Center for Clinical Cardiology

The Center for Clinical Cardiology is an international leader in cutting edge, innovative clinical cardiology and cardiac surgery research. The CCC is involved in national and worldwide research projects, several as a lead site, with the focus on arrhythmias, atherosclerosis, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, carotid artery disease and cardiac surgery inclusive of heart valve replacement and repair. The Center also coordinates and supports investigators working on cardiovascular drug development, devices and clinical care methodologies. Peter Kowey, MD, System Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Disease, Main Line Health, serves as Center Director. Robert Cox, PhD leads the LIMR Program in Cardiovascular Research.

Cardiovascular Research Studies at Main Line Health

• Arrhythmia drug and device research studies
• Cardiovascular research studies
• Cardiovascular surgery research studies
• Hypertension research study
• Heart failure research studies
• Coronary artery disease research studies
• Peripheral vascular disease research studies

For additional information on these studies, contact the Main Line Health Heart Center at 484.476.3030, or Ann Marie Chikowski, BSN, RN, CCRC, Clinical Research Manager.