Using a special heart imaging technique to enhance care during cardiac arrest
Official title: The Use of Transesophageal Echocardiography to Improve Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation Care
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-11005326 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special heart imaging technique called transesophageal echocardiography can help doctors see what's happening with the heart during CPR, so they can find and fix problems more easily and improve survival and recovery for people who have a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $195,619 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HL165150-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11005326 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults who have experienced out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing cardiac arrest or those with conditions that preclude the use of TEE may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the care provided during cardiac arrest situations by utilizing transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), a technique that allows doctors to visualize the heart in real-time during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The study aims to understand how TEE can help identify issues that may hinder effective CPR, such as obstructions in the heart's outflow tract. By gathering actionable data during resuscitation, the research seeks to develop new strategies that could improve patient outcomes. The ultimate goal is to enhance survival rates and reduce neurological injuries in patients experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved survival rates and better neurological outcomes for patients who experience cardiac arrest.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using echocardiography during resuscitation, indicating that this approach could be beneficial.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Teran Merino, Felipe — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Teran Merino, Felipe
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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.