Understanding heart function to prevent heart failure in older adults
Mentoring patient-oriented research in deep phenotyping of cardiac function for heart failure prevention
This study is looking at the heart problems that can cause heart failure in older adults, using advanced imaging and big research projects to learn more about heart health, and it invites patients to help improve future treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906649 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on identifying the cardiac issues that lead to heart failure, particularly in older adults. It combines advanced cardiac imaging techniques with large-scale studies to gather detailed physiological data. By mentoring new researchers, the project aims to enhance the understanding of heart function and improve prevention strategies for heart failure. Patients may be involved in studies that assess their heart health and contribute to the development of better treatment protocols.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are older adults who are at risk for heart failure or have existing cardiovascular conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger and do not have cardiovascular issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and management strategies for heart failure, particularly in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using advanced imaging and patient-oriented approaches to improve understanding and treatment of heart failure.
Where this research is happening
Dallas, United States
- Ut Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shah, Amil M — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Shah, Amil M
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.