Cardiology Biobank Registry is a study aiming to gather information on heart patients. It focuses on people with heart issues like heart failure and hypertension (high blood pressure) from hospitals and community events in Atlanta. They will collect data using surveys, medical records, and blood samples. This information will help doctors understand heart diseases better and find ways to treat them. The study is looking for people aged 18 and older who have heart problems or are healthy enough to handle a blood test or cheek swab. However, you cannot join if you have certain conditions like anemia or cancer, or if your doctor advises against it.
Key Points:
- The study involves gathering data from about 12,000 patients.
- Participants will be asked to provide blood samples and answer questions.
- Findings could help improve heart disease treatments in the future.