A program providing cardiac care for children in South Carolina
Official title: Pediatric Heart Network: Medical University of South Carolina
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-11011362 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Pediatric Heart Program at MUSC is working to improve heart care for kids with heart conditions by teaming up with doctors and researchers to find better treatments and train new healthcare professionals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $375,743 |
| NIH project number | 5UM1HL172707-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11011362 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include children under 11 years old with various cardiac disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cardiac related health issues may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Pediatric Heart Program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is dedicated to providing comprehensive cardiac care for children, including surgeries and catheterizations. This program serves a diverse population across the state, ensuring high-quality outcomes for pediatric patients with heart conditions. MUSC collaborates with a network of pediatric cardiologists to enhance research and clinical practices, aiming to improve the health and treatment options for young patients with abnormal heart development. The program also focuses on training new healthcare professionals in pediatric cardiology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment protocols and outcomes for children with heart conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in pediatric cardiology has shown significant success in improving patient outcomes through collaborative care models.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Atz, Andrew M — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Atz, Andrew M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.