Iowa State University · EngineeringAhmad Lab
Rizwan Ahmad · Ames, Iowa
Research Focus
Dr. Rizwan Ahmad's lab at Ohio State University focuses on advancing cardiac imaging techniques to improve the diagnosis and treatment of heart valve diseases, particularly mitral valve regurgitation. The team is developing a new MRI protocol that enhances the speed and accuracy of blood flow measurements within the heart, aiming to enable better clinical decisions for patients with heart conditions. This research has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes by providing more precise assessments compared to current methods.
MRIheart valve diseasemitral valve regurgitationcardiac imaging4D flow imaging
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a faster and more precise MRI protocol for cardiac imaging.
AIM 02Validate the new imaging protocol in both healthy subjects and patients with heart disease.
AIM 03Demonstrate the advantages of 4D flow imaging over traditional methods for assessing heart conditions.
AIM 04Establish the protocol's effectiveness in improving treatment plans for mitral valve regurgitation patients.
AIM 05Analyze the impact of exercise stress on heart function using advanced imaging techniques.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI techniquescardiovascular imagingdata acquisitionprotocol developmentclinical research
Output against the department
Publications9bottom 2% of dept.272nd of 278
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Citations7.2ktop 49% of dept.137th of 278
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