Reza Razavi

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Reza Razavi is a pioneer at the intersection of robotics, medical imaging, and interventional cardiology. His research focuses on developing MR-compatible instruments and robotic systems to enhance the precision and safety of cardiac catheterization and fetal imaging. Razavi’s major contributions include the creation of a novel three-degree-of-freedom, tendon-driven cardiac catheter steering mechanism—enabling precise navigation within MRI environments—and the development of MRI-compatible fiber-optic force sensors that provide critical tactile feedback during catheterization, a paper that has garnered over 130 citations. He has also advanced hybrid image guidance by integrating robotic arms with echo and X-ray systems to improve catheter ablation outcomes, as demonstrated in a randomized prospective study correlating catheter stability with three-year clinical results. His work on robotic-assisted ultrasound for fetal imaging evolved from single-arm to dual-arm systems, enhancing ergonomics and image quality. With a portfolio of highly cited papers and a focus on translating engineering innovations into clinical practice, Razavi stands as a leading figure in image-guided robotic interventions.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   MRI-Compatible Fiber-Optic Force Sensors for Catheterization Procedures

   133 citations · 2010
2. 2
   Robotic-Assisted Ultrasound for Fetal Imaging: Evolution from Single-Arm to Dual-Arm System

   45 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Three-Degree-of-Freedom MR-Compatible Multisegment Cardiac Catheter Steering Mechanism

   45 citations · 2013
4. 4
   Hybrid echo and x-ray image guidance for cardiac catheterization procedures by using a robotic arm: a feasibility study

   16 citations · 2010
5. 5
   An ergonomic handheld ultrasound probe providing contact forces and pose information

   13 citations · 2015
6. 6
   A randomized prospective mechanistic cardiac magnetic resonance study correlating catheter stability, late gadolinium enhancement and 3 year clinical outcomes in robotically assisted vs. standard catheter ablation

   12 citations · 2015
7. 7
   Evaluation of a robotic arm for echocardiography to X-ray image registration during cardiac catheterization procedures

   6 citations · 2009
8. 8
   Robotic-assisted Ultrasound for Fetal Imaging: Evolution from Single-arm to Dual-arm System

   3 citations · 2019

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