Department of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Division
Research Opportunities

 

James Bergin, MD
Heart Failure and Transplant Programs 

The heart failure and transplant programs are actively involved in several research projects. We are involved with phase III studies of a number of medications and device applications. We have also performed several studies involving hemodynamic studies in both the coronary care unit and cardiac catheterization laboratories.

We have an active ventricular assist device program utilizing the HeartMate Vented Electric device, and can assist the right ventricle as needed with the Abiomed system. We also have ECMO capabilities.

The transplant program has been active clinically in the areas of heart size, the impact of brain death on ventricular function, and the use of non-traditional donors.