World's First Atlas of the Human Heart
Scientists have created the world's first atlas of the human heart, allowing viewers to explore healthy and diseased hearts in unprecedented detail. The technology could greatly advance our understanding of cardiovascular disease and improve treatment options.
Key Points
- Provides a detailed 3D view of the entire heart organ down to 20 micrometres
- Can zoom in to cellular level to reveal unknown details
- May improve treatment options for arrhythmia and other heart conditions
Pros
- Unprecedented detail in exploring healthy and diseased hearts
- Potential to advance cardiovascular medicine and treatment options
- Could lead to new treatments for conditions like arrhythmia
Cons
- Imaging technique requires slicing organs for scanning
- Radiation dose too high to image a living person's heart in this way
- Data processing challenges due to large volume of generated data