Cardiothoracic Research Trials

Cardiothoracic Surgery: Clinical Research Trials

Lead Researcher: Professor David P Taggart

 

Research areas:

  • Arterial Revascularisation Trial (ART website) for published protocol see Trials Journal.
    ART's 1 year results are also published in the European Heart Journal.
  • CORONARY Trial – An international trial that will compare survival following OPCABG v ONCABG in patients with IHD undergoing CABG
  • Assessment of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
  • Improving graft imaging
  • Radial artery vasospasm
  • Evaluation of External Stent for Vein Grafts
  • Effectiveness of a new phase 1 drug  in stimulating the growth of new blood vessels within the heart for patients following heart attacks.
  • 3F Aortic Bioprosthesis
  • Assessment of the MIRA Mechanical Heart Valve
  • Assessment of Prima Plus Bioprosthesis

For further information on How to Apply, please visit the Graduate School website of the Medical Sciences Division.