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Doing scientific research, next to patient care and education, is a core task of the Thoraxcenter. The research focuses in particular on a better understanding of the functioning of the heart and the circulation and direct improvement in patient care (prevention, diagnosis and treatment). The Thoraxcenter among other things carries out research into congenital heart diseases, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, heart failure and heart rhythm disorders and into medical technology, advanced catheter technology and cardiac imaging (echocardiography). The Thoraxcenter has three scientific units where fundamental research is carried out from which the bridge is laid to patient-related research: Extensive research is also carried out in de clinical units of the Thoraxcenter. |
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