Center for Cardiac Arrest Prevention
The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai
Mission
The mission of the Center for Cardiac Arrest Prevention is to discover and implement novel clinical tools for prediction and prevention of sudden cardiac arrest, thereby reducing the burden of sudden cardiac death in the community. Toward this goal, the Center for Cardiac Arrest Prevention at Cedars-Sinai will contribute to the scientific and medical community’s knowledge about phenotypic, genotypic, proteomic, and other predictors of sudden cardiac arrest. The Center will test prediction tools (e.g., risk scores, biomarker tests, etc.), to identify individuals who would benefit from further medical screening or access to medical treatment or devices to reduce their risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The Center will implement proven, effective prediction tools in the community and/or medical setting and measure the impact of early identification and treatment.
Meet Our Team
Center faculty and personnel explore novel methods for prediction and prevention of sudden cardiac arrest through epidemiological and translational research.
News
- Sudden cardiac death often a woman's first sign of heart disease, EurekAlert!
- Weekday mornings are no longer peak times for sudden cardiac arrest, ScienceDaily
- Sudden cardiac arrest may have warning signs after all, CBS News
- The Small Warnings Before Cardiac Arrest, The Wall Street Journal
- Good news for middle-aged exercisers: Sudden cardiac arrest is quite rare, Washington Post
- The Century Old Heart Test That May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death, ABC News
- Heart-Stopping Sex? Forget About It, Discover Magazine
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest More Common in Black People, Atlanta Black Star
Research & Resources
For more information regarding ongoing research studies, clinical research data archive, or biobank:
Job Openings
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center invites applications for a Research Scientist position to join the newly established Center for Cardiac Arrest Prevention directed by Dr. Sumeet Chugh at the Smidt Heart Institute.
Candidates should have previous training in epidemiology, ideally with experience in biostatistics. A degree of PhD or MD or MPH or equivalent is required. Rank of appointment will be based on skills and qualifications of the applicant. Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in cardiovascular disease. Preference will also be given to candidates with a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
As a Clinical Research Coordinator II, you will join the research team at the Center for Cardiac Arrest Prevention directed by Dr. Sumeet Chugh and located within the Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute. The overall goal of this Center is to predict and prevent sudden cardiac arrest, a mostly lethal condition. You will work independently providing study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility participating in the informed consent process and working as a project coordinator for one or more assignments.
Join the research team the Center for Cardiac Arrest Prevention directed by Dr Sumeet Chugh, and located within the Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute. The overall goal of this Center is to predict and prevent sudden cardiac arrest, a mostly lethal condition. As a Clinical Research Associate II, you will work directly with Research faculty and staff to facilitate study objectives. Limited contact with research subjects as needed for the study. There are opportunities to participate in manuscripts and grant proposals that result from research efforts. This role will comply with all federal, local, FDA, IRB, and HIPAA guidelines and regulations pertaining to the study and patient care.
For job opportunities or to learn more about the Center for Cardiac Arrest Prevention at Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, please contact Sumeet Chugh, MD.