Cardiovascular Medicine

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Ultrasound imaging: ultrasound is a powerful, cost-effective imaging option for cardiovascular diagnosis, as well as for treatment planning and guidance. Ultrasound overcomes the limitations of alternative imaging technologies providing a solution that does not use ionizing radiations (unlike CT, nuclear scintigraphy, and X-ray) and does not pose structural and logistic limitations due to strict electromagnetic-compatibility requirements (unlike MRI). Therefore, ultrasound is perfectly suitable for perioperative imaging and for long-term monitoring. Several projects are ongoing in this research area with the aim of introducing new technical advances for improved diagnosis and treatment. All our research builds on deep understanding and modeling of the full measurement chain, from the underlying (patho)physiology, to the electromechanical conversion and ultrasound physics, up to the image formation strategy. Special emphasis is given on those innovations that can ultimately be translated into new solutions enabling long-term monitoring. Main research areas of are:
- Mechanical and photoacoustic characterization of tissue properties aimed at the characterization of the vascular wall and atherosclerotic plaques.
- Multi-parametric characterization of mechanical and perfusion properties of the cardiac walls aimed at optimizing the ablation procedures for treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
- Continuous hemodynamic monitoring by adaptive ultrasound beam forming.
- Analysis of ventricular flow and pressure patterns by contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging.
- Multi-perspective analysis of cardiac and vascular (e.g. aorta) structures for improved diagnostic evaluation.

Ultrasound imaging

Ultrasound is a powerful, cost-effective imaging option for cardiovascular diagnosis, as well as for treatment planning and guidance. Ultrasound overcomes the limitations of alternative imaging technologies providing a solution that does not use ionizing radiations (unlike CT, nuclear scintigraphy, and X-ray) and does not pose structural and logistic limitations due to strict electromagnetic-compatibility requirements (unlike MRI). Therefore, ultrasound is perfectly suitable for perioperative imaging and for long-term monitoring.

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MAIN RESEARCH AREAS

  • Mechanical and photoacoustic characterization of tissue properties aimed at the characterization of the vascular wall and atherosclerotic plaques.
  • Multi-parametric characterization of mechanical and perfusion properties of the cardiac walls aimed at optimizing the ablation procedures for treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Continuous hemodynamic monitoring by adaptive ultrasound beam forming.
  • Analysis of ventricular flow and pressure patterns by contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging.
  • Multi-perspective analysis of cardiac and vascular (e.g. aorta) structures for improved diagnostic evaluation.

Many projects are ongoing in this research area with the aim of introducing new technical advances for improved diagnosis and treatment. All our research builds on deep understanding and modeling of the full measurement chain, from the underlying (patho)physiology, to the electromechanical conversion and ultrasound physics, up to the image formation strategy. Special emphasis is given on those innovations that can ultimately be translated into new solutions enabling long-term monitoring.

E/MTIC PROJECT POSTERS

Ultrasound imaging: ultrasound is a powerful, cost-effective imaging option for cardiovascular diagnosis, as well as for treatment planning and guidance. Ultrasound overcomes the limitations of alternative imaging technologies providing a solution that does not use ionizing radiations (unlike CT, nuclear scintigraphy, and X-ray) and does not pose structural and logistic limitations due to strict electromagnetic-compatibility requirements (unlike MRI). Therefore, ultrasound is perfectly suitable for perioperative imaging and for long-term monitoring. Several projects are ongoing in this research area with the aim of introducing new technical advances for improved diagnosis and treatment. All our research builds on deep understanding and modeling of the full measurement chain, from the underlying (patho)physiology, to the electromechanical conversion and ultrasound physics, up to the image formation strategy. Special emphasis is given on those innovations that can ultimately be translated into new solutions enabling long-term monitoring. Main research areas of are:
- Mechanical and photoacoustic characterization of tissue properties aimed at the characterization of the vascular wall and atherosclerotic plaques.
- Multi-parametric characterization of mechanical and perfusion properties of the cardiac walls aimed at optimizing the ablation procedures for treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
- Continuous hemodynamic monitoring by adaptive ultrasound beam forming.
- Analysis of ventricular flow and pressure patterns by contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging.
- Multi-perspective analysis of cardiac and vascular (e.g. aorta) structures for improved diagnostic evaluation.

Our PhDs, EngDs and PDs

EngD Christos Ntokos Cloud and ai technologies in image guided therapy
EngD Elaheh Imani Cloud and ai technologies in image guided therapy
PD Ben Luijten Future us based on the perception-action principle
PD Frederique Hafkamp Development, implementation and evaluation of innovations in a full healthcare chain
PD Gabriele Varisco Fetal movement for fetal wellbeing detection
PD Gijs van Steenbergen Implementation impact of value-based healthcare
PD Jeroen van de Pol Development, implementation and evaluation of innovations in a full healthcare chain
PD Louis van Harten Closed-loop utility-driven ultrasound imaging
PD Sujithra Raviselvam Medtech solutions for earlier detection of cardiovascular disease - early recognition of af and hf
PhD Agata Barbagini Improving hemodynamic measurements in critical and perioperative care
PhD Amy Vermeer Atificial intelligence in percutaneous coronary interventions
PhD Annekoos Schaap Smart human-centred effortless support for professional clinical applications
PhD Annelies Severens Localization of intracardiac echography transducers for tricuspid valve therapy
PhD Azhaar van der Ramsaroep Smart algorithms and ai models for early detection of cardiovascular disease
PhD Bartosz Animucki Nieuwe techn. en beslissingsondersteuning voor verbetering van pati毛ntwaarde bij 3 veelvoorkomende hartaandoeningen
PhD Carlijn Buck Digital twin to predict ventricular tachycardias using hybrid modelling
PhD Daniek van Aarle Synthetic ivus: data simulation and network training
PhD Daphne Wanten Developing prediction models using nationwide data
PhD Esme茅 de Boer Body-worn ultrasound sensing platform for advanced non-invasive patient monitoring in peri-operative and critical care
PhD Evianne Kruithof Vt modeling- electromechanical modeling of ablation
PhD Floor Fasen Medtech solutions for earlier detection of cardiovascular disease - early detection aaas
PhD Gerben Hup Beating cardiac arrest
PhD Giulio Basso New wearable metrics for cardiology
PhD Igor Paulussen Remote monitoring in health and sports
PhD Irina Bianca Serban Design and field use of unobtrusive 24/7 wearable data acquisition systems
PhD Iris Cramer Video monitoring for early signaling of adverse events
PhD Israel Campero Jurado Design and field use of unobtrusive 24/7 wearable data acquisition systems
PhD Jelte Haakma Modeling and data analysis for a sweat sensing patch
PhD Jesper Pilmeyer Medical imaging
PhD Joerik de Ruijter Ultrasound and photoacoustic characterization of plaque vulnerability
PhD Joris van Houte Clinical evaluation ultrasound based hemodynamic monitoring
PhD Kevin Pelzers A pilot line for the next generation of smart catheters and implants
PhD Kirsten Maas Atificial intelligence in percutaneous coronary interventions
PhD Konrad van Beek Postdilation optimization after stent deployment
PhD Lotte Piek Us-based fluid-structure interaction modeling of vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques
PhD Maarten van den Broek Medtech solutions for earlier detection of cardiovascular disease - af/osa
PhD Manon van der Pas Implementation impact of value-based healthcare
PhD Marijn Eversdijk Beating cardiac arrest (beca)
PhD Marloes Sjoerdsma Multi-perspective ultrafast ultrasound imaging of the heart
PhD Mayke van Leunen Telerehibalitation of heart failure patients following acute decompensation
PhD Mayra Goevaerts Cardiovascular research opting for new applications: continuous cardiac risk and lifestyle profiling
PhD Milan Gillissen Patient-specific outcome modeling for peripheral arterial obstructive disease
PhD Nishith Chennakeshava Self-driving ultrasound for multi-parametric cardiac tissue characterization
PhD No毛lle Gerards Integrated photonics based thermodilution curve measurement
PhD Noortje Schueler Closed-loop utility-driven ultrasound imaging
PhD Ois铆n Nolan Future us based on the perception-action principle
PhD Pascalle Wijntjes Risk stratification in early pregnancy
PhD Peilu Liu Multi-perspective ultrafast ultrasound imaging of the heart
PhD PeiPei Chen Risk assessment to improve outcomes of cardiovascular diseases
PhD Renee Noortman Medtech solutions for earlier detection of cardiovascular disease - early recognition of af and hf
PhD Reyan Abdalrahim Transmural value-based healthcare (vbhc) for cardiovascular patients
PhD Rik van Esch Video monitoring for early signaling of adverse events
PhD Robin Willems Vt modelling
PhD Roel Montree Transmural value-based healthcare (vbhc) for cardiovascular patients
PhD Samaneh Heydari Medtech solutions for earlier detection of cardiovascular disease - af/osa
PhD Simon Penninga Future us based on the perception-action principle
PhD Sonja Babac Remote monitoring in health and sports
PhD Sophie Adelaars Clinical evaluation of a sweat sensing patch
PhD Stephanie Gonzalez-Riedel Medical imaging
PhD Tineke de Vries Remote monitoring in health and sports
PhD Tom Bakkes Early prediction of postoperative deterioration
PhD Tristan Stevens Artificial intelligence for ultrasound image formation
PhD Valerie Drost Candidate identification tool for left ventricular assist devices
PhD Vincent van de Schaft Ai-enabled high-quality real-time 3d ultrasound imaging
PhD Wessel Nieuwenhuys Development, implementation and evaluation of innovations in a full healthcare chain
PhD Wessel van Nierop Future us based on the perception-action principle
PhD Yizhou Huang Self-driving ultrasound for multi-parametric cardiac tissue characterization

Contact

  • Visiting address

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    Horsten 1
    5612AX Eindhoven
    Netherlands
  • Postal address

    Department of Electrical Engineering
    PO Box 513
    5600MB Eindhoven
    Netherlands
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