The Favilla Lab
We are dedicated to improving acute stroke care by leveraging innovative bedside imaging modalities to optimize cerebral hemodynamics
Areas of Research
Optical CBF Monitoring During EVT
Non-invasive optical imaging techniques monitor CBF during EVT with the goal of refining CBF as a treatment target while also differentiating recanalization from microvascular reperfusion.
CBF after LVAD Implantation
The impact of LVAD implantation on cerebral hemodynamics is evaluated via (1) serial monitoring of CBF and (2) monitoring during pump speed titration.
LVO Detection with Bedside Optical Imaging
CBF waveforms are assessed by SCOS in patients with suspected stroke in order to differentiate LVO patients from non-LVO patients. This approach may bolster prehospital stroke triage.
Cognitive outcomes after LVAD Implantation
Serial neuroimaging and cognitive assessment characterizes the trajectory of cognition and brain atrophy after LVAD implantation.
Personalized Video-Based Stroke Education
In a multi-center trial, we are evaluating a personalized video-based platform that targets key aspects of stroke education while promoting re-engagement to ensure a durable effect.
Quantitative Angiofor Microvascular Dynamics
Quantitative angiography is used to develop microvascular transit time as a both an imaging biomarker and a treatment target.