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Cardiovascular Research Institute

CRI Activity Centers

Specialties

 Research Areas




  • Basic and translational research
  • Gene discovery
  • Angiogenesis/myogenesis
  • Stem cell therapy
  • Vulnerable plaque
  • Molecular diagnostic and therapeutic strategies
  • Innovative and emerging devices and technologies
  • Drug eluting stent registries
  • Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)/MI interventions
  • Carotid stent trials
  • Bioabsorbable stents
  • Photodynamic and radio frequency therapy
  • Devices in peripheral vascular disease
  • Atherosclerosis and lipids
  • Endothelial dysfunction HDL therapy for ACS
  • Electrophysiology
  • Cardiovascular imaging – IVUS, ECHO, MRI, Cardiac CT
  • Pharmacologic therapies for Cardiovascular Disease
  • Congestive Heart Failure

 Research Background & Expertise




  • The Cardiovascular Research Institute (CRI), led by Stephen E. Epstein, MD, an internationally recognized investigator, is responsible for coordinating and performing all cardiovascular research within MedStar Research Institute.

  • Located on the campus of Washington Hospital Center, the busiest and most comprehensive heart program in the country – over 12,000 catheterizations, 5,000 percutaneous interventional procedures, 3,500 open heart procedures, 3,000 ACS related catheterizations, and 1,000 ACS patients admitted to the coronary care unit on an annual basis.

  • Comprised of world-renowned cardiovascular investigators, basic and translational scientists, interventional cardiologists, research nurses, study coordinators, technicians, sonographers, and support staff dedicated to developing new technologies and strategies to enhance patient care.

  • Investigators are experienced in managing Federal, commercial, and privately sponsored research studies; currently, CRI is involved in more than 50 clinical and translational research studies. Consortium of investigators has over 1,000 publications in leading medical journals, and hold prestigious academic affiliations and NIH appointments; numerous research-based patents are held.

  • In-house data coordinating center manages CRI’s proprietary recruitment and genetic databases and has access to one of the largest inpatient coronary care databases in the country with prospectively-acquired information on over 5,000 patients.

  • Dedicated research laboratories specialize in vascular and molecular biology, pre-clinical animal studies, lipoprotein metabolism, atherosclerosis research and cardiac imaging.

  • Highly sought after research fellowship program has an established reputation of producing leaders in the field of cardiology and vascular care.

  • Offers a comprehensive cardiovascular continuing medical education (CME) program and has a dedicated 12,000 square foot Cardiovascular Training and Education Center (CTEC) to teach new concepts and techniques in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular and endovascular disorders.

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Transforming Research Into Results

Washington Hospital Center / Cardiovascular Research Institute
110 Irving St, NW, Suite 4B1/ Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-877-7460 / Fax: 202-877-2715
CRI@medstar.net