A device to measure heart volumes after cardiac surgery
Official title: Post Cardiac Surgery Hemodynamics Diagnostic Device
Funded at Bridgesource Medical Corporation · NIH-10707900 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new device that helps doctors measure heart volumes in older patients recovering from heart surgery, so they can better manage their care and improve recovery outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Bridgesource Medical Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $958,929 |
| NIH project number | 5R44EB030973-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10707900 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are elderly patients, particularly those aged 80 and over, who are undergoing cardiac surgeries such as coronary artery bypass grafting or valve replacements.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing cardiac surgery or those younger than 80 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a diagnostic device that measures heart volumes in patients recovering from cardiac surgery, particularly those aged 80 and over. The device aims to provide critical information about blood volume and heart function, which is essential for managing complications like hypotension during recovery. By improving the accuracy of heart volume measurements, the research seeks to enhance treatment decisions and patient outcomes in older adults who are at higher risk during post-operative care. The approach involves innovative technology to monitor hemodynamics without the need for invasive procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of post-operative complications in elderly patients, potentially improving recovery times and overall survival rates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improved monitoring techniques can enhance patient outcomes in cardiac surgery, suggesting that this approach may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Bridgesource Medical Corporation
Austin, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kottam, Anil — Bridgesource Medical Corporation
- Study coordinator: Kottam, Anil
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.