Using AI to improve heart imaging for better assessment of aortic aneurysms
Official title: Anatomic Imaging Derived 4D Hemodynamics using Deep Learning
Funded at Third Coast Dynamics, INC. · NIH-11006873 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new online tool that uses regular chest images to create detailed blood flow information for people with thoracic aortic aneurysms, helping doctors monitor and manage their condition more easily and quickly.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Third Coast Dynamics, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Evanston, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | September 15, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $656,751 |
| NIH project number | 1R42HL174259-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11006873 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with thoracic aortic aneurysms who require regular monitoring and assessment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without thoracic aortic aneurysms or those who do not require imaging for aortic conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the assessment of thoracic aortic aneurysms, a condition that can lead to serious complications like dissection or rupture. It aims to develop a cloud-based AI platform called TCDflow that can generate 4D hemodynamic data from standard chest images, making it easier and faster to monitor patients. By utilizing a large database of existing MRI data, the project seeks to overcome current limitations in 4D flow MRI, which is often time-consuming and requires specialized equipment. The goal is to improve risk assessment and therapy management for patients with aortic diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and timely assessments of aortic aneurysms, potentially reducing the risk of life-threatening complications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using AI for medical imaging, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in patient care.
Where this research is happening
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Third Coast Dynamics, INC.
Evanston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allen, Bradley David — Third Coast Dynamics, INC.
- Study coordinator: Allen, Bradley David
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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.