Improving care for children and adults with heart conditions

Pediatric Heart Network University of Pittsburgh

NIH-funded research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11005046

This study is all about improving the care for kids and young adults with heart problems, so they can get better treatment and support from the experts at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Children's Hospital.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Pittsburgh, United States)
Project IDNIH-11005046 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the care and treatment of patients with congenital and acquired heart diseases, particularly in children and young adults. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Children's Hospital aims to leverage its extensive healthcare network and expertise to provide comprehensive clinical services and follow-up care. By integrating diverse patient populations and utilizing advanced data management, the project seeks to improve patient outcomes and ensure effective treatment pathways for heart conditions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and young adults with congenital or acquired heart diseases.

Not a fit: Patients with non-cardiac conditions or those outside the age range of 0-21 years may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and better health outcomes for patients with heart conditions.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research in pediatric cardiology has shown success in improving care through integrated healthcare networks, making this approach promising.

Where this research is happening

Pittsburgh, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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