RESEARCH & OUTREACH
 
        
           Knowledge is power. Our research and outreach initiatives reflect this. Basic and clinical research efforts cover all aspects of cardiac care. They generate knowledge, empowers society comprehensively address leading issues of the present and anticipate the concerns of the future. Building on our rich record, we continue to chart newer and newer courses in research. The guiding principle of our outreach initiative is ‘Power to the People’. We take established medical knowledge to the public through various media (the press, television, radio, telemedicine and camps) and empower the people to act positively.
  Completed Research
  Research Activities Under Progress
  International Clinical Studies
  Clinical Studies Awaiting Approval
  Outreach Services









  RESEARCH & OUTREACH > COMPLETED RESEARCH
 
Completed Research

 
The occurrence of late potential in Acute Myocardial Infarction and in recovery and incidence of Ventricular Arhythmia - 1995 - 96.
 
The incidence of silent Carotid Artery Disease-Doppler Imaging Assessment in people with        significant Coronary Artery Disease - 1996 - 97.
 
Does the surface ECG reflect the actual quantum of Coronary Artery Disease-Angiography - ECG Correlation - 1997.
 
Nicorandil Intravenous administration for Unstable Angina to compare its efficacy with conventional Intravenous Nitroglycerine infusion in  50  patients during  Acute  Coronary  Syndrome  with other conventional treatment.
 
Effects of Fluvostatin on 50 patients who had combined Hyperlipidemia after 6 weeks of diet therapy.
 
The influence of Ramipril on LV function in Post MI patients 1998-99.
 
The influence of Beta Blockers on LV function in Post Infarct patients 1998-99.
 
First dose Hypotension with Ace Inhibitors, Does it depend on the molecules used - 1998.
 
The maximum dose tolerability of Ramipril by Indian patients and its effect on Renal Profile and Systemic Pressure - 2000.
 
Comparative efficacy of Low Molecular Weight Heparin v/s Unfracturated Heparin in Unstable  Angine.
 
Coparative assessment of luminal narrowing - cross section area of Coronary Arteries by Angiography Vs Intravascular Ultrasound.
 
Application of Myocardial contrast study in Unstable Angina and Acute Infarction before and after intervention.
 
Creaton of specific software for patient Data including history, Risk factors, Lab data, Intervention Data etc.
 

The influence Hyperinsulinemia, Serum Fibrinogen Level, Autonomic Neuropathy,Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor, Homocystein in Diabetics, Tissue Plasminogen Activator with Cardio Vascular complication.


   
     












  RESEARCH & OUTREACH > RESEARCH ACTIVITIES UNDER PROGRESS
 
Research Activities Under Progress

 
Coronary artery size in India – Male & Female , Age & Sex, body surface area influence.
 
Normal range of myocardial thickness in Indian adult population.
 
The range of mitral and tricuspid value ring size, age and sex, BMI influence.
 
The impact of exercise on blood pressure control on systemic hypertension by beta-blockers and calcium blockers / ACE Inhibitor.
 
The influence of exercise on moderate transvalvular gradient in rheumatic & non-rheumatic and valvular stenotic lesion in the decision-making for intervention.
 
The pattern of coronary artery disease in Diabetics Vs Non-Diabetics based on angiographic profile.
 
The influence of long term programmed exercise on low HDL level.
 
Action of Nicotinic Acid beyond Cholesterol reduction in particular platelet function.
 
The influence of both topical and oral Nicotinic Acid on Lipid Profile.
 
Beyond LDL Cholesterol – Is it necessary to modify NCEP guidelines for CAD and its susceptibility, Grant by Ministry of Science and Technology, Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.

   











  RESEARCH & OUTREACH > INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL STUDIES
 
International Clinical Studies
 
CREATE STUDY – influence of low molecular weight herparin with Glucose – Insulin - Potassium (GIK)  Administration in  collaboration Mc Master University,  Hamiltion Canada, Project Director- Dr.Salim Yusuf – STILL ON
 
The Hirulog Early Reperfusion Occlusion (HERO 2) Trial – An open  prospectively randomized comparison of Hirulog Versus Heparin  in patients  receiving  aspirin, thrombolysis (Streptokinase) for the treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction – COMPLETED, PUBLISHED IN THE LANCET, DECEMBER 2001
 
Enalarpril in hypertension Crisis – Left Ventricular dysfunction – STILL ON
 
Nicotinic acid – the effects of nicotinic acid on plasma Triglycerides and HDL cholesterol.
 
Create Registry – Since there is no  figure available now for the actual incidence of unstable angina in indian patient. This multicentre  study initiated  collaboration with St Johns Medical College and Mcmaster Unversity , Canada – STILL ON
 

A multi national and multi center douoble-blind, randomized, place-controlled Parallel group design study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an extended infusion of Tedisamil Sesquifumurate in the rapid conversion of  Atrial  Fibrillation or  Flutter to Normal Sinus Rhythm in subjects with recent onset Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter.

 
A multi national and multi center douoble-blind, randomized, place-controlled Parallel group design study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an extended infusion of Tedisamil Sesquifumurate in the rapid conversion of  Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter to  Normal Sinus Rhythm in subjects after Cardiac Surgery.

   














                                                 

  RESEARCH & OUTREACH > CLINICAL STUDIES AWAITING APPROVAL
 
Clinical Studies Awaiting Approval
 
Phase 3 international multi-centric study in UnstableAngina  /  NSTEMI evaluating  the efficacy and safety of Fondaparinux, a synthetic Oligosaccharide  which  is  an  indirect inhibitor  of  Factor Xa- Oasis – 5.
 
Open-label, randomized, multi-centre, phase III, parallel group study to compare the efficacy and safety of Rosuvastatin and Atorvastain in Indian subjects with type Iia and Iib Hypercholesterolaemia
 
Open – label, multi-centre single arm study to Evaluate the efficacy and safety of Metoprolol CR in patients with Hypertension (SIMPLE)

   









                                                         

  RESEARCH & OUTREACH > OUTREACH SERVICES
 
Outreach Services
 
Regular Cardiac screening Camps for the public are conducted in the institution,
     CGHS Camp - SRMC & RI, Chennai - 12.09.98.
     WORLD HEART DAY - SRMC & RI, Chennai - 30.09.2001.
 
And also at various locations outside the campus,
     Kumuram Hospital, Vellore - 1995.
     Bharani Hospital, Chennai - 1996.
     Sri Sankara Health Center, Chennai - 06.04.1996.
     Melrosapuram, Chengalpet - 19.07.1997.
     Reserve Bank of India Staff College, Chennai - Stress & Management for Executives.
     Rotary club of Gudiyattam - 11.12.1997.
     Innerwheel club of Madras Metro - Hazards of smoking - Loyola College, Chennai -       24.02.1998.
     Central Revenue Quarters - Anna Nagar, Chennai - 03.04.1999.
     Padiyanallur village, Thiruvallur.
     Andaman & Nicobar Islands - 11.04.1996.
     Super Speciality Services Division at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Kumbakonam - Monthly.
     Sivasakthi Nagar Welfare Association, Chennai - 21.07.2001.

   

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