Cardiac CT
Pericoronary Fat Attenuation as a Marker of Coronary Inflammation
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Translating cardiovascular imaging into measurable patient impact.
Dr. Almeida's research program advances cardiac CT, plaque biology, and preventive imaging — bridging the gap between technological capability and clinical reality.
Mission
Imaging innovation, in service of patients.
Cardiovascular imaging is undergoing a generational shift — from anatomic snapshots to quantitative biology, from population risk to individualized prediction. Dr. Almeida's research program studies how these advances translate into earlier detection, sharper decisions, and better long-term outcomes in cardiovascular medicine.
Research Themes
Where the work is happening.
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Cardiac CT Adoption & Utilization
Studying how advanced cardiac CT is integrated into modern care pathways — and identifying barriers to wider, more equitable use.
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Imaging Biomarkers for Personalized Risk
Refining individualized cardiovascular risk using quantitative imaging signals beyond traditional clinical calculators.
03
Plaque Morphology & Progression
Characterizing plaque composition, vulnerability, and longitudinal change as biological markers of cardiovascular trajectory.
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Pericoronary Fat Attenuation
Investigating perivascular inflammation as a novel imaging biomarker of coronary disease activity and event risk.
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Coronary Calcium & Preventive Screening
Optimizing calcium scoring for risk reclassification and shared decision-making in primary prevention.
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Disparities in Cardiovascular Imaging
Examining equity in access to and utilization of advanced cardiac imaging across diverse populations.
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