Using AI to improve heart imaging for better surgery and heart failure predictions.

Radiomics approach to engineering an artificial intelligence based echocardiography platform to predict cardiovascular surgery and heart failure outcomes.

NIH-funded research Stanford University · NIH-11002641

This study is testing a new AI tool that looks at heart ultrasound videos to help doctors better predict how patients will do after heart surgery or with heart failure, making it easier for patients to get the best care possible.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionStanford University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Stanford, United States)
Project IDNIH-11002641 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing an advanced artificial intelligence platform that analyzes echocardiography videos to predict outcomes for cardiovascular surgery and heart failure. By employing a radiomics approach, the project aims to extract and utilize the vast amount of data contained in these videos, which are often underused in current practices. The AI system will be trained to recognize complex patterns in heart function, potentially leading to more accurate assessments and improved patient care. Patients undergoing echocardiography may benefit from this innovative technology that enhances diagnostic capabilities.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients undergoing echocardiography for heart failure assessment or cardiovascular surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with non-cardiovascular conditions or those not requiring echocardiography may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate predictions of heart surgery outcomes and better management of heart failure.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using AI for medical imaging, indicating that this approach could yield significant advancements in cardiac care.

Where this research is happening

Stanford, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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