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

Innovation Lecture: Navin Kapur, MD | Tufts Medical Center

Current Understanding of the Molecular Mechanisms of Unloading & Recovery: Past, Present, and Future – Presented at A-CURE 2022.

Distinguished Lecture: Emma Birks, MD, PhD | University of Kentucky

Heart Recovery: Insights from RESTAGE-HF – Presented at A-CURE 2022.

Jane Wilcox, MD | Northwestern University

Patient Identification and Fundamentals of Heart Recovery vs. Remission – Presented at A-CURE 2022.

View the Latest A-CURE Resources & Publications

Access current publications, abstracts, experimental protocols, and other valuable resources.

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

Have a Question About Acute Cardiac Unloading?

Email the A-CURE Working Group faculty to inquire about the science of unloading, experimental protocols, potential collaborations, or other questions on acute unloading.

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.