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The Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), which opened in summer 2008, is one of the most advanced cardiovascular care facilities in the world for patients and their families. The Center offers access to leading cardiovascular experts dedicated to delivering advanced, multidisciplinary care to patients with heart disease.  The Center features state of the art technology and procedures, as well as innovations in minimally invasive and non-invasive treatments.

 

The Center also advances treatment and discovery in the clinical and research fronts in the fight against heart disease. The Shapiro Center facilitates real integration among related disciplines and revolutionizes the way cardiovascular care is delivered. As all cardiovascular services are co-located in the Center, staff consult with a team of specialists, all under one roof, and collaborate to inform and improve patient care and recommend changes and enhancements to clinical practice. They bring what they learn from patients back into the research labs; then, through discovery and innovation, they translate that research back to the patient, improving the clinical and surgical care of cardiac patients and changing the way patients with heart disease are cared for.

 

The Shapiro Center is the first “green” medical building in the Longwood Medical area; the construction of the 136-bed facility has focused on energy conservation and the use of earth-friendly construction materials, meeting the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, guidelines.  It features large windows that allow more natural light; a roof painted white to deflect heat; rubber flooring, not vinyl, so there is no need to strip wax with toxic solvents; and a ventilation system designed to reduce the build up of latex allergens in ceiling spaces, among other environmental advances.

 

For more information on the Center visit www.brighamandwomens.org/shapirocenter.

The Art of ShapiroMore than 20 original works of art, including acrylic and oil paintings, aluminum sculptures and a permanent video installation, will be placed throughout the Shapiro Center. 
Read more about the art of Shapiro.

 

Recent BWH Cardiovascular Research Highlights

JUPITER trial: Rosuvastatin Dramatically Reduces Heart Attack, Stroke and Total Mortality Among Men, Women with Low Cholesterol but Elevated C-Reactive Protein Level
Analysis of Generic and Brand-Name Cardiovascular Drugs Finds No Evidence of Brand-Name Superiority
Diabetes Significantly Increases the Risk of Cardiovascular-Related Death
Estrogen Therapy Use and Reduced Coronary Artery Calcification in Young Postmenopausal Women
Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Increase the Risk of High Blood Pressure in Men
New Risk Assessment Tool More Accurately Predicts Women’s Cardiovascular Risk 

Other current press releases and research briefs.

 

 

 

 

 

Shapiro in BWH Publications
Shapiro in the News Media

Meet the Teams
BWH Bulletin, April 25, 2008
Hundreds of Brigham and Women's Hospital employees have made essential contributions to planning for and opening the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center.

Shapiro Center Opens New Doors to Patient Care
BWH Bulletin, April 25, 2008
The Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center will open with celebrations for employees, donors and members of the community planned for the next two weeks.

Shapiro L2 to Improve Patient Experience
BWH Bulletin, April 6, 2007

It's Good to be Green
BWH Bulletin, Jan. 19, 2007
The Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center design and construction teams are focused on building an environmentally friendly building inside and out.

BWH Tops Off Shapiro
BWH Bulletin, December 2006
BWH celebrated a milestone in the construction of the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center with a beam-signing ceremony.

Nurses Planning for Shapiro
BWH Nurse, September 2006
Nurses play a vital role in planning for the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center.

Shapiro Center Designs Detailed
BWH Bulletin, Feb. 24, 2006
In planning the patient- and family-centered Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, BWH committees went straight to those in the know: patients and their families.

BWH Breaks Ground on Shapiro Cardiovascular Center BWH Bulletin, Oct. 14, 2005
Hundreds gathered in October 2005 for the official groundbreaking of the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center and to celebrate the future of patient-centered care.

Annual Event Sets Stage for Grand Announcement
BWH Bulletin, Feb. 4, 2005
BWH celebrated the largest philanthropic gift in its history in January 2005 when Carl and Ruth Shapiro, longtime benefactors of BWH, announced their gift of $25 million.

Saving a Life in 14 Minutes
Boston Globe Magazine, April 13, 2008
BWH breaks hospital record for treating a heart attack patient

Hospital construction takes a green path
Boston Globe, April 2, 2007
Goals are healing and conservation 

Hospital Seeks Heart Care Edge in $350M Center Brigham and Women’s Starting High-Tech Project
Boston Globe, Oct. 8, 2005
BWH breaks ground on the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center that will feature advanced technologies and special patient-focused amenities.

Boston Area Hospitals Racing to Expand Cardiovascular Programs
Associated Press, Oct. 8, 2005
BWH raises the competition among Boston teaching hospitals with the groundbreaking of the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center.

Boston Hospital Receives $25 Million Gift
Palm Beach Daily News, Feb. 1, 2005
Carl and Ruth Shapiro donate $25million to Brigham and Women’s Hospital at the annual BWH Palm Beach, FL event.

 

 


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