Cardiovascular Biorepository

Cardiovascular Biorepository

Use biospecimens procured from patients and organ donors to improve understanding of molecular, cellular, and tissue-level processes produced by cardiovascular disease and therapeutic interventions

This is a prospective evaluation of patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery/procedure at the University of Kentucky who are at least 18 years of age, and organ donors of any age.