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UC cardiologist investigates why the ‘gold standard’ treatment doesn't work well for some

June 3, 2020

Donald Lynch, MD, will conduct an observational study of 150 heart valve replacement patients at UC Medical Center and the University of Kentucky. These patients will undergo TAVR, a procedure in which a catheter-mounted valve is inserted through a small incision in the groin and is minimally invasive compared to open heart surgery. Patients who consent to participate in the study will have blood drawn before the procedure begins, prior to discharge and during clinic follow-ups to determine what biomarkers are predictive of short- and long-term clinical outcomes.

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Return to India amid quarantine has advantages

June 4, 2020

UC international design student, Reeha Das, regretfully travels back to her hometown in India amid UC's COVID-19 campus shut down. While navigating through the chaos of change she finds her inner strength along the way. The uncertainty of transitioning to all online classes leads to tapping into new talents for improvising — skills she will build on in all aspects of her life going forward.