University of Cincinnati Medical Center is pleased to share with you Cardiovascular Insights, an educational resource with information on the cutting-edge research, clinical trials, training and innovative treatments that are advancing the field.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UC Medical Center) are investigating the use of facial muscle-derived progenitor cells – masseter muscle cells – to regenerate cardiomyocytes damaged by cardiovascular disease. Current therapies, such as medications, bypass surgery and donor hearts do not repair or replace cardiomyocytes and come with additional risks such as
Read more →The EkoSonic Pulmonary Embolism (EKOS®) System is “so effective, even for the most complex cases, that it’s hard not to use it for all patients with pulmonary embolism [PE],” says Timothy Smith, MD. Dr. Smith, an interventional cardiologist, is director of the cardiovascular ICU and assistant professor of medicine at the University of Cincinnati Medical
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The Arrhythmia Center at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Medical Center, undergoing significant upgrades, is unique in its nationally and internationally recognized electrophysiology group which encompasses strong clinical performance, education and research. Alexandru Costea, MD, professor of medicine, director of the Center for Electrophysiology, Rhythm Disorders and Electro-mechanical Interventions, is leading this multi-faceted cardiac program.
Read more →Determining how the protein human antigen R (HuR) is activated, its function after activation, and possible association with cardiac hypertrophy are the goals of a study funded by a $1.7 million National Institute of Health (NIH) five-year grant recently awarded to Michael Tranter, PhD, and principal investigator for the study. Initial findings show that the
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The Division of Cardiovascular Health and Disease of the University of Cincinnati (UC) Medical Center is the first in the United States to study the AlterG ® Anti-Gravity Treadmill Pro 2001 to diagnose cardiovascular diseases and conditions. Myron Gerson, MD, emeritus professor of medicine, UC Medical Center, and Patrick Daly, MD, who recently completed his cardiology
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University of Cincinnati (UC) Medical Center has instituted a team approach for the treatment of acute cardiogenic shock, setting it apart from most medical centers and providing a critical advantage for such acutely ill patients. “With our growing STEMI volume, the team identified the need to provide early intervention for the patient in acute cardiogenic
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