Research Trials
 

ACCESS: Transcatheter (non-surgical) closure of patent foramen ovale ("hole in the heart") in patients with unexplained strokes / ministrokes.

AMGEN / (RED-HF™): Drug trial in patients who have anemia with symptomatic left ventricular systolic dysfunction.

CYPRESS /Cypher: Coronary artery stents with dual anti-platelet therapy combination.

EXAMINE/TAKEDA: Drug trial in patients who have diabetes type II and heart disease.

OVATIO CRT: Biventricular device trials in patients with advanced heart failure.

PROMISE: This National Institutes of Health (NIH) trial that randomizes patients with new symptoms of chest pain/Angina, choosing standard community evaluation versus direct imaging of coronary arteries via the new General Electric 64-slice CT scanner that images heart vessel blockages, if present.

SAPPHIRE:Carotid stent trial for patients at high risk for surgical therapy.

TAXUS Libertē:Coronary artery stent with dual anti-platelet treatment.