Jesse E. Edwards Registry of Cardiovascular Disease
 The Jesse E. Edwards Registry serves as a vital repository of knowledge that is regularly utilized by practicing cardiac surgeons, cardiologists and other physicians worldwide, particularly those dealing with rare or unusual cases. The extensive collection enables researchers and cardiovascular specialists in training to examine multiple examples of conditions so rarely seen that, without the specimens in the Jesse E. Edwards Registry, patterns of the disease would likely not be apparent.
Our mission and goals are:
- To provide consultative diagnostic service for referred cardiovascular specimens derived from surgically resected tissue and autopsies.
- To provide educational opportunities, primarily by preceptorial experiences, for the study of cardiovascular disease.
- To participate in investigational studies of cardiovascular disease.
Our history
The Jesse E. Edwards Registry of Cardiovascular Disease was founded in the
early 1960s by Jesse E. Edwards, MD, at Miller
Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. By 1987, the collection had grown in size and
prominence and moved to more appropriate facilities in the St. Paul Heart and
Lung Center. At that time the directorship was turned over to Jack
L. Titus, MD, who is renowned in the cardiovascular world.
What is the Registry
 Our specimens come from autopsies or surgical pathology referrals from many
different institutions all over the United States and overseas including hospitals,
medical examiners, medical device companies and organ procurement facilities.
Upon receipt of these specimens our pathologists complete diagnostic and investigational
studies with a detailed analysis and report. Our specimens are cataloged and
cross-referenced for posterity, to be used for many purposes, including the
study of both congenital and adult heart diseases now rarely seen. We not only
have almost every known heart disease, but multiple specimens of each. We continue
to gain knowledge through teaching and research on our nation's No. 1 killer,
heart disease.
What we offer
- The Registry is recognized as an international center for cardiovascular research, education and training.
- Our pathologists provide cardiac and forensic evaluation and consultative
services for pathologists, medical examiners, coroners, hospitals and device
companies.
- The Registry has more than 21,000 cardiac specimens, making it one of the
largest comprehensive and active collections.
- The Registry has examples of congenital and acquired heart disease, including
many sudden cardiac death cases referred by medical examiners and coroners.
- The Registry continues to work closely with the cardiovascular medical community
to stay up to date with the most recent conditions, diseases, procedures and
treatment programs.
- The Registry also works with various medical device companies who
continue to develop new technologies in the fight against cardiac disease.
Staff
- Shannon M. Mackey-Bojack, MD, a forensic and cardiovascular pathologist, joined the Registry in 2004 and is currently the acting director.
- Susan J. Roe, MD, associate cardiovascular pathologist, has extensive experience as a forensic pathologist. She joined the Registry upon completion of a Bush Medical Fellowship.
- Richard Dykoski, pathologist assistant with more than 30 years of anatomic pathology experience.
- Judy Anderson, office supervisor, and Krista Whittlef, administrative assistant, provide exceptional support to our staff and visitors.
- Jack L. Titus, MD, PhD, is a renowned cardiovascular pathologist and continues with the Registry as an invaluable senior consultant.
- Jesse E. Edwards, MD has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease. He is widely recognized as the first person to correlate clinical and pathological data in cardiology, and his work on the interplay between the heart and lungs is considered a medical landmark. Dr. Edwards founded the Registry is 1960, and although he retired in 1987, his opinions are still widely sought by pathologists, cardiac surgeons and cardiologists around the world. He continues to publish cardiac pathology textbooks, and United Hospital is privileged to have his continued association in a consultative capacity.
For more information
To send a cardiac specimen or for information regarding the use of our facility,
please contact us:
Jesse E. Edwards Registry of Cardiovascular Disease
Heart United
333 North Smith Avenue, Room 4625
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-241-5568 (office phone)
651-241-7114 (fax)
or e-mail the registry
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