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Multi-center, observational post-approval registry to compare patient and graft survival of adult primary heart transplant recipients receiving DBD donor hearts perfused and assessed on the OCS Heart System compared to adult recipients of DBD donor hearts preserved using ischemic cold storage hearts (Control) at the same Registry centers over the same time period. The objective of this post-approval registry is to provide additional real-world evidence of the performance of the OCS Heart System to preserve DBD donor hearts.

This is a pilot/feasibility study on the accuracy of HRV measured by the Apple Watch on the clinical status of patients admitted for acute heart failure decompnsation. We hypothesize that there will be a statistically significant improvement in the HRV that correlates clinically over the course of hospitalization. Meaningful findings from this study will strengthen the potential for a telemonitoring system where HRV measured remotely from home using wearable devices like Apple Watch can help physicians monitoring their health and intervene accordingly.

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If you or a loved one is experiencing life-threatening symptoms, call 911 immediately. 

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Lowell General Hospital has delivered high-quality and compassionate care since 1891. Our 2 inpatient hospital campuses, Cancer Center, Heart and Vascular Center, 4 urgent care locations, affiliated physicians and outpatient facilities provide state-of-the-art technology and a full range of specialty services in the Merrimack Valley.

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Heart specialists from the CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston are available for your cardiac care needs at our practice in Norwood, MA. You can turn to us for consultations, stress testing, echocardiography, vascular evaluations, electrophysiology, ICD/pacemaker checks, EKG’s, vascular imaging and Holter and Event monitoring.

The primary goal of this study is to improve our understanding of changes in skeletal muscle mass in the arms and the legs during a hospitalization for advanced HF. We plan to measure muscle thickness with an ultrasound machine in two locations on the body (the outer thigh and the upper arm muscle, of the dominant side) from the time a patient is first admitted to the ICU with HF as well as before and after any surgical HF therapies.

Originally founded in 1893, we are a 234-bed general hospital offering a wide range of services, including expert cardiac care, 24-hour emergency care, wound care management and maternity services with an on-site Level II Special Care Nursery. We are the only hospital in the area offering an emergency cardiac catheterization lab, a life-saving procedure to open blocked arteries and limit heart damage. We are supported by over 700 affiliated physicians and have access to advanced specialty care with our clinical affiliation with Tufts Medical Center. 

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Located on the 2nd floor of MelroseWakefield Hospital, the MelroseWakefield Cardiovascular Center is equipped with the latest sophisticated technology equal to that found in Boston hospitals. We are committed to advanced equipment and technology to support the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

This commitment to quality ensures that the MelroseWakefield Cardiovascular Center provides residents of Boston’s northern suburbs with ready access to the most advanced care that includes the latest diagnostic and treatment capabilities, such as:

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The Obstetric Emergency Department (OB ED) at Lowell General Hospital offers enhanced emergency care by OBGYN doctors. Located in the hospital’s Labor and Delivery Unit, this dedicated space is equipped to provide expert care for pregnant women with obstetrical concerns and delivery-related health issues for moms who are several weeks postpartum. Our goal is to quickly evaluate and treat mom and baby while reducing the wait time and anxiety that an expectant mother might experience when visiting the regular emergency department.

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Urgent Care in Medford is open 7 days, evenings, weekends, and holidays and cares for patients of all ages from children to adults. It is staffed by the same highly skilled providers that treat patients at the MelroseWakefield Hospital Emergency Department.