Featured research interest
Pulmonary hypertension
Studying high blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs, including pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary hypertension associated with HFpEF.
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Cardiovascular research in Phoenix, exploring new approaches to pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, and heart rhythm disorders.
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Questions that move care forward.
Heart failure
Research interests include heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
Heart rhythm disorders
Exploring cardiovascular questions in atrial fibrillation and other rhythm disorders.
Our research interests do not establish that a study is currently enrolling. The research office can confirm availability at ACRC.
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- You can ask questions and take time to decide.
- Study treatment and closer monitoring do not guarantee benefit.
Research opportunities
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Our team can explain which studies are available and how to learn whether a study may be a fit. Asking a question does not commit you to taking part.
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Shared questions.
Discuss your protocol, investigator fit, and site requirements with ACRC. We can help you identify the information needed for a focused feasibility review.
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Meet our principal investigator
Vijay Swarup, MD, FACC, FHRS
A clinical background in cardiac electrophysiology, connecting heart rhythm care with cardiovascular research.