Development of a chronically implantable, miniaturised device for monitoring ventricular function, to assist tracking an [ 2003 - 2005 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Stephen Hunyor (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Peter O'Kelly ,  Prof Hung Nguyen ,  Yifei Huang

Brief description Heart failure (HF) is increasing - with ~5million sufferers (1-3rd in New York Heart Association Class III-IV i.e. severe cases) in the US alone, and ~12-15 million worldwide. Its management consumes health resources and strains sufferers, families and institutions. The proposed monitoring-management device, chronically implanted by minimally invasive surgery, will track the heart’s pumping pattern. It will allow informed decisions to optimise therapy, thereby improving Quality of Life (QOL), decreasing hospitalisations and decreasing healthcare costs. We aim to develop a small, chronically and easily implantable device to track changes in heart function in HF patients.

Funding Amount $AUD 335,000.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Development Grants

Notes Development Grant