The Cardiology Unit continues to develop its research program in association with key areas of clinical service.
In addition to the link with the University of Melbourne Department of Medicine – Western Precinct, collaborative ties with Victoria University, Monash University and the Baker Institute were strengthened. The unit looks forward to ongoing increased growth and research output in the year to come.
Current active clinical trials:
Alfred Left Main PCI: The Role of CT Angiography as a suitable alternative to Invasive Coronary Angiography in Detecting Left Main Stent Restenosis Investigator Initiated Sponsor: Alfred Health Principal Investigator: A/Prof William Chan
EASY AS: The Early valve replacement in severe ASYmptomatic aortic stenosis Investigator Initiated Sponsor: The University of Western Australia Principal Investigator: Prof Tom Marwick
PREVAIL: Obicetrapib and Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomized Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Effect of 10 mg Obicetrapib in Participants With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Who are Not Adequately Controlled Despite Maximally Tolerated Lipid-Modifying Therapies. Commercial Sponsor: NewAmsterdam Pharma BV, The Netherlands Principal Investigator: Dr Ben Costello
RESTORE MI: Restoring Microcirculatory Perfusion in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Investigator Initiated Sponsor: University of Sydney Principal Investigator: A/Prof William Chan
Page last updated December 2023
