Cardio clinical trial leads to a new chapter
After finding herself unable to walk down her street without experiencing shortness of breath, Rosa Ingram took a leap of faith to better her heart’s health, and it paid off.
Impact Area: Cardiovascular
The clinicians and scientists at the OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute are leading a new revolution in cardiovascular medicine.
Emergency heart surgery saves a life
After undergoing emergency cardiac surgery at OHSU last February, Jim Andring beat the odds of survival from a Type A aortic dissection.
Inquiring Minds: Howard Song, M.D., Ph.D.
Cardiovascular science has grown leaps and bounds in research and development since its creation. Howard Song, M.D., Ph.D., is helping revolutionize the field.
Research
OHSU research saves lives. Research is the origin of every lifesaving discovery, every medical advancement, every new cure, treatment or therapy. OHSU researchers — focused on forging the path toward bright futures — transform science every day. By collaborating across disciplines with partners near and far, OHSU’s research improves health for us all. Our innovations […]
Heart-to-heart: OHSU patient’s life-changing experience inspires advocacy
One conversation with her new cardiologist changed everything for Carolyn Stanley.
The Changemakers: Steven E. Mansoor, M.D., Ph.D.
Cardiologist and physician-scientist Steven Mansoor, M.D., Ph.D., is researching new drugs to fight a variety of medical conditions.
The heart of the matter
Sara K., an OHSU cardiac patient and co-chair of Mended Hearts on the Hill, shares her story in this audio feature.
The Changemakers: Joaquin Cigarroa, M.D.
Dr. Joaquin Cigarroa is the division head and endowed Melvin Judkins professor of cardiology and the director at the Knight Cardiovascular Institute. In March 2024 he spoke about the history of heart surgery and OHSU’s dedication to cardiovascular research at a conference. Here are some highlights from his talk.
For Joaquin Cigarroa, M.D., progress is a team effort
The new director of the OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute on the power of collaboration and compassionate care.
Giving from the heart
Debi Coleman was a patient and a donor whose strong belief in science and knowledge helped OHSU usher in advanced research to help others.
