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Study: Black men may be less likely to receive heart transplant than white men, women

Black patients in need of a heart transplant may be less likely to receive one than white patients, according to a new study led by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers.

IU School of Medicine  |  Mar 25, 2024

Beta blocker used to treat heart problems and other medical concerns could be new treatment for sickle cell cardiomyopathy

A beta blocker typically used to treat heart problems, hemangioma, migraines and anxiety could be a new therapeutic for patients with sickle cell disease.

IU School of Medicine  |  Jan 03, 2024

First ever clinical classification of heart attacks based on tissue damage adopted by Canadian Cardiovascular Society

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) released the world’s first classification of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) — or heart attack — based on heart tissue damage research that was driven by two cardiovascular investigators within the Ischemic Heart Disease Program of Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center (KCVRC) at Indiana University School of Medicine and Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

IU School of Medicine  |  Oct 29, 2023

$1.5 million gift to support prostate cancer research and cardiology research and education

In a gesture that continues their family’s long history of extraordinary generosity to Indiana University, Carmel residents W. Gerald and Diane Throgmartin made gifts earlier this month totaling $1.5 million to support lung and prostate cancer research and cardiology research and education at Indiana University School of Medicine.

IU School of Medicine  |  Oct 16, 2023

Indiana University cardiovascular researchers to host inaugural Krannert Biennial

This May, the Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center, the research engine of the IU Cardiovascular Institute, will bring more than 20 world-renowned leaders in cardiovascular research and practice to present the latest discoveries and best practices to improve the lives of patients suffering from acute MI.

IU School of Medicine  |  Feb 28, 2023

First patient enrolls in IU-led clinical trial to study treatment for acute heart attack complications

A groundbreaking new clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of a new treatment for patients with acute heart attack is now underway at Indiana University School of Medicine, with the first patient enrolling this month.

IU School of Medicine  |  Dec 22, 2022

Iron induces chronic heart failure in half of heart attack survivors, according to landmark study led by IU researcher

A multi-institution study led by Rohan Dharmakumar, PhD, of Indiana University School of Medicine, has identified that iron drives the formation of fatty tissue in the heart and leads to chronic heart failure in about fifty percent of heart attack survivors.

IU School of Medicine  |  Nov 01, 2022

Cardiovascular Institute and Department of Medicine recruits signal a future of equity and innovation in cardiovascular medicine

Two widely recognized leaders in cardiovascular medicine have been recruited to the Cardiovascular Institute (CVI), a joint enterprise between Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Medicine and Indiana University Health on the forefront of cardiovascular care, research and education.

IU School of Medicine  |  Feb 03, 2022

IU School of Medicine researchers shed new light on damaging effects of standard heart attack treatment

A study led by Indiana University School of Medicine is challenging standard treatment methods used to prevent muscle damage during heart attack.

IU School of Medicine  |  Jan 03, 2022

Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center names first director

Widely renowned for his groundbreaking research that spans the physical and biological sciences, engineering and medicine, translational imaging scientist Rohan Dharmakumar, PhD, has been named the inaugural director of the Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center.

IU School of Medicine  |  Aug 12, 2021