Cardiology
The Research Institutes maintains a robust portfolio and a unique expertise in conducting a variety of cardiology studies. Partnering with the Cardiac Study Center (CSC) in Tacoma, the Institute has conducts cardiology research in the following therapeutic areas:- Cardiac Catheterization Lab drug and device
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Secondary Prevention of Myocardial Infarction
- Prevention of stroke with Atrial Fibrillation
- Acute Decompensated Heart Failure and Chronic Heart Failure
- CT Cardiac Imaging
The Principal Investigators include:
Vinay Malhotra, MD, FACC, FAHA
We are currently seeking individuals to participate in the following cardiology clinical studies:
Diagnosis or Condition: Heart attack more than 30 days ago
Who Can Participate?
Age: 18 yrs or older
Sex: Males and Females
Visits: Event Driven – 19 visits (quarterly) up to 4 years
Stipend: You will be compensated for your time and travel
Principal Investigator: Vinay Malhotra, MD
Study Coordinator: Jessica Ebert, 253-403-7435 or Wendy Carnahan, 253-403-7249
Diagnosis or Condition: Heart attack within the last 30 days
Who Can Participate?
Age: 18 years or older
Sex: Males and Females
Visits: Up to 16 visits over three years; event driven
Stipend: You will be compensated for your time and travel
Principal Investigator: Tobias Lee, MD
Study Coordinator: Jessica Ebert, 253.403.7435
Diagnosis or Condition: Heart attack more than 12 months but within 3 years from the event
Who Can Participate?
Age: 18 years or older
Sex: Males and Females
Visits: Event driven, visits every 4 months the first year, then every six months thereafter - trial will continue until events met
Stipend: You will be compensated for your time and travel
Principal Investigator: Val Lev, MD
Study Coordinator: Carole Burton, 253.403.7251 or Wendy Carnahan, 253.403.7249
Diagnosis or Condition: Coronary Heart Failure
Purpose: To compare a unique investigational agent with a dual mechanism of action, LCZ696, to enalapril in patients with chronic heart failure.
Who Can Participate?
Age: 18 yrs or older
Sex: Males and Females
Visits: Event driven- 11 visits the first year, then every 4 months thereafter
Stipend: You will be compensated for your time and travel
Principal Investigator: Needham Ward, M.D.
Study Coordinator: Carole Burton 253.403.7252
Diagnosis or Condition: Coronary Heart Failure
Who Can Participate?
Age: 18 years or older
Sex: Males and Females
Visits: Every 2 weeks for 3 months, then once or twice monthly
Stipend: You will be compensated for your time and travel
Principal Investigator: Needham Ward, M.D.
Study Coordinator: Carole Burton 253.403.7252 or Wendy Carnahan 253.403.7249
