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Clinical Research

 
FCI Heart Center is one of the area's only
cardiovascular centers
dedicated to on-site
research and testing.
  
·  Cardioquest
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·  MediCAP
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·  Tampa International
   Heart Foundation
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·  FCI Research
   Foundation
 

     Florida Cardiovascular Institute is dedicated to patient-oriented research. This includes clinical research directly applicable to patient care and basic research into the mechanisms of cardiovascular disease and its treatment.

     Selected candidates of research studies benefit greatly. Along with participating in cutting edge treatments, every candidate receives free medications (if part of the study), physician care and follow up visits.

     As a patient of FCI you may be approached regarding participation in clinical research. One of your doctors may be a lead investigator or a sub investigator for a research study. If your physician identifies you as a potential candidate for one of our studies, you may be approached by the research staff either while you are in our clinic or during your inpatient hospital stay. The doctor and other members of the research team will then determine your eligibility based on the criteria established by the study protocol. After the screening process, if you remain a potential candidate, the study schedule and the informed consent will be discussed with you.

    

  
     
       
           
  Medicap  
   Medicap is another educational program initiated by the Foundation and is designed for members of the pharmaceutical and device companies. Its goal is the enrichment of students with clinical experiences faced by cardiologists. This internship-like atmosphere is an important aspect that enriches the educational process of medical professionals.  
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  Cardioquest
          
       Research and Inventions is dedicated to patient-oriented research. This includes clinical research directly applicable to patient care and basic research into the mechanisms of cardiovascular disease and its treatment. Cardioquest is a Florida Cardiovascular Research Foundation initiated interventional database management operation with a central angiographic and intravascular ultrasound core laboratories based in Tampa, Florida. Cardioquest gathers important information about percutaneous interventional procedures in multiple centers in the State of Florida. The goal is to provide participating sites data that is vital for cardiologists, hospitals, pharmaceutical and device industry enriching their quest of quality patient care. Cardioquest provides a wealth of information and helps the advancement of scientific knowledge in cardiovascular medicine--resulting in published findings in nationally recognized, peer reviewed medical journals.    
           
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  FCI Research Foundation
       The Florida Cardiovascular Research Foundation was established to promote and advance cardiovascular research and education in the State of Florida and the United States. The foundation is committed to education and research and has accomplished a wealth of projects in both areas.

     Education is an integral function of the center and comprises various activities. The Foundation is committed to the education of all medical professionals. It strives to disseminate knowledge among healthcare professionals through continuing education seminars, in-house workshops, regional, national and international symposia. For instance, Cardiovascular Interventions is an international scientific meeting held in Florida and is organized by the Foundation. It gathers many world-recognized faculty broadcasting live procedures via satellite from many national centers. This allows for the exchange of important innovations and advancements among attendees. 

     The Foundation is also involved and committed to the education of medical students, residents in training, nurses and physician’s assistants by conducting structured rotations on clinical wards, coronary care units and in the cardiac categorization laboratories. It is also involved in assisting pre-medical students in thesis formulation and research conducted at the University of South Florida. The Foundation is dedicated to produce excellent physicians, leaders and scholars that will meet tomorrow’s challenges.
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