Adluru Lab

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NIH R01 · 2025

Improved detection of coronary artery disease in atrial fibrillation patients using ungated perfusion MRI methods

Summary Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major healthcare problem that affects over 20 million Americans and costs an estimated $82.8 billion each year. Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB) is a related epidemic that is estimated to affect 12 million Americans by 2030 with costs of ~$26 billion each year. Up to 38% of AFIB patients also have CAD and they have a worse prognosis than patients with CAD alone. In order to prioritize and treat this vulnerable population, clinicians need clear diagnostic tools that point toward specific treatments. Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) can be used to detect anatomical blockages in the coronaries; however, the hemodynamic significance of the blockage…

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