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23 November 2015
Virtual reality technology, over recent years, has improved in leaps and bounds. Technical difficulties and a prohibitively high price tag have kept it largely under the radar in terms of usable technology, but the tide seems to be turning.
Although certain medical specialities already use Virtual reality (VR) as a training tool, the technology is largely kept out of the operating room. However, a recent groundbreaking operation might signal the start of VR's increased use within cardiac surgery.
A report published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology describes a first-in-man procedure using VR and Google Glass technology. More
Virtual reality technology, over recent years, has improved in leaps and bounds. Technical difficulties and a prohibitively high price tag have kept it largely under the radar in terms of usable technology, but the tide seems to be turning.
Although certain medical specialities already use Virtual reality (VR) as a training tool, the technology is largely kept out of the operating room. However, a recent groundbreaking operation might signal the start of VR's increased use within cardiac surgery.
A report published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology describes a first-in-man procedure using VR and Google Glass technology. More
