Systems and Devices for Cardiovascular Interventions

心血管疾病是全球主要的死亡原因。全球每年有1000多万例导管手术用于诊断和治疗这些疾病。该研究计划的目标是：1)利用成像信息来表征和预测心血管介入治疗中的设备性能；2)通过设计和开发新设备来改善治疗效果；以及3)设计和开发新的成像工具，以提高诊断的准确性和协助操作指导。这一研究计划将在该领域取得根本性进展，旨在改善心血管疾病管理，减轻患者和医疗保健提供者的负担。

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. More than 10 million catheter-based procedures are performed worldwide annually to diagnose and treat these diseases. This research program aims to: 1) utilize imaging information to characterize and predict device performance in cardiovascular interventions; 2) improve on the delivery of therapy through the design and development of novel devices; and 3) to design and develop novel imaging tools for improving diagnosis accuracy and assisting in procedure guidance. This research program will make fundamental advances in the field aimed at improving cardiovascular disease management and reducing its burden on patients and healthcare providers.