Autumn 2020

WATCHMAN device: We lead the clinical trial

A head start

New undergraduate research programs provide career-level experiences

A record year for giving at Pauley!

Gifts of every size make an impact on research, education and patient care

Center of excellence

VCU Health’s extracorporeal life support program earns coveted Gold Level ELSO Award

Custom graft allows Aortic Program to address patient’s unique needs

George Williamson has a debilitating case of sciatica to thank for putting him into the skilled hands of VCU Health’s vascular surgery team. An MRI to determine the source of his persistent sciatic ne

Pauley offers free CME and MOC programs via Zoom

Investigating a new method to treat sarcoidosis

Exploring links between inflammation and HFpEF

Welcome, new faculty!

Innovation of the Heart

Networking event celebrates research and relationships

World-class care in Richmond

VCU Health cardiology and heart surgery programs rank among top 50 in the nation

VCU Medical Center leading clinical trial of advanced artificial heart

VCU Medical Center is one of seven U.S. clinical trial sites for the world’s most advanced artificial heart

Despite pandemic, patient receives much-needed new heart

Raymond Hill needed a new heart — and fast. The Fredericksburg, Virginia, resident suffered from congestive heart failure, and in March 2020, his health was rapidly declining.

Search for COVID-19 therapies includes VCU Medical Center canakinumab clinical trial

Advancing the understanding of aging hearts

Faculty spotlight: Dr. Bethany Denlinger

Letter from the director