MRI-compatible step dynamometer

Project Overview

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

Team Picture

From Left to Right: Andrew Hanske(Team Leader), Nick Thate(communicator), Tongkeun Lee(BWIG), Evan Flink(BSAC)

Files

Poster (December 9, 2011)
Final paper (December 14, 2011)
PDS (December 14, 2011)
Mid-Semester Presentation (October 21, 2011)
Mid-semester report (October 26, 2011)

Contact Information

Team Members

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

Advisor and Client

Dr. Willis Tompkins - Advisor
Dr. Alejandro Roldan - Client

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