The VHVI Cardiovascular Research Department was established in October 2004 under Cardiac Services as a “one-stop” clinical trial management department. Our department:

• Coordinates study selection and initiation
• Evaluates protocol feasibility
• Conducts budget analysis
• Tracks outcomes

Research Department
Robert B. Vranian, MD – Medical Director
Lisa Lucas, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM – Administrative Director, Cardiac Services
Diana Louder, RN, BSN, MHA – Administrative Director, Cardiac Services
Patrice Buwe, RN, BSN – Research Coordinator
Mykyelle Crawford, RN, BSN – Research Coordinator

Mission

• Improve the health of the members of our community by facilitating organized medical research
• Develop community programs to effectively assist innovative care and service.

Clinical Trials - Current and Future
CRESCENDO- Metabolic Syndrome
CVT-RANEXA - Angina
PROACT – CV Surgery
REDEEM - ACS 
RELY-ABLE - AF
RE-LY – AF 
SAPPHIRE - Device
XIENCE V - Device