Citrus Memorial’s participation in research and clinical trials keeps us on the forefront of medical innovation. With studies such as the SAPPHIRE WW study which provides the opportunity to implant carotid artery stents — a stainless mesh tube is implanted without a surgical incision in selected patients. Another study is the Variation In Recovery: Role of Gender on Outcomes of Young AMI Patients (VIRGO) which involves 2,000 young women who have had a heart attack, and 1,000 men as a comparison group.
We examine predictors of a broad range of early and one-year outcomes including demographic, lifestyle, psychosocial, clinical, physical, biochemical and hormonal characteristics, as well as genetic risk factors and processes of care.
These are just a few of the many exciting research opportunities we are taking part in to improve the health of our community.
Citrus Cardiology is proud to be associated with the worldwide registry of this carotid artery stenting trial, which is being performed in association with Citrus Memorial Health System in Inverness and sponsored by Cordis Corporation. Read more...
We examine predictors of a broad range of early and one-year outcomes including demographic, lifestyle, psychosocial, clinical, physical, biochemical and hormonal characteristics, as well as genetic risk factors and processes of care.
These are just a few of the many exciting research opportunities we are taking part in to improve the health of our community.



The SAPPHIRE WW* Study
*Stenting and Angioplasty with Protection in Patients at High Risk for Endarterectomy World WideCitrus Cardiology is proud to be associated with the worldwide registry of this carotid artery stenting trial, which is being performed in association with Citrus Memorial Health System in Inverness and sponsored by Cordis Corporation. Read more...



You may be surprised to find the most advanced medical research and trials taking place in your own back yard.
The Citrus Memorial Heart Center is known for our commitment to staying at the forefront of techniques and procedures to heal the community.
By conducting these trials we can stay current on important medical advancements.
For further information, please contact Evelyn Korjack, RN, at 352-344-6430, or email at ekorjack@citrusmh.org.
The Citrus Memorial Heart Center is known for our commitment to staying at the forefront of techniques and procedures to heal the community.
By conducting these trials we can stay current on important medical advancements.
For further information, please contact Evelyn Korjack, RN, at 352-344-6430, or email at ekorjack@citrusmh.org.









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The Citrus County's only complete Heart Center is known for keeping up with some of the most amazing technological advancements, not to mention with big-city hospitals. 
