Perform the research, development, and evaluation necessary to detect and quantify lesions in coronary arteries of humans using a minimally invasive system which is capable of resolving a 0.5 mm lesion in a coronary artery with a lumendiameter of 2 mm or less. Research and development, in vitro and in vivo studies, and evaluation of human studies will be performed with a digital subtraction angiography system in conjunction with intravenous administration of contrast agent.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Division of Heart And Vascular Diseases (NHLBI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01HV038041-005
Application #
3660169
Study Section
Project Start
1983-09-30
Project End
1987-09-29
Budget Start
1985-09-26
Budget End
1987-09-29
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1985
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Pittsburgh
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
053785812
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
15213