UAB - SOM - Division of Cardiovascular Disease - Nuclear Cardiology Research Program

Division of Cardiovascular Disease

Nuclear Cardiology Research Program

	The UAB Nuclear Cardiology Research Program involves large single- and multi-center trials and investigator-initiated projects that deal with imaging-specific and disease-specific problems. The emphasis is on new ideas that impact patient care. Program Director Fadi Hage, MD

Related Information	Nuclear Cardiology Fellowship Nuclear Cardiology Laboratory

Types of Research	Basic Translational Clinical

Focus	Imaging-specific and disease-specific problems, including: Cardiac disorders (such as coronary heart disease and LV dyssynchrony) Diabetes mellitus Chronic kidney disease

Scope	Single center Multi-center Investigator Database NOTE: The study protocols rely upon our rich database as well as on prospective studies involving patients with various cardiac disorders such as diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease and coronary heart disease as examples. We rely on a team of experienced faculty and involve our cardiology trainees, research nurses and research fellows and other support personnel.

Methods	Methods include: Perfusion (and alternative) tracers Alternative stress agents

Collaborations	Medicine Radiology

Future Directions	We seek opportunities for collaboration with other groups both within and outside the UAB Health System. We have regular research meetings and make every effort to present some of the work in our CME-approved nuclear conferences.

Contact Information	Ami Iskandrian, MD, MACC Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Chris Bolling, Office Administrator Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Lyons-Harrison Research Building, Room 318 1900 University Boulevard Birmingham Alabama 35294-0006 Office Phone: (205) 934.0545 Office Fax: (205) 934-7579