Researchers in Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Center for Women's Cardiovascular Health at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute are conducting clinical research trials to learn more about treating women affected by cardiovascular disease. The following clinical research trial(s), specific to women and cardiovascular disease, are currently recruiting volunteers.

Clinical research trials search for new and better ways to understand and treat disease. Participating in a clinical research trial is an informative learning experience for the volunteer. Please consider volunteering in a clinical research trial as your participation will contribute to important advancements of medical knowledge.

Both men and women who have heart disease are at risk for heart failure due to an inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs and for heart rhythm disturbances when the electrical system of the heart short circuits to create ineffective heart beating. However, there are significant differences in the types and frequency of heart rhythm disturbances in men and women. Some inherited diseases are more common in men and women and some acquired diseases, such as atrial fibrillation, behave very differently in men and women. The purpose of the proposed studies is to better define the biologic differences in the electrical systems of the heart in men and women to allow better design of treatment options. The studies described below involve volunteers, both with and without heart disease, to participate in National Institutes of Health funded studies.