Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists is setting the standard in cardiovascular care – providing clinical advantage and opportunities for our patients by participating in more than 20 clinical research trials. These studies include pacemakers and defibrillators, as well as bi-ventricular devices for patients diagnosed with heart failure. VCS is very active in carotid stenting research, participating in both pre and post market studies. We also offer nuclear imaging studies and trials using cardiovascular drugs. If you are interested in current or future clinical trials, please talk with your physician or your nurse practitioner. You may also contact one of our research nurses by calling our main office number at 804-282-2685.

Mission Statement:

The Clinical Research Department of Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists exists to provide clinical expertise in performing cardiovascular research that offers the examination of safe, innovative cardiovascular therapeutic devices and pharmaceuticals. Through the efforts of our research team, we believe participation in research will benefit our patients, our practice, and the cardiovascular industry.