Cutting Edge
Cardiovascular Research
Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute (CVRTI) advances cutting-edge cell-to-bedside cardiovascular research and education to address one of the world’s leading causes of death.
At the CVRTI, we uncover new insights into heart muscle biology while developing innovative therapies for patients with heart failure and life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, including sudden cardiac death.
About CVRTI
Uniting Science and
Medicine to Heal the Heart
Located at the University of Utah, the CVRTI brings together a multidisciplinary team of 18 investigator-led laboratories, uniting scientists and physician-scientists to advance cardiovascular discovery. Our research spans heart muscle biology, electrophysiology, metabolism, and genetics.
Founded in 1969, CVRTI is one of the nation’s oldest cardiovascular institutes. Its discoveries have shaped clinical care, including the development of the first artificial heart, discovering the genetic basis of long QT arrhythmias, cardiac mapping, and myocardial recovery..
Research LabsCVRTI’s Seminar Series
Details of the upcoming seminar will be announced in published soon. Kindly stay tuned for further information, and we wish you a rewarding and enjoyable summer break.
The Latest From CVRTI
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Can Gene Therapy One Day Prevent Heart Failure Before It Starts?
Read Entire blog HereMost heart failure treatment begins after the damage is done. A patient develops symptoms, imaging confirms structural changes, and a medication regimen is built around managing what remains. But gene…
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Combining Gene Therapy With Traditional Heart Failure Treatments
Read Entire blog HereGene therapy works alongside traditional heart failure treatment. Standard medications help manage blood pressure, fluid retention, and cardiac workload. Gene therapy addresses the damaged and dysfunctional cells inside the cardiac…
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What We Know About the Safety of Cardiac Gene Therapy
Read Entire blog HereHeart disease kills more people globally each year than any other condition. For decades, treatment has largely been limited to managing symptoms with medications aimed at reducing strain on the…
