Developing a new echocardiography system for better heart imaging
High-speed 4D echocardiography system with adjustable multi-planar acquisition
This study is working on a new heart imaging system that helps doctors see and understand the heart better, especially the right ventricle, so they can check how well it's working and possibly make heart tests easier and more affordable for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11174971 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating an advanced 4D echocardiography system that enhances the ability to visualize and analyze complex heart structures and dynamics. By improving spatial and temporal resolution, the new system aims to provide more accurate assessments of heart function, particularly in the right ventricle. The approach involves innovative hardware and software solutions to allow for customizable imaging planes, which are essential for evaluating heart valves and blood flow. This technology could potentially replace more expensive imaging methods like cardiac MRI, making heart assessments more accessible.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients with known or suspected heart conditions, particularly those involving the right ventricle or heart valves.
Not a fit: Patients with stable heart conditions that do not require advanced imaging or those who are not candidates for echocardiography may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more precise and cost-effective heart evaluations, improving diagnosis and treatment for patients with cardiac conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in enhancing echocardiography techniques, but this specific approach to 4D imaging with adjustable planes is novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yen, Jesse T-P — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Yen, Jesse T-P
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 below.