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Project Number: | I01CX001608-01A1 |
| Title: | Macrophage Expression of SPARC Contributes to Pressure-Overload Dependent Change in Collagen Content and Myocardial Stiffness |
| Principal Investigator: | Amy Bradshaw |
| Location: | Charleston, SC |
| Congressional District Code: | 1 |
| Research Service: | Clinical Science R&D |
| Project Period: | October 2017 - September 2021 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $309,408 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,395,730 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: The development of myocardial remodeling and abnormal diastolic function are critical events that impact both functional capacity and the rates of morbid and mortal events in our Veteran population with chronic heart failure (CHF). CHF has a designated Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) in the VA system to address ways to improve cardiovascular healthcare for Veteran’s suffering from CHF. Chronic pressure- overload (PO), produced by systemic hypertension, represents the most frequen... |