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Research and innovation
The Oklahoma Foundation for Cardiovascular Research (OFCR) is a
non-profit research organization founded to improve the heart health of
the people of Oklahoma by providing state-of- the-art technology and
drugs not yet available to the public. Through their work at the
Oklahoma Heart Hospital, OFCR continues to lead the way to test the
newest medications leading to improved health in people with heart
disease. Among the “firsts” in research:
Using radiation to treat the reblockage
of heart arteries
Performing PTMR and TMR procedures using a
laser beam to selectively place holes in the heart to
determine if chronic heart pain can be stopped
Evaluating devices which led to
eventual FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval of
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arthrectomy and rotablator catheters – small cutting devices
used to remove plaque from heart arteries
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stents – tiny stainless steel coils to hold open the artery
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angiojet – a suction device used to remove blood clots causing a
heart attack
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laser – used to remove plaque within leg and heart arteries
Testing and evaluating antiplatelet drugs
to reduce death, heart attack and the need for repeat angioplasty
Providing a wearable defibrillator vest
capable of monitoring the heart and providing a shock, if needed, to
people at risk for sudden death
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