Improving heart failure diagnosis and treatment using advanced imaging techniques
Official title: SCMR Mid-Year Meeting Chicago: CMR Phenotyping the Heterogeneic Expression of Heart Failure
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10994767 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping doctors use advanced heart imaging techniques to better understand and treat heart failure, so they can provide better care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | July 5, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $25,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HL175882-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10994767 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adults diagnosed with heart failure who may benefit from advanced imaging techniques.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with heart failure who are unable to undergo imaging procedures or those with contraindications to CMR may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging to better diagnose and treat heart failure. It brings together scientists and clinicians to discuss recent advancements in CMR technology, such as new imaging techniques that can provide detailed insights into heart function and structure. Participants will engage in hands-on sessions and case presentations to learn how to implement these advanced imaging methods in clinical practice, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes in heart failure management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans for patients with heart failure.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that advancements in imaging techniques can significantly improve the diagnosis and management of heart failure, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Daniel — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Kim, Daniel
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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.