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Who we are
The CardioVascular Research Foundation (CVRF) is a non-profit clinical research foundation that seeks to contribute in improving the lives of patients with cardiovascular disease by promoting preclinical and clinical researches, educating physicians and teaching patients.
What we’ve done
Since its establishment in 2002 and its affiliation with the Asan Medical Center in Seoul, Korea, CVRF has been conducting and supporting a large number of outstanding clinical researches to help conquer cardiovascular disease through Data Coordinating Center, QCA (Quantitative Coronary Angiographic) and IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound) Core Laboratories based on internationally standardized clinical research centers. The foundation has been also sharing cutting edge knowledge and educating physicians and other professionals by holding international conferences, running educative websites and committing to various physician training programs.
What we will do
The CVRF will do its best to develop innovative technologies and educate professionals and the public related to the cardiovascular field through its vast experience and knowledge obtained by ongoing research activities, scientific conferences, educative websites and various training programs. By achieving these goals, the CVRF is dedicated to increase the survival rate and the quality of life for patients who suffer from cardiovascular disease and its medication.