Clinical Trials

The purpose of this study is to identify novel genetic variants associated with stent thrombosis.

We will identify the prevalence of hemodynamic abnormalities following percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Second, among patients with hemodynamic problems, we will be able to identify problems for which action needs to be taken. Third, pursuant to the results of our study, we can identify the clinical utility of such monitoring and will be able to target such monitoring to at-risk patients and will likely obviate the need for routine monitoring, propose cost-effectiveness measures, and propose same day discharge on low-risk patients.

The purpose of the study is collect specimens for future studies to identify markers circulating in the blood that are associated with the development of further complications of heart disease.

This is a research study in minorities to compare the outcomes of two procedures that restore blood flow to the arteries of the heart. In one procedure the blockages are ballooned and then stented with a small wire mesh tube through a small incision in the wrist or the groin. The other procedure is an open-heart operation in which healthy blood vessels from inside the chest, leg, and/or forearm are used to "bypass" the blockages (like a detour). Outcomes will be measured by comparing survival and improvement in quality-of-life.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether or not robotic percutaneous coronary interventin (PCI) can be performed safely and effectively with the primary operator located in an adjacent control room using a remote control telecommunications system.

The aim of this project is to assess the feasibility and utility of a virtual world-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program as an extension of a face-to-face conventional CR program (Destination Rehab).