Development of an Interactive System for the Visualization of a Cardiac Model activated by the R-Wave of ECG in a 3D CAVE

Abstract

Interactive systems have been used to design chemical structures, physical devices, to train the use of surgical instruments, to monitor rehabilitation therapies or to provide educational information through animations. In the present work, an interactive application is proposed for the animated visualization of the functioning of the heart, for educational purposes. A 3D model of the human heart was adopted, and the R-wave of the electrocardiographic signal, registered online, was used to activate the pattern of movement of the model. The animation is displayed in a CAVE system for immersive virtual reality to provide interaction with the user.