Database/Repository for Cardiac Tissue and Related Specimens

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study to collect and store your medical information and specimens for use in future research studies to understand heart function and disease.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Adults scheduled for:<ul>
<li>Heart transplantation</li>
<li>Ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation</li>
<li>Other cardiac procedures</li></ul>

What is Involved?

If you choose to join this study, you will:<ul>
<li>Have heart tissue that is normally thrown away during your heart surgery collected</li>
<li>Have blood samples collected before and after surgery</li>
<li>Have a urine sample collected before and after surgery</li>
<li>Have your medical information collected</li></ul>

Study Details

Full Title

Database/Repository for Cardiac Tissue and Related Specimens

Principal Investigator

Carmelo
Milano

Protocol Number

PRO00005621

Phase

N/A

Enrollment Status

Open to Enrollment