- 2000 - 2002
MemberPublic Affairs Committee - Federal, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2000
Honorary MemberSouth African Heart Association
- 2000
DirectorClinCard 2000, American College of Cardiology
- 2000
MemberSouth African Heart Association
- 2000
MemberBlue Ribbon Planning Committee, Human Genome Project, American College of Cardiology
- 2000 - present
Associate EditorCardioSource Trials Database/ACC-Elsevier
- 2000 - present
MemberCardioSource Trials Database/ACC-Elsevier
- 1999 - present
MemberCosmos Club
- 1999 - 2000
MemberProgram Committee, Annual Scientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
- 1999
MemberProgram Committee, Annual Scientific Sessions, American Heart Association
- 1999
MemberCredentials Committee, American College of Cardiology
- 1999
MemberMedical Writers Symposium Subcommittee, American College of Cardiology
- 1999
MemberAd Hoc Committee of Evaluators for Academic Parameters, Harvard Medical School
- 1999
MemberThe Giant Cell Myocarditis Treatment Trial and Registry
- 1999
MemberData Safety Monitoring Committee, The Giant Cell Myocarditis Treatment Trial and Registry
- 1999 - present
ChairEducational Programs, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1999 - present
MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1999 - present
MemberEducational Programs, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1998
MemberWriting Committee, NASPE/NHLBI Round Table Conference on Future Research Directions in Atrial Filtration, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
- 1998
Co-ChairCardiovascular Symposium with the Experts, Washington, DC
- 1998
MemberAcademic Promotions Committee, Harvard Medical School
- 1998 - 1999
MemberProgram Committee, Annual Scientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
- 1998
Peer ReviewTask Force on Ambulatory Monitoring, American Heart Association
- 1998
ReviewerGuidelines for the Management of Chronic Stable Angina, American College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association
- 1998
Peer ReviewGuidelines for the Management of Chronic Stable Angina, American College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association
- 1998
MemberGeorgetown Cardiovascular Institute, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1998
MemberTask Force on Ambulatory Monitoring, American Heart Association
- 1998
MemberWriting Committee, Expert Consensus Statement on Management of Survivors of Cardiac Arrest, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
- 1998
MemberHatter Institute of Cardiovascular Studies, University of Cape Town
- 1998
MemberBeth Israel Hospital
- 1998
MemberClopidogrel in Unstable Angina to Prevent Recurrent Events Trial
- 1998
MemberSteering Committee, Clopidogrel in Unstable Angina to Prevent Recurrent Events Trial
- 1998
MemberBusiness Advisory Board, Hatter Institute of Cardiovascular Studies, University of Cape Town
- 1998
MemberScientific Advisory Board, Hatter Institute of Cardiovascular Studies, University of Cape Town
- 1998 - present
MemberScientific Publishing Committee, American Heart Association
- 1998 - present
MemberInternational Committee, American College of Cardiology
- 1997 - 1999
Assembly DelegateAmerican Heart Association
- 1997
Co-ChairCardiovascular Symposium with the Experts, Washington, DC
- 1997
DirectorTeleconference on Guidelines for Acute Myocardial Infarction, American College of Cardiology
- 1997
Abstract Grader13th World Congress of Cardiology, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- 1997
ChairData Safety Monitoring Committee, Transcatheter Laser Coronary Revascularization Trial, Biosense
- 1997
MemberTeleconference on Guidelines for Acute Myocardial Infarction, American College of Cardiology
- 1997
MemberSpecial Emphasis Panel on Heart and Vascular Disease Research Opportunities, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
- 1997
MemberHeart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- 1997
Member13th World Congress of Cardiology, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- 1997
MemberBiosense
- 1997
MemberData Safety Monitoring Committee, Transcatheter Laser Coronary Revascularization Trial, Biosense
- 1997
MemberBeStent Trial
- 1997
MemberData Safety Monitoring Board Committee, BeStent Trial
- 1997
MemberDSMB Metacath TM System Trial, Clinical Trial Sections, Department of Medicine
- 1997 - present
ChairNominations and Awards Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
- 1997 - present
MemberAd Hoc Task Force to Review the Annual Scientific Sessions, Annual Scientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
- 1996
Co-ChairCardiovascular Symposium with the Experts, Washington, DC
- 1996
Extramural ConsultantMedical Board Subcommittee, Office of the Clinical Director, National Institutes of Health
- 1996 - 1998
ChairPhysicians' Teleparty Committee, Nation's Capital Affiliate, American Heart Association
- 1996 - 1998
MemberGovernment Relations Advocacy Committee, American College of Cardiology
- 1996 - 1998
MemberBoard of Directors, Nation's Capital Affiliate, American Heart Association
- 1996
Faculty MemberBreakthrough Collaborative on Coronary Bypass Surgery, Institute For Healthcare Improvement, New York
- 1996
Grant ReviewerHeart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- 1996
ChairData Safety Monitoring Board, CHF Team, Clayton Heart Center
- 1996
Advisory Panel MemberTherapeutic Effects of Intercessory Prayer, Mind and Body Institute, Deaconess Hospital
- 1996
Advisory Panel MemberClinical Trial of Hu23F2G in Treatment of Myocardial Infarction, ICOS Corporation
- 1996
MemberSearch Committee for Chairman of Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1996
MemberInstitutional Cardiovascular Information Systems Committee, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1996
MemberCommittee on Physician Related Organizations and Medical Service Organizations, Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1996
MemberTask Force Commission on Development and Approval of AHA Scientific Papers, American Heart Association
- 1996
MemberWorking Group, ACC Self-Assessment Program (Third Edition), American College of Cardiology
- 1996
MemberAd Hoc Advisory Committee on International Expansion, American College of Cardiology
- 1996
MemberBreakthrough Collaborative on Coronary Bypass Surgery, Institute For Healthcare Improvement, New York
- 1996
MemberThe Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1996
MemberData Safety Monitoring Board, CHF Team, Clayton Heart Center
- 1996
MemberData Safety Monitoring Committee, SCORES Trial of the RADIUS Stent, SciMed
- 1996 - present
MemberAd Hoc Working Group on New International Initiatives, American College of Cardiology
- 1995 - 1998
ChairCouncil on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
- 1995 - 1998
MemberBoard of Directors, The Harvey Cardiology Society of Georgetown, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1995 - 1996
ChairCommittee on the Development of a Clinical Cardiovascular Institute, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1995 - 1996
MemberCommittee on the Development of a Clinical Cardiovascular Institute, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1995 - 1996
MemberScience Advisory and Coordinating Committee, American Heart Association
- 1995 - 1996
MemberCouncil Affairs Subcommittee, American Heart Association
- 1995
ChairData Safety and Monitoring Committee, Aspirin Ticlid versus Anticoagulation for Stents Trial
- 1995
MemberCampaign Advisory Committee, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1995
MemberIV Conscious Sedation Task Force, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1995
MemberData and Safety Monitoring Committee, Stent Anticoagulation Regimen Study
- 1995
MemberData Safety and Monitoring Committee, Aspirin Ticlid versus Anticoagulation for Stents Trial
- 1995 - present
MemberInterventional Subcommittee, Cardiovascular Database Committee, American College of Cardiology
- 1995 - present
MemberHealth Policy Research Subcommittee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
- 1995 - present
MemberCardiac Arrhythmia Patient Outcome Research Team
- 1995 - present
MemberNational Advisory Panel, Cardiac Arrhythmia Patient Outcome Research Team
- 1995 - present
MemberBoard of Trustees, American College of Cardiology
- 1994 - 1998
ChairData Monitoring and Safety Committee, ALIVE Study
- 1994 - 1998
MemberInterventional Subcommittee, Database Committee, American College of Cardiology
- 1994 - 1998
MemberData Monitoring and Safety Committee, ALIVE Study
- 1994 - 1997
MemberUniversity Cardiovascular Care Consortium
- 1994 - 1997
MemberExecutive Steering Committee, University Cardiovascular Care Consortium
- 1994 - 1996
MemberSteering Committee, Institute for Cardiovascular Sciences, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1994 - 1996
MemberResearch Committee, Nation's Capital Affiliate, American Heart Association
- 1994 - 1996
MemberClinical Trials Task Force, American Heart Association
- 1994
Peer ReviewClinical Practice Guidelines: Unstable Angina: Diagnosis and Management, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
- 1994
Peer ReviewEvaluation Instruments for the Care of Patients with Unstable Angina, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
- 1994 - present
MemberPlanning and Steering Committee, PEACE Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- 1994 - present
MemberPlanning and Steering Committee, Randomized Atrial Fibrillation Study, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- 1993
MemberWriting Committee, Joint NASPE/ ACC Meeting Policy Conference, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
- 1993 - 1999
Abstract GraderAnnual Scientific Sessions, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
- 1993 - 1998
MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1993 - 1995
Vice ChairCouncil on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
- 1993 - 1994
MemberAd Hoc Procedural Training Committee, American College of Cardiology
- 1993
MemberInstitutional Clinical Operations Committee, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1993 - present
ChairSamuel A. Levine Young Investigators Award, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
- 1993 - present
Off-Site ReviewerGrant Applications, Health Research Council of New Zealand
- 1993 - present
MemberBudget Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
- 1993 - present
MemberNominating Committee, Samuel A. Levine Young Investigators Award, Council on Clinical Cardiology
- 1993 - present
MemberHealth Research Council of New Zealand
- 1993 - present
MemberGrant Applications, Health Research Council of New Zealand
- 1992 - 1996
MemberWriting Commitee to Develop Guidelines for the Management of Congestive Heart Failure, American College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association
- 1992 - 1995
MemberResearch Committee, Council on Geriatric Cardiology
- 1992 - present
TreasurerUSA Board of Directors, Medical University of South Africa
- 1992 - present
MemberAmerican College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association
- 1992 - present
MemberKhorakiwala Research Foundation and Heart Institute, Bombay, India
- 1992 - present
MemberInternational Board of Advisors, Khorakiwala Research Foundation and Heart Institute, Bombay, India
- 1992 - present
MemberInternational Society of Heart Failure
- 1992 - present
MemberMedical University of South Africa
- 1992 - present
MemberUSA Board of Directors, Medical University of South Africa
- 1992 - present
MemberScientific Advisory Board, International Society of Heart Failure
- 1991 - 1996
MemberRBRVS Subcommittee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
- 1991 - 1996
MemberResearch Subcommittee, Government Relations Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
- 1991 - 1995
MemberNominating Committee, Council on Geriatric Cardiology
- 1991 - 1994
MemberCommittee on International Affairs, Council on Geriatric Cardiology
- 1991 - 1992
ChairAnnual Scientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
- 1991 - 1992
MemberEthics Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
- 1991
MemberProgram Committee, Annual Scientific Sessions, American Heart Association
- 1991
MemberAd Hoc Committee on Annual Scientific Session Structure Review, American College of Cardiology
- 1991
MemberConsensus Panel, Indications for Coronary Bypass Surgery, Health Care Financing Administration
- 1991 - present
MemberHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
- 1990 - 1999
Abstract GraderAnnual Scientific Sessions, American Heart Association
- 1990
MemberEducational Programs Committee, American College of Cardiology
- 1990
MemberScientific Advisory Board, National Registry of Thrombolytic Therapy
- 1989
Expert ReviewerMedical Participating Bypass Center Demonstration Application Review Panel, Health Care Financing Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- 1989
MemberMedical Participating Bypass Center Demonstration Application Review Panel, Health Care Financing Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- 1989 - 1992
MemberProgram Committee, Annual Scientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
- 1989 - 1991
Vice ChairNational Task Force on Application of the AHA Mission to the Elderly, American Heart Association
- 1989 - 1990
MemberAcademic Appointments and Promotions Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 1989 - present
Editorial Board MemberAmerican College of Cardiology Extended Learning, American College of Cardiology
- 1989 - present
MemberNominations and Awards Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
- 1989 - present
MemberEditorial Board, American College of Cardiology Extended Learning, American College of Cardiology
- 1989 - present
MemberAmerican College of Cardiology Extended Learning, American College of Cardiology
- 1988 - 1999
Abstract GraderAnnual Scientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
- 1988 - 1993
Co-InvestigatorBypass Angioplasty Randomized Investigation and Analysis Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
- 1988 - 1993
MemberSurgery Committee, Bypass Angioplasty Randomized Investigation and Analysis Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- 1988 - 1993
MemberEndpoint Committee, Bypass Angioplasty Randomized Investigation and Analysis Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- 1988 - 1993
MemberSteering Committee, Bypass Angioplasty Randomized Investigation and Analysis Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- 1988 - 1992
ChairCardiovascular Disease in the Elderly Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
- 1988
Ad Hoc ReviewerGerontology and Geriatric Review Committee, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
- 1988 - present
MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
- 1988 - present
MemberExecutive Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
- 1988 - present
MemberUniversity of Cape Town Fund, Inc.
- 1988 - present
MemberAdvisory Council, University of Cape Town Fund, Inc.
- 1987 - 1998
MemberAcademic Promotions and Tenure Committee, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center
- 1987 - 1988
ChairHospital Intensive Care Unit Facility Planning Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
- 1987 - 1988
MemberHospital Intensive Care Unit Facility Planning Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
- 1987 - present
MemberGeorgetown University Medical Center
- 1986 - 1992
MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1986 - 1990
ChairHospital Intensive Care Units Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
- 1986 - 1988
Vice ChairCardiovascular Disease in the Elderly Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
- 1986 - 1987
MemberCardiac Transplantation Planning and Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
- 1986
MemberCitizens Panel On Transplant Policy, Minnesota Advisory Committee
- 1985 - 1992
DirectorCoronary Care Unit, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1985 - 1990
MemberHospital Intensive Care Units Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
- 1985 - 1987
MemberInformation Processing and Systems Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 1985 - 1986
Vice ChairHospital Intensive Care Units Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
- 1985
Ad Hoc ReviewerSurgery and Bioengineering Study Section, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
- 1985
ChairSubcommittee on Valve Testing, 3rd International Symposium on Cardiac Bioprostheses
- 1985
DelegateMeeting in Prosthetic Valves, International Organization for Standardization
- 1985
Member3rd International Symposium on Cardiac Bioprostheses
- 1985
MemberSubcommittee on Valve Testing, 3rd International Symposium on Cardiac Bioprostheses
- 1985
MemberMeeting in Prosthetic Valves, International Organization for Standardization
- 1985
MemberInterdisciplinary Committee on Cardiac Valve Assessment, International Society for Artificial Organs
- 1984 - 1998
Clinical InvestigatorThrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
- 1984 - 1986
MemberResearch Committee, Minnesota Affiliate, American Heart Association
- 1984 - present
MemberAmerican Heart Association
- 1984 - present
MemberNational Institutes of Health
- 1983 - 1992
MemberCoronary Care Unit, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1983 - 1985
Associate DirectorCoronary Care Unit, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1982
ChairScientific Program, 1st International Scientific Sessions, International Society for Heart Transplantation
- 1982
Member1st International Scientific Sessions, International Society for Heart Transplantation
- 1982
MemberScientific Program, 1st International Scientific Sessions, International Society for Heart Transplantation
- 1981 - 1985
ConsultantNational Heart and Heart-lung Transplantation Study
- 1981 - 1985
MemberNational Heart and Heart-lung Transplantation Study
- 1980 - 1982
MemberCardiac Transplantation Planning and Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
- 1979 - 1992
MemberEducation Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1979 - 1984
Associate Program DirectorTraining Program, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1979 - 1984
MemberTraining Program, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1979 - 1984
MemberCardiovascular Trainee Teaching Program, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1979
CoordinatorCardiovascular Trainee Teaching Program, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1979 - present
Clinical InvestigatorCoronary Artery Surgery Study, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
- 1979 - present
MemberCoronary Artery Surgery Study, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
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MemberDoctors Mayo Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
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FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
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Honorary MemberSouth African Cardiac Society
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Founding MemberInternational Cardiac Transplantation Society
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FellowCouncil on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
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ChairMeeting Improvements, Ad Hoc Task Force to Review the Annual Scientific Sessions, Annual Scientific Sessions
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TreasurerBoard of Trustees, Medusna Trust, Inc
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ChairData and Safety Monitoring Board, Control, Abc and Device Investigator to Lower Late Angioplasty Complications Trial
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ChairData Safety Monitoring Board, DMR Regeneration of Endomyocardial Channels Trial
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ChairData Safety Monitoring Board, WISE Trial-Women and Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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FellowAmerican College of Physicians
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FellowSouth African College of Physicians
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FellowAmerican College of Chest Physicians
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MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
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MemberSouth African Medical Association
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MemberInternational Society of CV Pharmacotherapy
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MemberCardiac Electrophysiology Society
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MemberAssociation of Professors of Cardiology
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MemberAssociation of University Cardiologists
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MemberAmerican Clinical and Climatological Society
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MemberSouth African College of Medicine
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MemberAdministrative Working Group, Georgetown University Medical Center
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MemberWorkshop on Pulmonary Artery Catheterization and Clinical Outcomes, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
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MemberDSMB, PREVENT Trial (Secondary Prevention Trial of Venous Thromboses), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
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MemberData Safety Monitoring Board, Regeneration of Endomyocardial Channels Trial
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MemberSteering Committee, Open Artery Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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MemberSteering Committee, Magnesium in Coronaries Trial
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MemberData Safety Monitoring Board, X-TRACT Trial, CDAC Clinical Trials Section
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MemberData Safety Monitoring Board, STENTS and Radiation Therapy Trial, Beth Israel Hospital
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MemberSteering Committee, Adenosine Cardiolite SPECT Post-MI Trial, Baylor University
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MemberData Safety Monitoring Board, The Coronary Revascularization Prophylaxis Trial, VA Cooperative Study
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MemberData Safety Monitoring Board, Clopidogrel for Reduction of Events During Standard Observation Trial, Cardiovascular Coordinating Center
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MemberScientific Advisory Board, Cardiovascular Research Program, Donald W. Reynolds Foundation