AI software for quick aortic valve measurements
Official title: Rapid, Automatic, AI Driven, Aortic Valve Measurement Software
Funded at Dasisimulations LLC · NIH-10921022 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new computer program that helps doctors quickly and accurately measure heart structures for a procedure called trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), making the process faster and easier for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dasisimulations LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dublin, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $443,544 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HL174295-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10921022 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who are candidates for trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not candidates for TAVR or those with other types of heart valve issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an innovative AI-driven software that automates the measurement process for trans-catheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR). Currently, this process is manual and time-consuming, often requiring hours of a cardiac imager's time. The new software aims to perform these complex measurements in just a few minutes using advanced algorithms and image sampling techniques. By streamlining this process, the research seeks to improve the efficiency and accuracy of TAVR procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the time and expertise required for TAVR pre-planning, leading to better patient outcomes and more efficient use of medical resources.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success with AI-driven approaches in medical imaging, indicating a promising potential for this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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Dasisimulations LLC
Dublin, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dasi, Lakshmi Prasad — Dasisimulations LLC
- Study coordinator: Dasi, Lakshmi Prasad
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.