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Fig. 1. AR in medicine.
We focus our research on investigation of differences arising from the inter-
action in VR and desktops.
3 The Virtual Radiology Explorer in VR and Desktop
The Virtual Radiology Explorer (VRE) is a biomedical simulation system for
vascular reconstruction, which has been deployed both for VR and desktop pro-
jection modalities. Unhealthy life style and dangerous habits may affect our
arteries and veins. The purpose of a vascular reconstruction is to redirect and
increase blood flow in the case of stenosis 2 or repair an artery if it is affected by
Fig. 2. An example of a medical virtual environment on a desktop: the Philips Medical
Systems' “Easy Vision”.
2 Stenosis is a narrowing or blockage of the artery [21].