Mobile Heart Specialists Department of Research MHS, P.C. has been dedicated to conducting Phase II - IV clinical trials since 1998. We will provide quality service to our patients, as well as, the pharmaceutical companies that we work with in providing the development of new therapeutic agents. We are dedicated to our research participants to provide them quality care and to make their participation, a meaningful experience. We are dedicated to providing the pharmaceutical companies quality data with strict adherence to the clinical protocol. What is a clinical study? A clinical research study or clinical trials is the medical testing of the safety and effectiveness of a new treatment, drug or medical device. New treatments that prove to be safe and effective in treating heart disease, may be approved by the FDA for widespread use. Why are clinical trials important? Cardiovascular disease remains the most common cause of death and disability for men and women in the United States. Through clinical research trials we are able to: Develop new treatments that are safer and more effective than drugs already available for medical conditions Develop new, safe and effective treatments for medical conditions that currently have no treatment Enable scientists to discover new use for drugs already on the market What types of studies are at MHS? Mobile Heart Specialists, P.C. has offered our patients a variety of clinical trials in the areas of: Heart Failure Chest Pain High Cholesterol High Blood Pressure Irregular Heart Beat Primary and Secondary Prevention of Heart Diseases Would I qualify for a clinical trial? Participation in a clinical research trial is completely voluntary. Each sponsor sets criteria that a patient must meet prior to enrollment. We, at MHS, will be glad to talk with you about the possibility of your taking part in a clinical trial. Participants are allowed an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to cardiology research. If you are interested in obtaining information about ongoing clinical studies at MHS, please contact: Susan Bryan, RN, CCRC Director of Research Mobile Heart Specialists, P.C. 6701 Airport Blvd., Suite A107 Mobile, AL 36608 251-435-8567 Email: sbryan@mobheart.com Department of Research Chairman: Christopher S. Brown, MD, CCRI Interested in the world of clinical research? Visit www.centerwatch.com