Imaging & Core Lab
Access to world-class expertise in cardiovascular imaging allows physicians to see details and detect issues of the heart and vascular system that help in diagnosis and guide navigation to deliver optimal treatment.
Who We Are & What We Do
In 2019, the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation established the Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center as a state-of-the-art academic cardiac multi-modality imaging laboratory and core lab. Not long ago, open-heart surgery was performed to explore options. Now, state-of-the-art imaging provides physicians with better information to consider many more options for care — from interventions to medications.
Building on the successful program developed by Dr. John Lesser, the center is led by cardiologists with deep clinical imaging expertise renowned for their expert clinical care and research. Our leading knowledge and access to the latest technology allow us to support the use of advanced imaging across all areas of cardiology.
Imaging Core Labs
Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Echocardiography Services
- Protocol consulting
- Imaging acquisition protocol development
- Case Report Form (CRF) development
- Site qualification & training
- Imaging analysis
- Scientific Data Review and Presentation
- Peer-Review Publication
High Quality, High-Touch Approach
- Scientific Directors are practicing physicians who provide direct scientific oversight and personally train analyst team members
- Our team values strong communication with sponsors throughout project with a top focus on quality
- Turn-around times are customized to study-specific needs
Imaging Education
Research Scholars
The Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center hosts full-time research scholars for a period of at least two years. Scholars develop significant expertise in designing and executing clinical studies, and previous scholars in the program have been very successful publishing in top-tier journals.
Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging & Events
On an ongoing annual basis, MHIF hosts professional education events, including a Complex Cardiovascular Imaging Conference and TMVR Workshops.
Investigator-Initiated Research & Publications
Our imaging researchers design and lead studies to answer critical clinical questions that might otherwise go unanswered. This research is driven by MHIF, and may include single- or multi-center projects, and span across tricuspid regurgitation, aortic regurgitation, extracellular volume (ECV), and procedural guidance.
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Contact the Imaging Team
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