Improving heart valve disease assessment using advanced MRI techniques
A comprehensive valvular heart disease assessment with stress cardiac MRI
This study is testing a new type of heart scan to help doctors better understand and treat mitral valve regurgitation, so if you have this condition, it could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment options for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877038 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the diagnosis and management of mitral valve regurgitation (MR) through a new stress cardiac MRI protocol. By utilizing advanced cardiovascular MRI techniques, the study aims to provide a more accurate and comprehensive evaluation of MR, which is crucial for determining the best treatment options for patients. The approach seeks to overcome the limitations of traditional echocardiographic methods, offering better predictive power for clinical outcomes. Patients will undergo stress MRI scans to assess their heart function and valve performance more effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with mitral valve regurgitation who require assessment for treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients with other types of heart valve diseases or those who do not have mitral valve regurgitation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more precise treatment plans for patients with mitral valve regurgitation, potentially improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that advanced MRI techniques can provide significant improvements in cardiac assessments, suggesting a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ahmad, Rizwan — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Ahmad, Rizwan
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.