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Research Studies at CINQ Lab

Explore our ongoing and completed research initiatives driving innovation in cardiovascular imaging and clinical science.

PIVOT-3D

Ongoing

Using 3D carotid ultrasound plaque composition to identify vulnerable plaque and stratify people with diabetes at “very high risk” for cardiovascular outcomes.

CIRCE

Ongoing

Evaluating carotid plaque activity with stress echo to improve prediction of major adverse cardiovascular events.

PRIME-POCUS

Ongoing

Training primary care providers to use carotid POCUS for early plaque detection and cardiovascular prevention.

iCARE

Ongoing

The Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Progression in Cancer Patients.

POLAR

Ongoing

The purpose is to understand how working underground at SNOLAB may affect heart and lung function. We will use POCUS to assess how the body reacts to the change in environment when going from above ground to underground during a work shift.

ACHD-POCUS

Ongoing

This study is being conducted to understand how the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) during ACHD outpatient visits may influence clinical management and improve the accuracy and efficiency of care.

Valsava Study

Ongoing

We have conducted a quality improvement project on Goal Directed Valsava (GVD) within the Canadian Healthcare setting. We are now:

– Generating a consensus statement for GDV in Canada, in collaboration with CSE.

– Developing and implementing a GDV training program in Ontario.

FRIDA

Complete

Identifying risk factors for depression and anxiety in women following heart attacks to improve outcomes.

ARCTICA

Complete

Using Tele-POCUS to deliver remote COVID-19 imaging expertise and train frontline physicians in rural communities.

VANGUARD

Complete

Mapping plaque biology with 3D ultrasound and histology to detect high-risk atherosclerosis before heart attacks occur.

CAtCH Net

Complete

Building Canada’s first national program for athlete heart screening using POCUS, ECG, and standardized tools.

VIBE

Complete

Using vascular ultrasound to detect vulnerable plaque early and predict risk of stroke and heart disease.

FOVUS-ED

Complete

Using focused vascular ultrasound in the ER to speed chest pain diagnosis and improve patient triage and care.

NUGATT

Complete

Developing ultrasound-guided microcarriers to deliver targeted therapy for atherosclerosis and heart disease.

ECoM RCT

Complete

Evaluating L-carnitine’s effect on carotid plaque progression in metabolic syndrome using 3D ultrasound.

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