Using cardiac MRI to improve heart recovery after coronary artery surgery
Official title: Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Tissue Characterization of Ischemic and Non-Ischemic Myocardium to Predict Left Ventricular Functional Recovery and Outcomes after Multivessel Coronary Revascularization
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10917421 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how special heart scans can help doctors figure out which patients with severe heart disease will recover best after surgery, so they can create more tailored treatment plans just for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| 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 | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $739,298 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL170566-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917421 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include adults with multivessel coronary artery disease who are scheduled for coronary revascularization.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with single-vessel coronary disease or those not undergoing surgical intervention may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can better predict heart recovery in patients with severe coronary artery disease undergoing surgery. By differentiating between damaged and salvageable heart tissue, the study aims to improve the understanding of how well patients will respond to coronary revascularization procedures. The approach includes advanced imaging techniques that assess blood flow and heart function, potentially leading to more personalized treatment plans. Patients will be monitored over time to evaluate their heart function and recovery outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery and outcomes for patients undergoing heart surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques to predict heart recovery, suggesting this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gaudino, Mario Fl — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Gaudino, Mario Fl
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.