Faculty

Hon-Chi Lee, M.D., Ph.D.

Clinical Studies

Atria Tissue Repository for Investigation of Atrial Pathophysiology in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to collect surgically removed atrial tissue for genetic, pathologic, metabolic, and molecular studies in patients with or without a history of atrial fibrillation.

Arterial Stiffness and Atrial Fibrillation Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to determine arterial stiffness in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) using acoustic radiation vibrometry, to compare acoustic radiation force (ARF) measurements in patients with AF before and after electrical cardioversion, and to determine whether arterial stiffness predicts recurrence of AF after cardioversion.
Role of Pericardium in Cardiac Arrhythmias – a Pilot Study Rochester, Minn.
This study is being done to understand whether the fluid that is normally in the pericardial space (2-3 ounces) that surrounds the heart contributes to arrhythmias.
Vascular Endothelial Function and Cardiac Resynchronization Response in Patients with Heart Failure Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to determine the role of blood vessel tissue function in heart failure, and the effect of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) on tissue and heart function.