Garvan C. Kane, M.D., Ph.D.

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SUMMARY

The research of Garvan Kane, M.D., Ph.D., focuses on the use of echocardiography to understand its mechanisms and improve the diagnosis and outcomes of people with cardiovascular disease. Dr. Kane's research improves the survival and quality of life for individuals with cardiovascular diseases, with a particular focus on pulmonary hypertension, heart failure and pericardial diseases.

Focus areas

• Pulmonary hypertension. As a specialist in both pulmonary hypertension and echocardiography, Dr. Kane works with other researchers to study the benefits of combining proven new biomarkers and risk reduction for pulmonary hypertension. He has a particular focus on evaluating right ventricular function and pulmonary artery hemodynamics.
• Heart failure. Dr. Kane's work with a specialized Mayo Clinic team focuses on the role of echocardiography at rest and with stress to improve the diagnosis and management of heart failure and better the outcome of people with heart failure.
• Pericardial diseases. Dr. Kane works with other experts to better understand the pathophysiology of acute and chronic pericardial diseases. This understanding happens through better diagnosis and improved management to give insights into better individual outcomes.
• Enhanced diagnosis. Dr. Kane is part of a Mayo Clinic team that develops improved diagnostic tools, including advanced artificial intelligence techniques, to improve cardiovascular ultrasound images and data.

Significance to patient care

The research of Dr. Kane aims to improve the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases as well as the quality of life and survival of people affected by these diseases.

Professional highlights

• Division of Cardiovascular Ultrasound, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic:
  • Chair, 2020-present.
  • Director, Echocardiography Laboratory, 2020-present.