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| Frankel Cardiovascular Center | |
|---|---|
| Name | Frankel Cardiovascular Center |
| Location | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Type | Academic medical center |
| Specialty | Cardiology, Cardiothoracic surgery |
| Affiliation | University of Michigan |
| Founded | 2007 |
Frankel Cardiovascular Center The Frankel Cardiovascular Center is an academic cardiac care and research institution located on the University of Michigan medical campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It serves as a clinical, research, and educational hub for cardiovascular medicine connected to the University of Michigan Hospital and the Michigan Medicine health system. The Center integrates care drawn from traditions at University of Michigan Health System, collaboration with regional hospitals such as Henry Ford Health affiliates, and national networks including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
The Center grew from decades of cardiovascular work at the University of Michigan Medical School and the University Hospital dating to early pioneers like Taubman Medical Research Institute-era initiatives and the establishment of specialized programs in the late 20th century. Major milestones included consolidation of cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery programs under a single roof in the 2000s, the ribbon-cutting of the current building during the tenure of President Mary Sue Coleman, and naming in honor of donors associated with the Max M. Fisher Foundation and philanthropic efforts tied to the Frankel family. Leadership over time has included prominent clinicians who held roles in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Heart Rhythm Society, and editorial positions at journals such as the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
The Center occupies specialized facilities adjacent to the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and the Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital within the Michigan Medicine complex, with integrated access to the Taubman Health Care Center. It houses multiple catheterization laboratories, hybrid operating rooms used for combined endovascular and open procedures, advanced imaging suites featuring cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) compatible with protocols endorsed by the Radiological Society of North America and the American Society of Echocardiography. Ancillary services include a dedicated cardiac rehabilitation unit modeled on programs recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine, an advanced electrophysiology lab used for ablation and device implantation consistent with standards from the Heart Rhythm Society, and outpatient clinics serving complex patients referred from centers like William Beaumont Hospital and the Spectrum Health network.
Clinical programs span adult cardiology, pediatric cardiology in coordination with C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, cardiothoracic surgery, heart failure and transplantation, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and vascular medicine. Subspecialty clinics treat conditions such as coronary artery disease following guidelines from the American College of Cardiology, valvular heart disease managed with transcatheter valve therapies referenced by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and pulmonary hypertension including cases aligned with protocols from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. The Center performs complex procedures like ECMO and ventricular assist device implantation in collaboration with teams experienced in standards set by the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.
Research efforts integrate basic, translational, and clinical science conducted through partnerships with the University of Michigan School of Medicine, the Life Sciences Institute (University of Michigan), and the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology. Investigations include molecular cardiomyopathy studies referencing pathways discussed in the American Heart Association scientific statements, device innovation trials registered alongside sponsors such as Medtronic, Abbott, and collaborations with federal funders like the National Institutes of Health. The Center participates in multicenter trials coordinated by networks such as the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network and contributes data to registries managed by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registry.
Educational roles encompass residency and fellowship programs within the University of Michigan Health System Graduate Medical Education framework, offering fellowship tracks in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, and cardiothoracic surgery accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The Center hosts continuing medical education activities endorsed by the American College of Cardiology, multidisciplinary conferences with participation from specialists affiliated with institutions such as Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins Medicine, and undergraduate biomedical research mentorship tied to the Rackham Graduate School.
Clinical quality is monitored through outcomes reporting aligned with national benchmarks including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons risk models and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services quality metrics. Reported outcomes for procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting and transcatheter aortic valve replacement compare favorably to peer academic centers such as Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, with active quality-improvement programs drawing on methodologies from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Patient-centered initiatives emphasize multidisciplinary heart team decision-making consistent with guidance from the European Society of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
The Center maintains academic and clinical affiliations with the University of Michigan, regional referral partnerships with systems like Spectrum Health and Henry Ford Health System, research collaborations with industry partners including Boston Scientific and Siemens Healthineers, and participation in national organizations such as the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. International exchanges and visiting scholar programs have been conducted with centers like Imperial College London and Karolinska Institutet to foster global cardiovascular research and training.