Vascular Medicine Research

 

Investigating All Aspects of Peripheral Vascular Disorders

The Vascular Medicine Research Program at BIDMC spans all areas of investigation involving peripheral vascular disorders, with disciplines ranging from basic/translational research to clinical health services and outcomes research. Consisting of a diverse group of investigators, the program receives funding from non-profit foundations, the National Institutes of Health, industry partnerships and philanthropy. The program has a particular interest in training new investigators, and members of the program include medical students, residents/fellows and junior faculty. The group collaborates closely with multiple biostatisticians, and the clinical research program arm operates as part of the Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology. Since its inception, the program has been prolific, publishing more than 40 manuscripts annually, presenting original science at national and international meetings, participating in national societies, and contributing to updates of society guideline recommendations.

 

Our Team

   Eric Secemsky, MD         Anna Krawisz, MD       Alec Schmaier, MD          Brett Carroll, MD             Betsy Rose, RN

Key Areas of Interest:

 

Health Services & Patient-Oriented Outcomes

 

 

Safety & Effectiveness 

 

 

  

 

Clinical Trials

 

Thrombosis

Research

Thrombosis and Coagulation

The basic/translational thrombosis and coagulation research program, run by Alec Schmaier, MD, PhD, focuses on endothelial dysfunction that predisposes to thrombosis. In collaboration with the Division of Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Dr. Schmaier’s laboratory is using cellular and animal models and state-of-the-art intravital microscopy to understand novel mechanisms of thrombotic disease and investigate therapeutic interventions. For more information, visit: Schmaier Lab | Thrombosis research

 

Comparative Safety and Effectiveness Research

Elective Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Repair Outcomes

Treatments and Procedures | BIDMC of Boston

This project, led by Brett Carroll, MD, reviewed outcomes following elective ascending aortic repair to determine risk factors for adverse events and to evaluate difference by institutional surgical volume. The study utilized the Nationwide Readmissions Database. Results are now published in Heart