Understanding advanced heart failure and its impact on patients
Advanced Heart Failure: Epidemiology and Outcomes
This study is looking into advanced heart failure to better understand how it affects patients and to find ways to improve their care and quality of life, using smart technology to analyze health records.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10680429 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates advanced heart failure, a condition marked by severe symptoms and frequent hospital visits that significantly affect patients' quality of life. The study aims to clarify the definition of advanced heart failure and assess its prevalence and outcomes in a specific population using advanced data analysis techniques. By employing machine learning algorithms on electronic health records, the research seeks to identify patients with advanced heart failure more accurately and understand their experiences and needs. This comprehensive approach will help develop better interventions to enhance patient care and quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with heart failure, particularly those experiencing severe symptoms or frequent hospitalizations.
Not a fit: Patients with mild heart failure or those who do not meet the criteria for advanced heart failure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with advanced heart failure, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using machine learning techniques to analyze health data, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights in the context of advanced heart failure.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dunlay, Shannon Marie — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Dunlay, Shannon Marie
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.