New York University · Biomedical EngineeringPulmonary Embolism Treatment Lab
Sunil V Rao · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Sunil V Rao's lab focuses on improving treatments for patients with submassive pulmonary embolism (PE) using advanced techniques like catheter-directed therapy (CDT). The research aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of CDT compared to traditional anticoagulant therapy. By investigating the long-term impacts of these treatments on patients' health and quality of life, the lab strives to change clinical practices and enhance patient outcomes.
pulmonary embolismcatheter-directed therapythrombus removalclinical trialscardiopulmonary healthquality of lifeanticoagulant therapyrandomized trials
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate the efficacy of catheter-directed therapy in patients with submassive pulmonary embolism.
AIM 02Compare the long-term outcomes of CDT versus anticoagulant therapy alone.
AIM 03Evaluate the impact of treatment on patients' quality of life and functional capacity.
AIM 04Identify predictors of therapeutic response to catheter-directed therapy.
Skills the Lab Values
catheter-directed therapyclinical trial designbiostatisticspatient assessmentdata managementstatistical analysisquality of life measurementoxygen consumption testing
Output against the department
Publications1,053top 4% of dept.24th of 595
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Citations48ktop 3% of dept.20th of 595
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