Novel Cardiac Imaging Modalities And Biomarkers In Acute Decompensated Heart Failure.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$100,926.00
Summary
Heart failure (an inability of the heart to meet the bodyÍs metabolic requirements) is a major public health burden with high rates of death, hospitalisation, and reduced quality of life. Further research is required to investigate the underlying mechanisms. This project will analyse abnormalities in heart structure and function using new techniques in heart ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, and blood tests. Findings in this study may help to guide the development of future therapies to ....Heart failure (an inability of the heart to meet the bodyÍs metabolic requirements) is a major public health burden with high rates of death, hospitalisation, and reduced quality of life. Further research is required to investigate the underlying mechanisms. This project will analyse abnormalities in heart structure and function using new techniques in heart ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, and blood tests. Findings in this study may help to guide the development of future therapies to improve outcomes in patients with heart failure.Read moreRead less
Elucidating The Pathophysiological Mechanisms Leading To The Development Of Hypertension Late After Repair Of Coarctation Of The Aorta: The Key To Decreasing Premature Death From Hypertension After Arch Repair
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$48,791.00
Summary
Coarctation of the aorta is a condition where there is a narrowing in the aorta (main blood vessel from the heart supplying blood to the body) and usually requires surgery early in life. Many may develop late hypertension (high blood pressure) after surgery, which is linked to early death. This research aims to establish the causes of this hypertension to ultimately determine how to best treat and prevent it to allow survivors of a coarctation repair a chance to live a full and healthy life.