Ongoing Research Projects

Tikosyn Project - safety and efficacy of Dofetilide for the treatment of AF

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

 Unfunded

Pending

startup

 LARIAT ANP - study of effect of LAA ligation on ANP levels

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

 Unfunded

February 2013

enrolling

Vasopressors in CS - study of vasopressor use in cardiogenic shock patients

Kamal Gupta MD

 Unfunded

February 2013

enrolling

SCUF - study of temporal changes in renal function across different rates of ultrafiltration in acute decompensated heart failure

Buddhadeb Dawn MD

 Unfunded

February 2013

enrolling

Comparison of dabigatran to coumadin in AF patients undergoing RFA

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

Pending

startup

RFA of VT and Hemodynamic Stability

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Medtronic

12/2012

enrolling

SCORE-VT: study of the effect of oral steroid use on outcomes in patients undergoing RFA of VT

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Biosense Webster

pending

startup

Study of non-contact mapping of AVNRT and characterization of slow and fast pathways using non-contact array mapping

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

pending

startup

Burden of AF Post Cavotricuspid Isthmus Ablation in Patients with and without Prior AF

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

July 2012

enrolling

Improvement in Left Ventricle Diastolic Function after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Buddhadeb Dawn MD

Unfunded

July 2012

enrolling

Clinical and echocardiographic predictors for development of diastolic dysfunction

Buddhadeb Dawn MD

Unfunded

July 2012

enrolling

Evaluation of Diastolic Function in Patients Undergoing Treatment for Breast Cancer

Buddhadeb Dawn MD

Unfunded

July 2012

Enrolling

Study of the correlation between epicardial LV pacing lead location and CRT response

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Medtronic

June 2012

Enrolling

Predictors of Successful Atrio-Ventricular Ablation: Single Center Experience

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

June 2012

Enrolling

Incidence & Predictors of Mechanical Abnormalities of QuickSite and QuickFlex Left Ventricular Pacing Leads: Impact on Electrophysiological Profile

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

June 2012

Enrolling

Comparison of Safety and Efficacy of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Devices

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

May 2012

Enrolling

Hybrid Procedure for the Treatment of Long Standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Registry

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Estech

March 2012

Enrolling

YOGA-STAR: effect of yoga on arrhythmia burden and quality of life in patients with inappropriate sinus tachycardia

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

KU Endowment

February 2012

enrolling

SYNC-YOGA: study of the effect of yoga on neurocardiogenic syncope

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

KU Endowment

February 2012

enrolling

Assessment of premature ventricular contractions in patients undergoing tilt table tests

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

February 2012

enrolling

Assessment of the safety of electrophysiology procedures in patients with pulmonary hypertension

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

February 2012

enrolling

Comparison of low ankle pressure method of ABI measurement and exercise ABI in patients with normal high ABI as measured conventionally

Kamal Gupta MD

Unfunded

February 2012

enrolling

Study of optimal lipid control in patients with non-coronary atherosclerotic vascular disease and CHD risk equivalents

Kamal Gupta MD

Unfunded

February 2012

enrolling

Temporal relationship between hemodialysis and ICD therapy in patients with end stage renal disease

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

January 2012

enrolling

Evaluation of micro coronary edge dissection and coronary artery plaque prolapse post PCI using OCT

Mark Wiley MD

Unfunded

January 2012

enrolling

Comparison of gender differences/characteristics associated with adverse in-hosptial and long-term outcomes in STEMI

Buddhadeb Dawn MD

Unfunded

December 2011

enrolling

Arrhythmia in pulmonary HTN - Study of the incidence of arrhythmias in patients with pulmonary hypertension

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

 Unfunded

September 2011

enrolling

PVI in Pneumonectomy - feasibility of pulmonary vein antral isolation in patients with pneumonectomy

Dhanunjaya lakkireddy MD

 SJM

September 2011

 enrolling

TEE OFF - a Study of the Effect of a Cardiac-Rehab-Style Program on Patients with Risk Factors But No Prior MI or Revascularization Procedure

Brian Weiford MD

KU Endowment

August 2011

enrolling

Evaluation of predictors of outcomes in subjects who have had ablation of VT

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

August 2011

enrolling

Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women Through an OB/GYN and Cardiology Collaboration

Ashley Simmons MD

Unfunded

August 2011

enrolling

POAF after esophageal surgery - incidence and predictors of post-operative atrial fibrillation(POAF) after esophageal surgery

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

 Unfunded

 Julu 2011

 enrolling

Predictors of Recurrence of AF Following Ablation - the Role of Pericardial Fat

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

July 2011

enrolling

Review of Postpartum Cardiomyopathy Prognosis and Outcomes with ICD Use

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

June 2011

enrolling

Development of a Model for Predictors of Readmission and Interventions to Decrease Readmission Rate in Medicaid Patients

Buddhadeb Dawn MD

Wake Forest

March 2011

enrolling

RFA & GI Motility

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

St. Jude Medical

November 2010

in follow-up

Change of Heart: The Long-Term Impact of the Change of Heart Program on Women's Health

Ashley Simmons MD

KU Endowment

September 2010

enrolling

Oral Steroids before Circumferential PVI for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Biosense Webster

May 2010

enrolling

Comfort Questionnaire for Patients with Implantable or Wearable Cardiac Monitoring Devices

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

February 2010

enrolling

Impact of Pocket Revision on Infection Rates

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD

Unfunded

January 2008

in follow-up

CTA Database Research Queries

Thomas Rosamond MD

Unfunded

Jun-07

enrolling