Cardiovascular CT

The Cardiovascular CT Program is focused on the development of and implementation of new imaging techniques to better diagnose heart disease and plan treatment options.

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Senior Investigator Research Interests

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Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive advanced imaging test that uses x-rays to make three-dimensional pictures of the body. The Cardiovascular CT Program is focused on the development of and implementation of new imaging techniques to better diagnose heart disease and plan treatment options. This program, led by Dr. Marcus Chen, utilizes state-of-the art scanner hardware, advanced image reconstruction methods, and computational resources with a goal to reduce the overall radiation exposure needed to image a patient and detect cardiovascular disease. These new imaging techniques are not confined to the heart and vascular system, but also are being applied to other parts of the body such as the lung.

Clinical Trials and Studies

NHLBI-Emory Advanced Cardiac CT Reconstruction

Not yet recruiting
Adult, Older Adult
All Genders
Not Accepting Healthy Volunteers
Do you have heart disease? This study is looking to improve the quality of heart CT scans by using new methods to create the images. You may be able to participate in the study if you are 18 years old or older, have heart disease, and have been told by your doctor that you need a CT scan. This study is taking place at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Prospective Evaluation of Next Generation CT Reconstruction (NextGenIR)

Recruiting
Adult, Older Adult
All Genders
Not Accepting Healthy Volunteers
Are you at least 18 years old and scheduled for a CT of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis? In this study, researchers want to learn if new CT imaging methods with less radiation make images that are similar to traditional ways. If you are at least 18 and your doctor has said you need a CT scan of the chest, abdomen, or pelvis, you may be able to participate. This study is taking place at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Technical and Translational Development of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging

Recruiting
All Ages
All Genders
Accepting Healthy Volunteers
Do you or your child have cardiovascular disease or want to help research? This study aims to identify better MRI methods and new ways of imaging cardiovascular disease to understand cardiovascular and brain function. Researchers are also interested in seeing whether gadolinium, the commonly used MRI contrast agent, stays in the body long after an MRI is performed. To participate in this study, you or your child should be healthy or have a cardiovascular condition and be at least 7 years old.

Meet the Team

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Marcus Chen, M.D.

Staff Clinician

Marcus Chen, M.D., is an assistant clinical investigator who leads the Cardiovascular CT Program at the NHLBI.