Message from the Director

“At the Sarver Heart Center, discovery drives better treatments for cardiovascular disease.”

— Hesham A. Sadek, MD, PhD

For nearly four decades, the Sarver Heart Center has helped shape the future of cardiovascular medicine through discovery, innovation, and clinical collaboration. Learn how our scientists and physicians are advancing new therapies and improving heart health for patients in Arizona and beyond.

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Sarver Heart Center cardiology fellows

Education

Fellowship training programs and cardiovascular education for physicians, trainees, and the community.

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Sarver Heart Center research laboratory

Research

Basic, translational, and clinical research advancing discovery in cardiovascular disease.

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Cardiovascular patient care programs

Cardiovascular Programs

Specialized programs focused on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart disease.

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News & Events

Latest News

Arizona Alumni Magazine feature on Sarver Heart Center Director Hesham Sadek

Arizona Alumni Magazine Highlights Sarver Heart Center Research

March 2026

A feature in Arizona Alumni Magazine explores Dr. Hesham Sadek’s work on repurposing FDA-approved drugs to treat rare cardiovascular diseases and advance translational discovery at the Sarver Heart Center.

Arizona Heart Study (AZ-Heart)

Sarver Heart Center Launches AZ-Heart

November 24, 2025

A new initiative to address heart health challenges through research, discovery, and collaboration.

Radiation injury research project

New NIH-Funded Project to Improve Radiation Injury Treatments

November 19, 2025

Multi-institution research led by Sarver investigators aims to improve treatment strategies for accidental radiation exposure.

Upcoming Events

March 17, 2026

Sarver Research Seminar: Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, MD, PhD

Leveraging evolutionary adaptations to accelerate cardiovascular innovation. Noon–1 p.m., Sarver Heart Center.

2026 Myofilament Meeting

May 23, 2026

Myofilament Meeting 2026

A gathering of investigators and trainees focused on muscle biology and cardiovascular science.

 

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