CRC 656 C01 - Hybrid Imaging of Cardiac Innervation in Inherited Organ Dysfunction (SFB 656 C01)

Basic data for this project

Type of projectSubproject in DFG-joint project hosted at University of Münster
Duration at the University of Münster01/07/2005 - 30/06/2017 | 3rd Funding period

Description

Arrhythmogenic right-ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and Brugada syndrome (BrS) are two genetically determined cardiac disorders with a high risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD). In this subproject, we will investigate causal disease mutations, clinical course, and nuclear imaging techniques in both patient groups. Positron emission tomography (PET) will be applied with tracers that provide insights in cardiac innervation ([11C]HED, sympathetic system; [11C]MQNB, parasympathetic system) in these patients. The aim is to improve recognition of patients with arrhythmogenic risk by non-invasive methods (PET).

KeywordsArrhythmogenic right-ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
Website of the projecthttp://www.uni-muenster.de/Sfbmobil/projekte/organfunktion/c1.html
Funding identifierINST211/326-1
Funder / funding scheme
  • DFG - Collaborative Research Centre (SFB)

Project management at the University of Münster

Paul, Matthias
Department for Cardiovascular Medicine
Schulze-Bahr, Eric
Department for Cardiovascular Medicine
Stegger, Lars
Clinic for Nuclear Medicine

Applicants from the University of Münster

Schulze-Bahr, Eric
Department for Cardiovascular Medicine