Hemodynamics

Our purpose

We aim to collaboratively study hemodynamic (patho-)physiology in order to detect cardiovascular failure as early as possible, to understand its impact on different organs systems, and to optimize an individualized hemodynamic management strategy.

Goals

See some of the most important goals for this research program.

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Goals

The sub-aims can be summarized as following:

To gain more insight in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular (patho-)physiology in different phases of human life.
To study potential consequences of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular failure on different organ systems on the short and long term.
To design and develop innovative hemodynamic diagnostic and monitoring technologies to detect cardiovascular or cerebrovascular failure in its earliest phase.
To develop personalized hemodynamic management strategies to prevent or treat hemodynamic compromise.
Assessment of patients’ (or representatives’) perspectives on cardio- or cerebrovascular-related health issues.

Research groups contributing to this research program

Cardiovascular imaging

Robin Nijveldt's research group explores new imaging techniques and innovative strategies on today’s scientific health challenges, and aims to improve patient outcome in a personalized approach.

Cardiovascular physiology

Dick Thijssen's research group uses innovative ultrasound-based technology to examine the role of hemodynamic forces to improve the understanding of the working mechanisms of the heart and blood vessels.

Cerebrovascular physiology of aging and cognitive impairment

Jurgen Claassen's research group investigates links between cardiovascular disease and dementia, with focus on the role of cerebral perfusion. They conduct physiological research and translate this to clinical trials.

Spokesperson

prof. dr. Willem de Boode

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