Award Year / Program / Phase:2003 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency:HHS
Principal Investigator:William J. Ohley
Award Amount:$100,000.00
Abstract:
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Sudden cardiac arrest remains a serious public health issue. Approximately 350,000 individuals are stricken in the U.S. annually, with overall survival rates on the order of only 5%. Even with the immediate availability of the most advanced care currently… More
Award Year / Program / Phase:2008 / SBIR / Phase II
Agency:HHS
Principal Investigator:William J. Ohley
Award Amount:$707,816.00
Abstract:
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Myocardial infarct continues to be a major problem affecting a large number of adults. In a series of small animal experiments, it has been shown that application of hypothermia to the compromised heart is beneficial in
reducing infarct size. If the heart is… More