In modern medicine, novel technologies play a key role in improving the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patient health. One of the most promising innovations is Digital Twin technology, which enables the creation of virtual models of real-world objects, including human organs. This technology opens new possibilities for personalised medicine, disease prediction, and the optimisation of medical processes. Digital Twins are already actively used in various industries, such as manufacturing, aviation, and urban planning, but their potential in medicine is only beginning to unfold. They allow for creating detailed models of an individual patient’s body, contributing to more accurate diagnostics, simulation of treatment responses, and enhanced efficiency of medical interventions.
This article explores the key aspects of Digital Twin medical applications, their advantages, challenges, and development prospects. Special attention is given to the technical foundations of this technology, its use in personalised medicine, health monitoring, disease prediction, and the optimisation of healthcare facilities.
For the practical part, the study shows how to create a Digital Twin of a heart based on real patient data. Additionally, the study investigates a model of the heart’s Digital Twin, demonstrates its use, and illustrates how to replicate heart functionality using the Digital Twin. The study describes how a part of a Digital Twin was created using the suggested architecture and outlines how to use and extend this functionality. More than that, the study shows how to integrate artificial intelligence into the Digital Twin architecture and how artificial intelligence algorithms help create Digital Twins. The research shows how to build the Digital Twin using machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies, and how to choose the mathematical model for the Digital Twin. To conclude, the study defines further work, problems, and difficulties in creating the Digital Twin of the heart. The study shows the perspectives on using Digital Twins, their practicality, and real-life cases where Digital Twins can save lives. Also, the study defines the next steps for the Digital Twin creation, testing, implementation, and usage in the real-life healthcare industry.
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