NGHC Research
Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans today and we believe
that learning more about this disease is the best way to reduce its
effects and death. Our goal is to provide cutting edge investigational
treatment strategies, perform pre-clinical studies of promising new
technologies, and carry out basic scientific research to better
understand the underlying mechanisms of cardiovascular disease. Our
continued mission is to provide much needed education and explore the
potential impact on the future of heart disease and keeping the heart
healthy.
For more than a decade, Northeast Georgia Heart Center (NGHC) has been
providing exceptional cardiac and vascular services to patients
throughout the region. We offer the newest treatment options as well as
the latest technological advances. Due to our involvement in clinical
research cardiovascular innovations have been made possible. Since 2002,
NGHC Research has become a leader in the conduction of clinical
research, completing more than 75 studies and trials. Through these
investigational studies we save lives. We participate in studies that
result in new or improved medicines and devices, such as new heart
medicines, heart stents, and MRI-safe pacemakers. We are committed to
providing the highest level of cardiac and vascular care to our
patients, and research allows us the opportunity to have access to the
newest medicines and devices available. NGHC Research is involved in
both national and global research, participating in an average of 30
clinical trials per year. Our goal is to participate in clinical trials
that change lives.
If you would like more information about the studies NGHC Research is
conducting or would be interested in participating in a clinical trial,
please contact our Research Department at 678-989-5003 or 678-989-5001,
or by email: NGHCresearch@ngheartcenter.com
Clinical
Trials NGHC Research has a
variety of active clinical trials. Please follow the links below
for current trials underway.
· Atrial Fibrillation Clinical
Trial
· Ablation
· Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
· Biventricular (BiV) Pacing
· Pacemaker Trial
· Carotid Artery Disease
· Iliac Stent Trial
· Atrial Fibrillation Catheter
Ablation Trial
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What is a
Clinical Trial?
A clinical trial is a research study in which
researchers evaluate the safety and effectiveness of
investigational treatments. The investigational treatment is
given to patients that volunteer to participate in the clinical
trial. Once investigational treatments are found to be safe and
effective they then become available for doctors to use to treat
patients nationwide
Why Should
I Volunteer?
By taking part in a clinical trial, you are an important
link in creating new treatments for the future. If it were not
for patients volunteering to participate in clinical trials, the
treatment that you are currently receiving for your health
problem would not be available. All treatments available today
underwent a clinical trial to provide information to the FDA
regarding its safety and effectiveness. The National Institutes
of Health highlight multiple benefits and potential risks
associated with participating in a clinical trial. For more
information, visit
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. |
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