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  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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              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.
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NHLBI-Emory Advanced Cardiac CT Reconstruction
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				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 New Techniques in Radiation Reduction for Cardiovascular Computed Tomographic Angiography
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				Do you have a scheduled CT scan for heart disease? This study will look at different ways to take pictures of the heart and blood vessels using computed tomography (CT) that use less radiation than traditional scans. This study is located at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.Prospective Evaluation of Next Generation CT Reconstruction (NextGenIR)
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				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
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				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.
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                Marcus Chen, M.D., is an assistant clinical investigator who leads the Cardiovascular CT Program at the NHLBI.
    
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