
Atrial Flutter Model
Client
Dr. Stacy Fisher, Juan Garcia
Year
2024
Media
ZBrush, RedShift
Description
Atrial flutter is an arrhythmia caused bby an extra electrical pathway between the anterior and posterior internodal tracts. Dr. Stacy Fisher at JHU treats patients with an atrial flutter by ablating the extra electrical pathway. This model is printed for her office so she can explain the anatomy to her patients and show them where the ablation will occur.
Anatomical landmarks of the cut right atrium and SA -> AV conduction.
First draft of the model in ZBrush.
Research
I made a rough model in ZBrush and checked in with the surgeon. Together, we determined the most useful cut and the anatomy she wanted to show to her patients.
Full ZBrush model with color.
Base for the model to rest in.
Model with the supports and base.
Finishing the model
Once the model was finished and painted, we moved onto preparing it for print. We cut the greater vessels to make an even base, added supports, and a custom base for the heart to rest on, as well as cutting the model in half so Dr. Fisher could open the heart to show the patients.
Turn table of the model (RedShift)