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#### **Abstract**

This chapter presents the experience of the cardiac engineering team within the Centre for Cardiovascular Imaging at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (London, UK) in using three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. 3D models can serve different functions towards implementing a patient-specific approach for studying and potential‐ ly treating congenital heart disease (CHD). In order to showcase different potential applications, this chapter discusses not only clinical case studies and engineering experiments but also the potential for translation through patients and public involve‐ ment and engagement (PPI/E).

**Keywords:** 3D printing, additive manufacturing, congenital heart disease, interven‐ tion, patient-doctor communication
