UT Arlington Researcher Uses NASA Tech to Improve Heart Imaging
A surprising photo of astronauts wearing lower body negative-pressure pants sparked a breakthrough idea for Dr. Michael Nelson at the University of Texas at Arlington: Could this same NASA technology improve cardiac stress testing? In traditional MRI-based heart tests, patients lie flat—causing blood to return to the heart and making it appear healthier than it may be. Nelson’s team is using negative-pressure pants to simulate the effects of standing, allowing for a more accurate assessment of heart function under stress. This patent-pending approach could significantly enhance how doctors detect heart disease, positioning UT Arlington at the forefront of cardiac imaging innovation.
UT Arlington Researcher Uses NASA Tech to Improve Heart Imaging