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Acute Cardiac Unloading and REcovery Working Group

Advancing the science and mechanistic understanding of acute cardiac unloading, supporting the translation of basic and clinical research into therapies aimed at heart muscle recovery

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Dr. Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, gives
keynote address at 2017 A-CURE Symposium

Watch Dr. Valentin Fuster, Editor-In-Chief of The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, speak on the new frontiers in cardiovascular research at the 2017 A-CURE Symposium in Barcelona.

Explore the science and history behind acute unloading

Use our Resources library to and explore peer-reviewed publication, educational tools, and talks from our Faculty members on acute cardiac unloading.

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The A-CURE Working Group is comprised of leading academic experts in clinical and basic cardiac research that is dedicated to advancing the science and clinical application of acute cardiac unloading.

Featured Resources

Circulation Heart Failure, May 2018

Left Ventricular Mechanical Unloading by Total Support of Impella in Myocardial Infarction Reduces Infarct Size, Preserves Left Ventricular Function, and Prevents Subsequent Heart Failure in Dogs

Navin Kapur, MD, Tufts University Medical Center

Dr. Kapur speaking on the cutting edge science behind cardioprotection and acute unloading.

JAHA, 2018

Left Ventricular Unloading Using an Impella CP Improves Coronary Flow and Infarct Zone Perfusion in Ischemic Heart Failure

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Learn cardiovascular physiology, hemodynamics, and pressure-volume loops through this dynamic, interactive simulation.

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Understanding the Pressure-Volume Loop

The pressure-volume loop is an excellent way of understanding the science of acute unloading. This video series presented by Khan Academy provides a first-rate source for educating yourself and your students on the hemodynamic information contained in the P-V loop.

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ACC 2018 Scientific Sessions

March 10-12, 2018
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