The most remarkable advances in cardiovascular medicine all started with basic and clinical research initiatives. At the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center, exciting research projects are being carried out at both the clinical and pre-clinical levels. Some of the far-reaching initiatives currently under investigation include:

	Novel ways to prevent the progression of coronary artery disease
	Protecting against heart attacks by decreasing the damage or by restoring blood flow to areas affected by clogged arteries
	Enhancing the performance of failing hearts
	Detecting heart damage earlier and more accurately
	Precisely detecting the presence of circulation blockage

Many of these research projects build upon unique research strengths at the UConn Health Center and areas of excellence like the Center for Vascular Biology that is focused solely on the study of blood vessel function.