Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac imaging is a pillar of our translational research. A particularly strong area of our research is in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance imaging (CMR). CMR allows us to gather detailed information about the heart structure, metabolism and function, all obtained without invasive tests. It has become a critical component of the clinical care of patients with cardiovascular disease and an invaluable tool to deliver our research strategy. It helps us to understand the pathophysiology of disease, the cardiovascular impact of stressors such as diabetes and chronic inflammation and the mechanisms of therapeutic interventions.
Key researchers – Bissell, Buckley, Dall’Armelina, Plein, Scarfe, Schneider, Swoboda & Teh
Cardiac function pacemaker
Cardiac implantable electronic devices, such as pacemakers, are routinely used to treat people with slow heartbeats or impaired heart function, however, little is known about how to personalise the settings for individuals. As a group of multi-professional health researchers, including cardiac physiologists specialising in cardiac device programming and ultrasound scanning of the heart, and nurses and cardiologists specialised in heart failure, we work together to understand who might benefit from cardiac device therapy. We look, too, at how the programming of the device can be optimised for each patient and their condition.
Key Researchers – Gierula, Paton & Witte
