OUR MISSION
Since 2003, Midwest Cardiovascular Research & Education Foundation nurses, cardiologists, and community leaders have committed themselves to supporting research and education that seek to improve cardiovascular health and clinical outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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OUR RESEARCH
Midwest Cardiovascular Research and Education Foundation collaborates on cutting-edge national and global clinical trials. We aim to advance the health and cardiovascular care of patients and to broaden evidence-based practice.
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CURRENT RESEARCH TRIALS
KARDIA 3
This study is testing whether adding a new drug called zilebesiran can help lower blood pressure in patients who have high cardiovascular risk and whose hypertension is not well controlled by current medications. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either zilebesiran or a placebo, and the study aims to determine if zilebesiran is effective and …
VICTORIAN I PREVENT
This study is testing if a drug called inclisiran can prevent major heart problems in people at high risk who haven’t had a major cardiovascular event before. Participants receive either inclisiran or a placebo through a shot on Day 1, Day 90, and every six months. The study aims to see if inclisiran can reduce …
PREVAIL
The PREVAIL study is a phase 3 clinical trial investigating the effect of a drug called Obicetrapib in patients with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD). These patients are already on the highest possible doses of other lipid-lowering therapies but still need better control of their condition. This study is designed to see if Obicetrapib can further …
DAPA ACT HF
The DAPA ACT HF-TIMI 68 study is a clinical trial investigating the effect of dapagliflozin on patients hospitalized with acute heart failure. This trial involves patients who have been stabilized during their hospital stay and compares the outcomes of those treated with dapagliflozin versus a placebo. The main goal is to determine if starting dapagliflozin …
EDUCATION
Education through research: Midwest Cardiovascular Research & Education Foundation does this through clinical trials.
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Annual Continuing Medical Education Event
Each year, we host an expert speaker to highlight new and cutting edge topics. It is our goal that this knowledge will enhance the care and wellbeing of our patients and community.
Summer Externship Program
Each summer, we invite an area high school graduate or college student to work closely with us. These externs gain a deeper understanding of the conduct of clinical research and the care of patients within clinical trials. They gain exposure to cardiovascular care in the inpatient and outpatient settings. These students have gone on to careers in fields such as medicine, clinical psychology, nursing, and clinical research.
CPR Training
We provide free CPR training to area non-profit organizations, including the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s). Early intervention in cardiac arrest is the key to survival.