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Advancing Research for Heart, Lung and Vascular Health

Partnered with one of the top cardiac centers in the nation — the AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute — our Heart, Lung and Vascular Research Department offers the latest in leading-edge research. With a patient-focused orientation and commitment to quality, our research program leverages deep clinical and scientific expertise to address significant questions that impact the health of our communities.

Our experienced team of physicians and research nurses enrolls participants in a broad range of randomized trials and registry-based research studies. We work closely to incorporate research findings into the comprehensive care of our patients. Embedded in one of the top cardiac research centers in the nation, the Cardiovascular Research Department helps patients access innovative and promising new treatments and technologies before they become the standard of care for the general public.

Featured Clinical Trials

About Our Facility

The Heart, Lung and Vascular Research Department, located at AdventHealth Orlando, leverages the internal resources from the Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute to facilitate the seamless operation of research projects.

Fully Equipped

The Heart, Lung and Vascular Research Department has a fully equipped onsite examination room for participant visits and non-surgical research procedures with proximity to central registration and valet parking. Restricted access cabinets enable compliant storage of investigational products and devices.

Our Services

The Heart, Lung and Vascular Research Department has access to a suite of services for routine and complex laboratory draws, with expertise in sample processing, storage, analysis and shipping. Our research department is also equipped to leverage a centralized research laboratory to process more complex specimens as required by some research protocols. For additional laboratory capabilities, including advanced cellular and molecular endpoint analyses, please contact our research team.

For Research Partners

For our research partners, we have access to a full complement of procedural, pharmacy, radiologic and surgical services to enable advanced clinical trials and studies. Please contact the research team for additional information.

Areas of Focus

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Rhythm Disorder
  • Heart Valve Disease Treatment
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Vascular Disease Care

Meet Our Team

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Kevin D. Accola, MD

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon
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Rohit Bhatheja, MD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI

Medical Director, Cardiologist
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Naushad A. Shaik, MD, FACC, FHRS, CCDS

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
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James Tarver, III, MD

Director, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiologist

Our Capabilities

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