NCH is redefining what’s possible in heart care.
At NCH Rooney Heart Institute, innovation met urgency when a Naples woman arrived with a massive heart attack and two life-threatening holes in her heart—conditions that carry a mortality risk of more than 90%.
Using newly implemented in-house 3D printing technology, NCH physicians created an exact, millimeter-accurate replica of the patient’s heart. This breakthrough allowed the care team to map, test, and rehearse a complex repair before ever entering the operating room.
Led by interventional cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging specialists, the team successfully performed a first-of-its-kind procedure in Florida, sending the patient home with her life saved—and a 3D-printed model of her own heart as a reminder of what precision medicine can achieve.
This milestone underscores NCH’s commitment to:
- Cutting-edge technology
- Personalized, patient-first care
- Leading the future of complex heart surgery
At NCH, innovation isn’t about the tools—it’s about saving lives. ❤️
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