In Silico Heart Versatile Graphical Interface with Systole and Diastole Phases Customizable for Diversified Arrhythmias Simulations

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Godoy, C. M. G. ; Selusniacki, M. C. ; dos Santos, V. S. ; Godoy, C. C. ; dos Santos, G. M. ; Coelho, R. C. ; Magnenat-Thalmann, N ; Interrante, V ; Thalmann, D ; Papagiannakis, G ; Sheng, B ; Kim, J ; Gavrilova, M

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: ADVANCES IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS, CGI 2021; v. 13002, p. 12-pg., 2021-01-01.

Abstract

Heart computational models in graphical interfaces provide realistic cardiac beating simulation and suitable user interactivity. This work presents an interface for heart simulation specially devised to control the cardiac systole and diastole phases for arrhythmia simulations while simultaneously interacting with the heart model. The simulation consists of rigging the mesh of a 3D heart model to generate keyframes for morphing. The interface provides cardiac beating motion simulation at a regular rate and arrhythmias adjustable by the user. It also provides, in real-time, information and control of the cardiac phase durations. Furthermore, the user can manipulate and interact with the heart model using a naked-eye hologram interface. The interface is applicable in cardiology education and training and can upgrade for exploring new medical applications in In-Silico cardiology. The present work's main contribution and technical novelty concern devising a heart beating simulator customizable to the patient cardiac rhythm. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 17/22949-3 - Three-dimensional simulation of the heart based on the analyses of ECG and cardiac images: arrhythmias and myocardial infarction
• Grantee: Regina Célia Coelho
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants