Contact:Sandra Burks
Phone:(434)243-0315
E-mail:sgb2c@virginia.edu
UVa Health System, Department of Surgery seeks adults with a leaking mitral valve who are being scheduled for open heart surgery for a research study.
The purpose of the study is to see if repairing the blood supply to the heart alone or in combination with repairing the mitral valve will improve the function of the leaking valve. Currently both procedures are done for patients with a leaking mitral valve but it has not been determined which procedure is of greater benefit. All patients in the study will have open heart surgery and tests to look at the heart function. Participants in the study will be followed for 2 years after surgery (including visits to UVA at 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery).
Participants may receive up to $225 with completion of all required study visits. Tests and clinic visits which would not be required for routine care are provided at no cost. Participants are responsible for all costs associated with their heart surgery and hospital stay.
Contact Information:
For more information please contact:
" Study nurse coordinators in the Surgical Therapeutic Advancement Center
" Office: 434-243-0315
" Email: uvastac@virginia.edu
IRB # 13873
Principal Investigator: Irving L. Kron, MD
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Primary Investigator: Kron Irving, L