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The Clinical Research Department of St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas is dedicated to providing the most innovative and progressive medical care to our patients. By participating in clinical studies sponsored by both pharmaceutical and device companies, our physicians contribute to the advancement of medicine, and bring to our patients the most advanced drugs and devices available in the marketplace. Our Clinical Research Department provides pharmaceutical and device companies a premier source for conducting phase II-IV inpatient and outpatient clinical research and all phases of device research. Experience St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas physicians have 20 plus years of collective experience in conducting clinical trials. In addition, we employ trained, full-time dedicated research nurse coordinators. Our Clinical Research Manager has over ten years of research experience and has been certified by both the Association of Clinical Research Professionals and the Society of Clinical Research Associates. Our physicians have a distinct awareness of how to incorporate research into their private practices with their combined experience of over 200 studies. We have successfully conducted clinical trials in the following areas: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Congestive Heart Failure, Anticoagulation, Nuclear Medicine, Angioplasty, Hypertension, Cardiac Arrhythmia and more. In addition, we have conducted clinical trials requiring the following specialized procedures: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, Cardiac MRI, Pharmaceutical Stress Testing, Echocardiography, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pharmacokinetic Sampling. Are you Interested in Participating in a Clinical Trial? What questions should I ask before deciding to participate?
Where can I get more information about research studies? http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/info/whatis Ongoing St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas Trials We currently are conducting clinical trials in the following areas. If you are interested in participating, please call our Clinical Research Department at 501-255-6138. Congestive Heart Failure Anticoagulation for patients with Atrial Fibrillation Trial to reduce cardiac events in patients with diabetes, anemia and renal insufficiency Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Pacemakers Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy |
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Clinical Research 
A clinical research study or clinical trial is a scientific way to improve or develop new methods of health care. Research studies are designed to answer specific questions on how to better prevent, diagnose, or treat diseases and disorders. Research Studies may involve medications, or devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators.