Research
We are passionate about improving heart care through scientific discovery. Learn more about how we foster cardiovascular research, including our venture into the field of cardiovascular "genomic" research.
Education
Our education center provides accurate, clear and understandable information about heart disease.
We also invite medical professionals to attend live meetings, participate in web casts and browse information available on the site.
Community Outreach
Washington, DC is home to more than 500,000 people and the nation's capitol. It is a cultural hub, a thriving city for business and a top tourist destination.
Unfortunately, Washington, DC, also ranked third in a state-by-state comparison of deaths due to heart disease.
What's New
February 5, 2009 Cardiovascular Pharmacogenomics: Hypertension -- Personalized Medicine Lecture Series
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View webcast of "Advanced Imaging of Atrial Fibrillation," Douglas L. Packer, MD -- EP Visiting Professor
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View "Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: How are we doing?", Michael Gold, MD, PhD -- EP Visiting Professor
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View webcast of "The Genetics of Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Paradigm for Cardiovascular Genetic Medicine"
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The Richard B. and Lynne V. Cheney Cardiovascular Institute Established
It was a generous $2.7 million charitable contribution from Vice President Richard Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney that gave the Institute its beginning.
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