MRI-compatible step dynamometer

Project Overview

In order to better understand the effect of exercise on patients with pulmonary hypertension, Professor Chesler would like to use MR-imaging to accurately measure the vascular changes in blood pressure and flow during exercise. Our task is to develop an MRI-compatible exercise device for patients undergoing cardiac MRI scans. It should allow the patient to exercise while within the MRI bore and have adjustable workloads so patients of varying fitness levels can generate sufficient cardiac output.

Team Picture

From left to right

Andrew Hanske(BSAC), Evan Flink(Communicator), Nicholas Thate(Leader), Tongkeun Lee(BWIG) — From left to right Andrew Hanske(BSAC), Evan Flink(Communicator), Nicholas Thate(Leader), Tongkeun Lee(BWIG)

Files

Final poster (April 29, 2011)
Final Paper (May 4, 2011)
PDS (February 8, 2011)
Midsemester Presentation (March 3, 2011)
Midsemester Report (March 9, 2011)

Contact Information

Team Members

Nicholas Thate - Team Leader
Evan Flink - Communicator
Andrew Hanske - BSAC
Tongkeun Lee - BWIG

Advisor and Client

Prof. John Webster - Advisor
Dr. Alejandro Roldan - Client

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