Cardiac Biopsy Collection Repository and Database
Kenneth S. Campbell
Summary
Use samples procured from patients to improve understanding of molecular, cellular, and tissue-level processes produced by a variety of cardiac diseases and therapeutic interventions.
Description
This is a prospective study enrolling patients referred for or undergoing cardiovascular procedures or treatment at the University of Kentucky. The study aims to facilitate the discovery of novel diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets and improve the pathophysiological understanding of cardiac conditions.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients undergoing evaluation of a cardiac condition or receiving a right heart catheterization with biopsy clinically indicated who are at least 18 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients without a cardiovascular or amyloidosis diagnosis, under 18 years of age.
Location
- University of KentuckyLexington, Kentucky