Improving heart rhythm treatment using advanced imaging techniques
Peri-procedural transmural electrophysiological imaging of scar-related ventricular tachycardia
This study is looking to improve how we treat ventricular tachycardia, a serious heart issue, by creating a new imaging method that combines heart electrical activity with MRI scans, helping doctors find and treat the problem areas more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rochester Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10558577 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the treatment of ventricular tachycardia (VT), a serious heart condition caused by abnormal electrical circuits in scarred heart tissue. The project aims to develop a new imaging technique that combines electrical activity data with MRI scans to better identify and target these problematic areas before and after treatment. By utilizing electrocardiographic imaging, the researchers hope to provide more accurate information about the heart's electrical activity, which could lead to more effective ablation procedures. This approach seeks to overcome the limitations of current mapping techniques that often miss critical data during treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia related to myocardial scarring.
Not a fit: Patients without a history of ventricular tachycardia or those whose arrhythmias are not related to myocardial scars may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for patients with ventricular tachycardia, potentially reducing the risk of life-threatening heart events.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques for cardiac arrhythmias, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in treatment.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Rochester Institute of Technology — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Linwei — Rochester Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Wang, Linwei
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.