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Abstract

Grant Number:	1R43HL070322-01A1
PI Name:	BURKE, THOMAS M.
PI Email:	phantoms@mindspring.com
PI Title:
Project Title:	Slipstream Visualization Technology for MRI/A Phantoms

Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Development of noninvasive MRI applications to simultaneously evaluate cardiovascular anatomy and flow dynamics is hampered by the lack of relevant commercial flow phantoms. Previously, innovative technology was developed to produce enhanced carotid bifurcation and coronary artery phantoms with design based on image data, realistic wall mechanics and branching secondary vessels. We propose to extend these capabilities to include enhancement of local flow dynamics associated with: 1) lumen wall features linked to clinical risk and 2) regionally impaired coronary flow. This will be accomplished by first developing a gated fluid delivery system (FDS) (Aim 1). Then exploiting FDS capabilities for: 1) slipstream visualization technology (SVT) and 2) quantitative vascular bed flow (VBF) (Aim2). Proof-of-concept is established for 1) SVT by documenting slipstream visualization optically and in real-time MR flow images with results compared to advanced CFD simulations and 2) VBF by delivering multiple defined volumes of coronary flow with regional variations for coronary reserve studies (Aim 3). Results and issues are documented and pathways to improved functionality and ergonomics are identified for Phase II (Aim 4). Combined visualization of anatomic and flow (measured & simulated) provides critical information not currently available for model validation and application development.

Thesaurus Terms:
blood flow measurement, capillary bed, fluid flow, hemodynamics, magnetic resonance imaging, model design /development, phantom model
computer program /software, computer system hardware, digital imaging, video recording system
bioimaging /biomedical imaging

Institution:	PHANTOMS BY DESIGN
	1507 175TH PL SE
	BOTHELL, WA 98012
Fiscal Year:	2003
Department:
Project Start:	07-APR-2003
Project End:	30-SEP-2004
ICD:	NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE
IRG:	ZRG1

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