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Sitaram Emani | Education

Undergraduate School

Northwestern University

1993, Evanston, IL

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

1997, Boston, MA

Residency

General and Thoracic Surgery

Duke University Medical Center

2005, Durham, NC

Residency

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Duke University Medical Center

2006, Durham, NC

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2007, Boston, MA

Sitaram Emani | Certifications

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Congenital Heart Surgery)
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General)

Sitaram Emani | Professional History

Following completion of training in adult cardiothoracic surgery and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, I joined the staff at Boston Children’s Hospital.  I am the surgical director for the complex biventricular repair program, and adult congenital heart program.  My clinical expertise also includes valve repair and replacement strategies, neonatal heart surgery, and minimally invasive surgery for children.  My research efforts include strategies to “grow” a left heart – including stem cell therapy - in patients with borderline left heart who otherwise would undergo single ventricle palliation.  A major problem in children with heart valve disease is the lack of a valve that can grow as a child grows.  This motivated me to pursue a design of expandable valve technologies, to reduce the need for reoperation in children.  Additional research interests include use of 3-D printing for surgical planning and understanding the clotting system in children after heart surgery. 

Dr. Emani serves as an expert for the Department of Cardiac Surgery for Boston Children's Hospital Precision Medicine Service. For more information about the Precision Medicine Service please visit bostonchildrens.org/precisionmed.

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Sitaram Emani | Publications

  1. Mitochondrial transplantation normalizes transcriptomic and proteomic shift associated with ischemia reperfusion injury in neonatal hearts donated after circulatory death. Sci Rep. 2024 12 28; 14(1):31236. View Mitochondrial transplantation normalizes transcriptomic and proteomic shift associated with ischemia reperfusion injury in neonatal hearts donated after circulatory death. Abstract

  2. Wide variation in shape of hypoplastic left ventricles undergoing recruitment and biventricular repair: A statistical shape modeling study. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2024 Dec 06; 27(1):101131. View Wide variation in shape of hypoplastic left ventricles undergoing recruitment and biventricular repair: A statistical shape modeling study. Abstract

  3. Intraoperative Conduction Mapping to Reduce Postoperative Atrioventricular Block in Complex Congenital Heart Disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024 Nov 19; 84(21):2102-2112. View Intraoperative Conduction Mapping to Reduce Postoperative Atrioventricular Block in Complex Congenital Heart Disease. Abstract

  4. Ventricular septation for double inlet ventricle: Avoiding conduction injury. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Sep 26. View Ventricular septation for double inlet ventricle: Avoiding conduction injury. Abstract

  5. Reverse double switch operation for the borderline left ventricle. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 31. View Reverse double switch operation for the borderline left ventricle. Abstract

  6. Predictive modeling of endocardial fibroelastosis recurrence in patients with congenital heart disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Feb; 169(2):366-374. View Predictive modeling of endocardial fibroelastosis recurrence in patients with congenital heart disease. Abstract

  7. Experience Curve With the Cone Procedure for Ebstein's Anomaly: Effect on Cost and Resource Utilization. JACC Adv. 2024 Aug; 3(8):101104. View Experience Curve With the Cone Procedure for Ebstein's Anomaly: Effect on Cost and Resource Utilization. Abstract

  8. Intraoperative conduction system mapping during reoperative mitral valve replacement. JTCVS Tech. 2024 Oct; 27:138-141. View Intraoperative conduction system mapping during reoperative mitral valve replacement. Abstract

  9. Operative and nonoperative outcomes in patients with trisomy 13 and 18 with congenital heart disease. JTCVS Open. 2024 Aug; 20:123-131. View Operative and nonoperative outcomes in patients with trisomy 13 and 18 with congenital heart disease. Abstract

  10. Perioperative Hyper-coagulation and Thrombosis: Cost Analysis After Congenital Heart Surgery. Pediatr Cardiol. 2024 Jun 20. View Perioperative Hyper-coagulation and Thrombosis: Cost Analysis After Congenital Heart Surgery. Abstract

  11. Off-center staggered leaflet plication technique to prevent residual central regurgitation in aortic valve repair. JTCVS Tech. 2024 Jun; 25:120-123. View Off-center staggered leaflet plication technique to prevent residual central regurgitation in aortic valve repair. Abstract

  12. Cleft closure and other predictors of contemporary outcomes after atrioventricular canal repair in patients with parachute left atrioventricular valve. Interdiscip Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2024 Mar 29; 38(4). View Cleft closure and other predictors of contemporary outcomes after atrioventricular canal repair in patients with parachute left atrioventricular valve. Abstract

  13. Association of tetralogy of Fallot and complete atrioventricular canal: a single-centre 40-year experience. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 01; 65(2). View Association of tetralogy of Fallot and complete atrioventricular canal: a single-centre 40-year experience. Abstract

  14. A retrospective analysis of anticoagulant safety among heart transplant recipients undergoing endomyocardial biopsy. Clin Transplant. 2024 02; 38(2):e15254. View A retrospective analysis of anticoagulant safety among heart transplant recipients undergoing endomyocardial biopsy. Abstract

  15. Endocardial Fibroelastosis Resection: When it Works and When it Does Not. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu. 2024; 27:19-24. View Endocardial Fibroelastosis Resection: When it Works and When it Does Not. Abstract

  16. Mitochondrial transplantation: the advance to therapeutic application and molecular modulation. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023; 10:1268814. View Mitochondrial transplantation: the advance to therapeutic application and molecular modulation. Abstract

  17. Systemic Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation in Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries: Where Are We? J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 12 05; 82(23):2209-2211. View Systemic Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation in Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries: Where Are We? Abstract

  18. Transcatheter Palliation With Pulmonary Artery Flow Restrictors in Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease: Feasibility, Outcomes, and Comparison With a Historical Hybrid Stage 1 Cohort. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2023 12; 16(12):e013383. View Transcatheter Palliation With Pulmonary Artery Flow Restrictors in Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease: Feasibility, Outcomes, and Comparison With a Historical Hybrid Stage 1 Cohort. Abstract

  19. Model of Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury in Rabbits. J Vis Exp. 2023 Nov 03; (201). View Model of Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury in Rabbits. Abstract

  20. Prospective randomized controlled trial of the safety and feasibility of a novel mesenchymal precursor cell therapy in hypoplastic left heart syndrome. JTCVS Open. 2023 Dec; 16:656-672. View Prospective randomized controlled trial of the safety and feasibility of a novel mesenchymal precursor cell therapy in hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Abstract

  21. Right ventricular papillary muscle approximation to the septum as an adjunct technique during tricuspid valve repair in congenital heart surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 May; 167(5):1547-1555.e1. View Right ventricular papillary muscle approximation to the septum as an adjunct technique during tricuspid valve repair in congenital heart surgery. Abstract

  22. A Neonatal Heterotopic Rat Heart Transplantation Model for the Study of Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition. J Vis Exp. 2023 07 21; (197). View A Neonatal Heterotopic Rat Heart Transplantation Model for the Study of Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition. Abstract

  23. The Yasui operation: A single institutional experience over 30 years. JTCVS Open. 2023 Sep; 15:361-367. View The Yasui operation: A single institutional experience over 30 years. Abstract

  24. Perioperative Care Models for Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease: Evolving Role of Neonatology Within the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2023 07; 14(4):481-489. View Perioperative Care Models for Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease: Evolving Role of Neonatology Within the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Abstract

  25. Mitochondrial transplantation preserves myocardial function and viability in pediatric and neonatal pig hearts donated after circulatory death. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 01; 167(1):e6-e21. View Mitochondrial transplantation preserves myocardial function and viability in pediatric and neonatal pig hearts donated after circulatory death. Abstract

  26. Commentary: The Many Shades of Gradient After Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Summer; 36(2):250. View Commentary: The Many Shades of Gradient After Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot. Abstract

  27. Factors associated with morbidity, mortality, and hemodynamic failure after biventricular conversion in borderline hypoplastic left hearts. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 09; 166(3):933-942.e3. View Factors associated with morbidity, mortality, and hemodynamic failure after biventricular conversion in borderline hypoplastic left hearts. Abstract

  28. Staged ventricular recruitment and biventricular conversion following single-ventricle palliation in unbalanced atrioventricular canal defects. JTCVS Open. 2023 Mar; 13:278-291. View Staged ventricular recruitment and biventricular conversion following single-ventricle palliation in unbalanced atrioventricular canal defects. Abstract

  29. A Review of Biventricular Repair for the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiologist. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2023 Mar; 27(1):51-63. View A Review of Biventricular Repair for the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiologist. Abstract

  30. Case report: Active clinical manifestation of endocardial fibroelastosis in adolescence in a patient with mitral and aortic obstruction-histologic presence of endothelial-to-mesenchymal transformation. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022; 9:1041039. View Case report: Active clinical manifestation of endocardial fibroelastosis in adolescence in a patient with mitral and aortic obstruction-histologic presence of endothelial-to-mesenchymal transformation. Abstract

  31. The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2022 Expert Consensus Document: Management of infants and neonates with tetralogy of Fallot. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 01; 165(1):221-250. View The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2022 Expert Consensus Document: Management of infants and neonates with tetralogy of Fallot. Abstract

  32. Early Experience With Reverse Double Switch Operation for the Borderline Left Heart. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Spring; 36(1):67-79. View Early Experience With Reverse Double Switch Operation for the Borderline Left Heart. Abstract

  33. Staged Ventricular Septation in Double-Inlet Ventricle - A Strategy to Avoid Fontan? Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Spring; 36(1):91-101. View Staged Ventricular Septation in Double-Inlet Ventricle - A Strategy to Avoid Fontan? Abstract

  34. Management of the Borderline Left Heart and Alternatives to Fontan. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2022 09; 13(5):645-649. View Management of the Borderline Left Heart and Alternatives to Fontan. Abstract

  35. Double Aortic Arch with Atresia of the Left Aortic Arch Proximal to the Left Common Carotid Artery: First Report of Documentation by Surgical Observation. Pediatr Cardiol. 2023 Jan; 44(1):249-253. View Double Aortic Arch with Atresia of the Left Aortic Arch Proximal to the Left Common Carotid Artery: First Report of Documentation by Surgical Observation. Abstract

  36. How to Manage the Pulmonary Valve During Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot. Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 02; 115(2):469-470. View How to Manage the Pulmonary Valve During Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot. Abstract

  37. Exploratory Use of Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibition in Prevention of Blalock-Taussig Shunt Thrombosis. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2022 09 01; 23(9):727-735. View Exploratory Use of Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibition in Prevention of Blalock-Taussig Shunt Thrombosis. Abstract

  38. Clinical implications of acute shunt thrombosis in paediatric patients with systemic-to-pulmonary shunt re-interventions. Cardiol Young. 2023 May; 33(5):726-732. View Clinical implications of acute shunt thrombosis in paediatric patients with systemic-to-pulmonary shunt re-interventions. Abstract

  39. Impact of Temporary Preoperative Mechanical Support on Heart Transplant Outcomes. ASAIO J. 2023 03 01; 69(3):290-298. View Impact of Temporary Preoperative Mechanical Support on Heart Transplant Outcomes. Abstract

  40. Contemporary outcomes of the double switch operation for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 12; 164(6):1980-1990.e7. View Contemporary outcomes of the double switch operation for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries. Abstract

  41. Anomalous Left Coronary Artery Arising from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA): The Critically Important Role of Color Flow Doppler in Identifying a Rare Intramural Course. CASE (Phila). 2022 May; 6(3):119-123. View Anomalous Left Coronary Artery Arising from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA): The Critically Important Role of Color Flow Doppler in Identifying a Rare Intramural Course. Abstract

  42. Comparison of Thromboelastography Devices TEG®6S Point of Care Device vs. TEG®5000 in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2022 Mar; 54(1):42-49. View Comparison of Thromboelastography Devices TEG®6S Point of Care Device vs. TEG®5000 in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. Abstract

  43. Mitochondrial transplantation for organ rescue. Mitochondrion. 2022 05; 64:27-33. View Mitochondrial transplantation for organ rescue. Abstract

  44. Patch augmentation of small ascending aorta during stage I procedure reduces the risk of morbidity and mortality. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 18; 61(3):555-561. View Patch augmentation of small ascending aorta during stage I procedure reduces the risk of morbidity and mortality. Abstract

  45. Reply from authors: A new shared vision on survival analysis: Good news from Baltimore. JTCVS Open. 2021 Dec; 8:583-584. View Reply from authors: A new shared vision on survival analysis: Good news from Baltimore. Abstract

  46. Super Glenn for staged biventricular repair: impact on left ventricular growth? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 09 11; 60(3):534-541. View Super Glenn for staged biventricular repair: impact on left ventricular growth? Abstract

  47. Management of Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries With Intact Ventricular Septum: Anatomic Repair or Palliative Treatment? Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2021 07; 14(7):e010154. View Management of Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries With Intact Ventricular Septum: Anatomic Repair or Palliative Treatment? Abstract

  48. Commentary: Indocyanine green: The Green Lantern of congenital heart surgery? JTCVS Tech. 2021 Aug; 8:158-159. View Commentary: Indocyanine green: The Green Lantern of congenital heart surgery? Abstract

  49. Restriction of Atrial Septal Defect Leads to Growth of Hypoplastic Ventricle in Patients with Borderline Right or Left Heart. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022; 34(1):215-223. View Restriction of Atrial Septal Defect Leads to Growth of Hypoplastic Ventricle in Patients with Borderline Right or Left Heart. Abstract

  50. The Association of Age and Repair Modification with Outcome after Cone Repair for Ebstein's Malformation. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022; 34(1):205-212. View The Association of Age and Repair Modification with Outcome after Cone Repair for Ebstein's Malformation. Abstract

  51. One and One-Half Ventricle Repair: Role for Restricting Antegrade Pulmonary Blood Flow. Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 07; 114(1):176-183. View One and One-Half Ventricle Repair: Role for Restricting Antegrade Pulmonary Blood Flow. Abstract

  52. Biventricular conversion after Fontan completion: A preliminary experience. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar; 163(3):1211-1223. View Biventricular conversion after Fontan completion: A preliminary experience. Abstract

  53. Allocation changes in heart transplantation: What has really changed? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 02; 165(2):724-733.e7. View Allocation changes in heart transplantation: What has really changed? Abstract

  54. Commentary: Tetralogy of Fallot-in pursuit of perfection. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 11; 162(5):1321-1322. View Commentary: Tetralogy of Fallot-in pursuit of perfection. Abstract

  55. Thromboelastography During Rewarming for Management of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients. Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 04; 113(4):1248-1255. View Thromboelastography During Rewarming for Management of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients. Abstract

  56. Long-term outcomes of truncus arteriosus repair: A modulated renewal competing risks analysis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan; 163(1):224-236.e6. View Long-term outcomes of truncus arteriosus repair: A modulated renewal competing risks analysis. Abstract

  57. A Multi-Mode System for Myocardial Functional and Physiological Assessment during Ex Situ Heart Perfusion. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2020 Dec; 52(4):303-313. View A Multi-Mode System for Myocardial Functional and Physiological Assessment during Ex Situ Heart Perfusion. Abstract

  58. Autologous mitochondrial transplantation for cardiogenic shock in pediatric patients following ischemia-reperfusion injury. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep; 162(3):992-1001. View Autologous mitochondrial transplantation for cardiogenic shock in pediatric patients following ischemia-reperfusion injury. Abstract

  59. Commentary: In pursuit of a pediatric heart valve that can grow with the child. JTCVS Tech. 2021 Feb; 5:87-88. View Commentary: In pursuit of a pediatric heart valve that can grow with the child. Abstract

  60. Commentary: Another Way to Avoid the Fontan in Patients With Complex Transposition of the Great Arteries. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021; 33(1):182-183. View Commentary: Another Way to Avoid the Fontan in Patients With Complex Transposition of the Great Arteries. Abstract

  61. Corrigendum to "Meta-Analysis Comparing Outcomes of Therapies for Patients with Central Sleep Apnea and Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction". Am J Cardiol. 2020 Nov 01; 134:162. View Corrigendum to "Meta-Analysis Comparing Outcomes of Therapies for Patients with Central Sleep Apnea and Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction". Abstract

  62. Comparison of outcomes following thoracoscopic versus thoracotomy closure for persistent patent ductus arteriosus. Cardiol Young. 2020 Oct; 30(10):1433-1438. View Comparison of outcomes following thoracoscopic versus thoracotomy closure for persistent patent ductus arteriosus. Abstract

  63. Mitochondrial transplantation for myocardial protection in ex-situ?perfused hearts donated after circulatory death. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2020 11; 39(11):1279-1288. View Mitochondrial transplantation for myocardial protection in ex-situ?perfused hearts donated after circulatory death. Abstract

  64. Experience and Outcomes of Surgically Implanted Melody Valve in the Pulmonary Position. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 03; 111(3):966-972. View Experience and Outcomes of Surgically Implanted Melody Valve in the Pulmonary Position. Abstract

  65. Single Ventricle With Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation-Ongoing Challenges. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 02; 111(2):670-671. View Single Ventricle With Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation-Ongoing Challenges. Abstract

  66. Platelet Inhibition With IV Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor to Prevent Thrombosis in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Aortopulmonary Shunting. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2020 06; 21(6):e354-e361. View Platelet Inhibition With IV Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor to Prevent Thrombosis in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Aortopulmonary Shunting. Abstract

  67. Revisiting prosthesis choice in mitral valve replacement in children: Durable alternatives to traditional bioprostheses. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 May 31. View Revisiting prosthesis choice in mitral valve replacement in children: Durable alternatives to traditional bioprostheses. Abstract

  68. Meta-Analysis Comparing Outcomes of Therapies for Patients With Central Sleep Apnea and Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction. Am J Cardiol. 2020 07 15; 127:73-83. View Meta-Analysis Comparing Outcomes of Therapies for Patients With Central Sleep Apnea and Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction. Abstract

  69. Letter by McCully et al Regarding Article, "Mitochondria Do Not Survive Calcium Overload". Circ Res. 2020 04 10; 126(8):e56-e57. View Letter by McCully et al Regarding Article, "Mitochondria Do Not Survive Calcium Overload". Abstract

  70. Reply: There is no "one-size-fits-all" in Fontan surgery! J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 07; 160(1):e10. View Reply: There is no "one-size-fits-all" in Fontan surgery! Abstract

  71. Reply: Intracoronary Delivery of Mitochondria to Prevent Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Challenging Pathway From Bench to Bedside. JACC Basic Transl Sci. 2020 Feb; 5(2):209. View Reply: Intracoronary Delivery of Mitochondria to Prevent Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Challenging Pathway From Bench to Bedside. Abstract

  72. Multipotency of mouse trophoblast stem cells. Stem Cell Res Ther. 2020 02 13; 11(1):55. View Multipotency of mouse trophoblast stem cells. Abstract

  73. Looking Ahead in Pediatric Heart Surgery. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu. 2020; 23:1. View Looking Ahead in Pediatric Heart Surgery. Abstract

  74. Intraoperative Coronary Artery Imaging for Planning. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu. 2020; 23:11-16. View Intraoperative Coronary Artery Imaging for Planning. Abstract

  75. Expandable Valves, Annuloplasty Rings, Shunts, and Bands for Growing Children. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu. 2020; 23:17-23. View Expandable Valves, Annuloplasty Rings, Shunts, and Bands for Growing Children. Abstract

  76. Worsening Renal Function in Cardiac Mechanical Support. Heart Lung Circ. 2020 Aug; 29(8):1247-1255. View Worsening Renal Function in Cardiac Mechanical Support. Abstract

  77. Transition from Hemochron Response to Hemochron Signature Elite Activated Clotting Time Devices in a Congenital Cardiac Surgery Practice. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2019 Dec; 51(4):221-226. View Transition from Hemochron Response to Hemochron Signature Elite Activated Clotting Time Devices in a Congenital Cardiac Surgery Practice. Abstract

  78. Fontan with lateral tunnel is associated with improved survival compared with extracardiac conduit. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 04; 159(4):1480-1491.e2. View Fontan with lateral tunnel is associated with improved survival compared with extracardiac conduit. Abstract

  79. Flow disturbances and the development of endocardial fibroelastosis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb; 159(2):637-646. View Flow disturbances and the development of endocardial fibroelastosis. Abstract

  80. Repair of double outlet right ventricle: Midterm outcomes. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan; 159(1):254-264. View Repair of double outlet right ventricle: Midterm outcomes. Abstract

  81. Development of a bio-MEMS device for electrical and mechanical conditioning and characterization of cell sheets for myocardial repair. Biotechnol Bioeng. 2019 11; 116(11):3098-3111. View Development of a bio-MEMS device for electrical and mechanical conditioning and characterization of cell sheets for myocardial repair. Abstract

  82. Long-term Surgical Prognosis of Primary Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis Repair. Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 10; 108(4):1202-1209. View Long-term Surgical Prognosis of Primary Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis Repair. Abstract

  83. High-dose heparin is associated with higher bleeding and thrombosis rates in pediatric patients following cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 10; 158(4):1199-1206. View High-dose heparin is associated with higher bleeding and thrombosis rates in pediatric patients following cardiac surgery. Abstract

  84. Lessons learned from Melody valve retrieved at transplantation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 08; 158(2):e74-e75. View Lessons learned from Melody valve retrieved at transplantation. Abstract

  85. Flow disturbances and progression of endocardial fibroelastosis - a case report. Cardiovasc Pathol. 2019 Sep - Oct; 42:1-3. View Flow disturbances and progression of endocardial fibroelastosis - a case report. Abstract

  86. Epicardial Echocardiography in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2019 05; 10(3):343-350. View Epicardial Echocardiography in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Abstract

  87. Novel Coagulation Analyzers in Development: A Glimpse toward the Future of Microfluidics. Semin Thromb Hemost. 2019 Apr; 45(3):302-307. View Novel Coagulation Analyzers in Development: A Glimpse toward the Future of Microfluidics. Abstract

  88. Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot - Progress or Just a Moving Target? Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019; 31(3):505-506. View Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot - Progress or Just a Moving Target? Abstract

  89. Mechanical Properties of Autologous Pericardium Change With Fixation Time: Implications for Valve Reconstruction. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019; 31(4):852-854. View Mechanical Properties of Autologous Pericardium Change With Fixation Time: Implications for Valve Reconstruction. Abstract

  90. Biventricular Repair in Patients With Borderline Left Heart-The "Growing" Experience. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2019 01; 10(1):18-19. View Biventricular Repair in Patients With Borderline Left Heart-The "Growing" Experience. Abstract

  91. Surgical Atrioventricular Valve Replacement With Melody Valve in Infants and Children. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2018 11; 11(11):e007145. View Surgical Atrioventricular Valve Replacement With Melody Valve in Infants and Children. Abstract

  92. Evaluation of Placental Mesenchymal Stem Cell Sheets for Myocardial Repair and Regeneration. Tissue Eng Part A. 2019 06; 25(11-12):867-877. View Evaluation of Placental Mesenchymal Stem Cell Sheets for Myocardial Repair and Regeneration. Abstract

  93. Valve-sparing repair in tetralogy of Fallot: Does valve biology determine long-term outcome? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 08; 156(2):782-784. View Valve-sparing repair in tetralogy of Fallot: Does valve biology determine long-term outcome? Abstract

  94. Venous valve saves the day for a patient with single ventricle and atrioventricular valve disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 12; 156(6):e215-e216. View Venous valve saves the day for a patient with single ventricle and atrioventricular valve disease. Abstract

  95. Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collaterals: collateral vessel disease burden and unifocalisation strategies. Cardiol Young. 2018 Sep; 28(9):1091-1098. View Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collaterals: collateral vessel disease burden and unifocalisation strategies. Abstract

  96. Complications of Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy. Crit Care Clin. 2018 Jul; 34(3):465-477. View Complications of Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy. Abstract

  97. Editorial commentary: Technology to treat heart failure: Friend or foe? Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2018 10; 28(7):489-490. View Editorial commentary: Technology to treat heart failure: Friend or foe? Abstract

  98. Thromboelastography Is Associated With Surrogates for Bleeding After Pediatric Cardiac Operations. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 09; 106(3):799-806. View Thromboelastography Is Associated With Surrogates for Bleeding After Pediatric Cardiac Operations. Abstract

  99. An anticoagulation protocol for use after congenital cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 07; 156(1):343-352.e4. View An anticoagulation protocol for use after congenital cardiac surgery. Abstract

  100. Partial thromboplastin time is more predictive of bleeding than anti-Xa levels in heparinized pediatric patients after cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 07; 156(1):332-340.e1. View Partial thromboplastin time is more predictive of bleeding than anti-Xa levels in heparinized pediatric patients after cardiac surgery. Abstract

  101. Staged ventricular recruitment in patients with borderline ventricles and large ventricular septal defects. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 07; 156(1):254-264. View Staged ventricular recruitment in patients with borderline ventricles and large ventricular septal defects. Abstract

  102. Mitochondrial transplantation: applications for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease. Transl Pediatr. 2018 Apr; 7(2):169-175. View Mitochondrial transplantation: applications for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease. Abstract

  103. Cell-Based Therapy With Cardiosphere-Derived Cardiocytes: A New Hope for Pediatric Patients With Single Ventricle Congenital Heart Disease? Circ Res. 2018 03 30; 122(7):916-917. View Cell-Based Therapy With Cardiosphere-Derived Cardiocytes: A New Hope for Pediatric Patients With Single Ventricle Congenital Heart Disease? Abstract

  104. Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Readmission for Heart Failure Using Novel Tablet and Nurse Practitioner Education. Am J Med. 2018 08; 131(8):974-978. View Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Readmission for Heart Failure Using Novel Tablet and Nurse Practitioner Education. Abstract

  105. Flow Preservation of Umbilical Vein for Autologous Shunt and Cardiovascular Reconstruction. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 06; 105(6):1809-1818. View Flow Preservation of Umbilical Vein for Autologous Shunt and Cardiovascular Reconstruction. Abstract

  106. Does recipient work status pre-transplant affect post-heart transplant survival? A United Network for Organ Sharing database review. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2018 05; 37(5):604-610. View Does recipient work status pre-transplant affect post-heart transplant survival? A United Network for Organ Sharing database review. Abstract

  107. Anticoagulation management following left ventricular assist device implantation is similar across all provider strategies. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2018 01 01; 26(1):60-65. View Anticoagulation management following left ventricular assist device implantation is similar across all provider strategies. Abstract

  108. Valve-sparing repair with intraoperative balloon dilation in tetralogy of Fallot: Midterm results and therapeutic implications. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 03; 155(3):1163-1173.e4. View Valve-sparing repair with intraoperative balloon dilation in tetralogy of Fallot: Midterm results and therapeutic implications. Abstract

  109. Multicenter Evaluation of Octreotide as Secondary Prophylaxis in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Circ Heart Fail. 2017 Nov; 10(11). View Multicenter Evaluation of Octreotide as Secondary Prophylaxis in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Abstract

  110. Elevated preoperative von Willebrand factor is associated with perioperative thrombosis in infants and neonates with congenital heart disease. J Thromb Haemost. 2017 12; 15(12):2306-2316. View Elevated preoperative von Willebrand factor is associated with perioperative thrombosis in infants and neonates with congenital heart disease. Abstract

  111. Early intervention for lactate dehydrogenase elevation improves clinical outcomes in patients with the HeartMate II left ventricular assist device: Insights from the PREVENT study. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2018 01; 37(1):25-32. View Early intervention for lactate dehydrogenase elevation improves clinical outcomes in patients with the HeartMate II left ventricular assist device: Insights from the PREVENT study. Abstract

  112. Right ventricular outflow tract reintervention after primary tetralogy of Fallot repair in neonates and young infants. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 02; 155(2):726-734. View Right ventricular outflow tract reintervention after primary tetralogy of Fallot repair in neonates and young infants. Abstract

  113. Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Review of Treatment of Cardiorenal Syndrome. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis. 2017 07; 24(4):261-266. View Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Review of Treatment of Cardiorenal Syndrome. Abstract

  114. Platelet testing to guide aspirin dose adjustment in pediatric patients after cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 11; 154(5):1723-1730. View Platelet testing to guide aspirin dose adjustment in pediatric patients after cardiac surgery. Abstract

  115. Relationship Between Transfusion of Blood Products and the Incidence of Thrombotic Complications in Neonates and Infants Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2017 Dec; 31(6):1943-1948. View Relationship Between Transfusion of Blood Products and the Incidence of Thrombotic Complications in Neonates and Infants Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. Abstract

  116. Hemodynamic parameters predict adverse outcomes following biventricular conversion with single-ventricle palliation takedown. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 08; 154(2):572-582. View Hemodynamic parameters predict adverse outcomes following biventricular conversion with single-ventricle palliation takedown. Abstract

  117. Mitochondrial transplantation: From animal models to clinical use in humans. Mitochondrion. 2017 05; 34:127-134. View Mitochondrial transplantation: From animal models to clinical use in humans. Abstract

  118. Outcomes following thoracotomy or thoracoscopic vascular ring division in children and young adults. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 08; 154(2):607-615. View Outcomes following thoracotomy or thoracoscopic vascular ring division in children and young adults. Abstract

  119. Autologous mitochondrial transplantation for dysfunction after ischemia-reperfusion injury. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 07; 154(1):286-289. View Autologous mitochondrial transplantation for dysfunction after ischemia-reperfusion injury. Abstract

  120. Photo-oxidized bovine pericardium in congenital cardiac surgery: single-centre experience. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2017 02 01; 24(2):240-244. View Photo-oxidized bovine pericardium in congenital cardiac surgery: single-centre experience. Abstract

  121. Mitochondrial Transplantation in Myocardial Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2017; 982:595-619. View Mitochondrial Transplantation in Myocardial Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury. Abstract

  122. Impact of insurance status on heart transplant wait-list mortality for patients with left ventricular assist devices. Clin Transplant. 2017 02; 31(2). View Impact of insurance status on heart transplant wait-list mortality for patients with left ventricular assist devices. Abstract

  123. Improving functional capacity in mechanical circulatory support patients: The need for speed? J Heart Lung Transplant. 2017 01; 36(1):22-23. View Improving functional capacity in mechanical circulatory support patients: The need for speed? Abstract

  124. PREVENtion of HeartMate II Pump Thrombosis Through Clinical Management: The PREVENT multi-center study. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2017 01; 36(1):1-12. View PREVENtion of HeartMate II Pump Thrombosis Through Clinical Management: The PREVENT multi-center study. Abstract

  125. Patients with unbalanced atrioventricular canal defects can undergo the Fontan operation with good outcomes. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 02; 153(2):439-440. View Patients with unbalanced atrioventricular canal defects can undergo the Fontan operation with good outcomes. Abstract

  126. Left Main Coronary Artery Atresia in an Infant With Inclusion-Cell Disease. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2018 03; 9(2):246-250. View Left Main Coronary Artery Atresia in an Infant With Inclusion-Cell Disease. Abstract

  127. Direct heart shunt placement for CSF diversion: technical note. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2016 Dec; 25(6):663-666. View Direct heart shunt placement for CSF diversion: technical note. Abstract

  128. Surgical reconstruction of semilunar valves in the growing child: Should we mimic the venous valve? A simulation study. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 02; 153(2):389-396. View Surgical reconstruction of semilunar valves in the growing child: Should we mimic the venous valve? A simulation study. Abstract

  129. Concept of an expandable cardiac valve for surgical implantation in infants and children. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 12; 152(6):1514-1523. View Concept of an expandable cardiac valve for surgical implantation in infants and children. Abstract

  130. Outcome and performance of bioprosthetic pulmonary valve replacement in patients with congenital heart disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 11; 152(5):1333-1342.e3. View Outcome and performance of bioprosthetic pulmonary valve replacement in patients with congenital heart disease. Abstract

  131. Assessment of the Melody valve in the mitral position in young children by echocardiography. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 01; 153(1):153-160.e1. View Assessment of the Melody valve in the mitral position in young children by echocardiography. Abstract

  132. Incidence and Predictors for Postoperative Thrombotic Complications in Children With Surgical and Nonsurgical Heart Disease. Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct; 102(4):1360-7. View Incidence and Predictors for Postoperative Thrombotic Complications in Children With Surgical and Nonsurgical Heart Disease. Abstract

  133. Ring-reinforced Sano right ventricular to pulmonary artery conduit at Norwood stage I. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. 2016; 2016. View Ring-reinforced Sano right ventricular to pulmonary artery conduit at Norwood stage I. Abstract

  134. Successful heart transplantation using a donor heart afflicted by takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2016 Jan; 29(1):73-4. View Successful heart transplantation using a donor heart afflicted by takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Abstract

  135. Operations for improving left ventricular diastolic function. Curr Opin Cardiol. 2016 Jan; 31(1):101-8. View Operations for improving left ventricular diastolic function. Abstract

  136. Expandable Valve for Pediatric Application Constructed From Human Venous Valved Conduit Within a Stent. Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Dec; 100(6):2320-4. View Expandable Valve for Pediatric Application Constructed From Human Venous Valved Conduit Within a Stent. Abstract

  137. Neonatal Mitral Valve Repair in Biventricular Repair, Single Ventricle Palliation, and Secondary Left Ventricular Recruitment: Indications, Techniques, and Mid-Term Outcomes. Front Surg. 2015; 2:59. View Neonatal Mitral Valve Repair in Biventricular Repair, Single Ventricle Palliation, and Secondary Left Ventricular Recruitment: Indications, Techniques, and Mid-Term Outcomes. Abstract

  138. Hybrid Approach for Off-Pump Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Patients With a Dilated Right Ventricular Outflow Tract. Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Nov; 100(5):e99-101. View Hybrid Approach for Off-Pump Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Patients With a Dilated Right Ventricular Outflow Tract. Abstract

  139. Outcomes and Short-Term Follow-Up in Complex Ross Operations in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Damus-Kaye-Stansel Takedown. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016; 28(1):81-9. View Outcomes and Short-Term Follow-Up in Complex Ross Operations in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Damus-Kaye-Stansel Takedown. Abstract

  140. Intravenous GPIIb/IIIa Inhibitor for Secondary Prevention of Shunt Thrombosis in a Pediatric Patient. Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jun; 99(6):e151-3. View Intravenous GPIIb/IIIa Inhibitor for Secondary Prevention of Shunt Thrombosis in a Pediatric Patient. Abstract

  141. Invited Commentary. Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jun; 99(6):2164-5. View Invited Commentary. Abstract

  142. Left Ventricular Remodeling and Function in Children with Biventricular Circulation After Fetal Aortic Valvuloplasty. Pediatr Cardiol. 2015 Oct; 36(7):1502-9. View Left Ventricular Remodeling and Function in Children with Biventricular Circulation After Fetal Aortic Valvuloplasty. Abstract

  143. Transcatheter balloon dilation for recurrent right ventricular outflow tract obstruction following valve-sparing repair of tetralogy of Fallot. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2015 Oct; 86(4):692-700. View Transcatheter balloon dilation for recurrent right ventricular outflow tract obstruction following valve-sparing repair of tetralogy of Fallot. Abstract

  144. Biventricular repair for common atrioventricular canal defect with parachute left atrioventricular valve. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2016 Feb; 49(2):546-51; discussion 551-2. View Biventricular repair for common atrioventricular canal defect with parachute left atrioventricular valve. Abstract

  145. Pharmacokinetics of tranexamic acid in neonates, infants, and children undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Anesthesiology. 2015 Apr; 122(4):746-58. View Pharmacokinetics of tranexamic acid in neonates, infants, and children undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Abstract

  146. Echocardiographic characteristics of annulo-leaflet mitral ring. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2015 May; 28(5):541-8. View Echocardiographic characteristics of annulo-leaflet mitral ring. Abstract

  147. A method to account for variation in congenital heart surgery charges. Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Mar; 99(3):939-46. View A method to account for variation in congenital heart surgery charges. Abstract

  148. Technical performance score as predictor for post-discharge reintervention in valve-sparing tetralogy of Fallot repair. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014; 26(4):297-303. View Technical performance score as predictor for post-discharge reintervention in valve-sparing tetralogy of Fallot repair. Abstract

  149. Cardiac extracellular matrix-fibrin hybrid scaffolds with tunable properties for cardiovascular tissue engineering. Acta Biomater. 2015 Mar; 14:84-95. View Cardiac extracellular matrix-fibrin hybrid scaffolds with tunable properties for cardiovascular tissue engineering. Abstract

  150. Ring-reinforced Sano conduit at Norwood stage I reduces proximal conduit obstruction. Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jan; 99(1):171-9. View Ring-reinforced Sano conduit at Norwood stage I reduces proximal conduit obstruction. Abstract

  151. Aortic root translocation (Nikaidoh procedure): Intermediate follow-up and impact of conduit type. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2015 May; 149(5):1349-55. View Aortic root translocation (Nikaidoh procedure): Intermediate follow-up and impact of conduit type. Abstract

  152. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance parameters associated with early transplant-free survival in children with small left hearts following conversion from a univentricular to biventricular circulation. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2014 Oct 07; 16:73. View Cardiovascular magnetic resonance parameters associated with early transplant-free survival in children with small left hearts following conversion from a univentricular to biventricular circulation. Abstract

  153. Rare case of undiagnosed supracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous return in an adult. Circulation. 2014 Sep 30; 130(14):1205-7. View Rare case of undiagnosed supracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous return in an adult. Abstract

  154. Fetal aortic valvuloplasty for evolving hypoplastic left heart syndrome: postnatal outcomes of the first 100 patients. Circulation. 2014 Aug 19; 130(8):638-45. View Fetal aortic valvuloplasty for evolving hypoplastic left heart syndrome: postnatal outcomes of the first 100 patients. Abstract

  155. Durability of large diameter right ventricular outflow tract conduits in adults with congenital heart disease. Int J Cardiol. 2014 Aug 20; 175(3):455-63. View Durability of large diameter right ventricular outflow tract conduits in adults with congenital heart disease. Abstract

  156. Aspirin unresponsiveness predicts thrombosis in high-risk pediatric patients after cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Sep; 148(3):810-4; discussion 814-6. View Aspirin unresponsiveness predicts thrombosis in high-risk pediatric patients after cardiac surgery. Abstract

  157. Perinatal and infant outcomes of prenatal diagnosis of heterotaxy syndrome (asplenia and polysplenia). Am J Cardiol. 2014 Aug 15; 114(4):612-7. View Perinatal and infant outcomes of prenatal diagnosis of heterotaxy syndrome (asplenia and polysplenia). Abstract

  158. Takedown of cavopulmonary shunt at biventricular repair. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Oct; 148(4):1506-11. View Takedown of cavopulmonary shunt at biventricular repair. Abstract

  159. Preliminary experience with porcine intestinal submucosa (CorMatrix) for valve reconstruction in congenital heart disease: histologic evaluation of explanted valves. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Nov; 148(5):2216-4, 2225.e1. View Preliminary experience with porcine intestinal submucosa (CorMatrix) for valve reconstruction in congenital heart disease: histologic evaluation of explanted valves. Abstract

  160. Valve-sparing aortic root replacement and remodeling with complex aortic valve reconstruction in children and young adults with moderate or severe aortic regurgitation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Jun; 147(6):1768-74. View Valve-sparing aortic root replacement and remodeling with complex aortic valve reconstruction in children and young adults with moderate or severe aortic regurgitation. Abstract

  161. Stented bovine jugular vein graft (Melody valve) for surgical mitral valve replacement in infants and children. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Oct; 148(4):1443-9. View Stented bovine jugular vein graft (Melody valve) for surgical mitral valve replacement in infants and children. Abstract

  162. Tricuspid regurgitation or Ebsteinoid dysplasia of the tricuspid valve in congenitally corrected transposition: is valvuloplasty necessary at anatomic repair? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Feb; 147(2):576-80. View Tricuspid regurgitation or Ebsteinoid dysplasia of the tricuspid valve in congenitally corrected transposition: is valvuloplasty necessary at anatomic repair? Abstract

  163. Hypercoagulability panel testing predicts thrombosis in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery. Am J Hematol. 2014 Feb; 89(2):151-5. View Hypercoagulability panel testing predicts thrombosis in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery. Abstract

  164. Technical Performance Scores are strongly associated with early mortality, postoperative adverse events, and intensive care unit length of stay-analysis of consecutive discharges for 2 years. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Jan; 147(1):389-94, 396.e1-396.e3. View Technical Performance Scores are strongly associated with early mortality, postoperative adverse events, and intensive care unit length of stay-analysis of consecutive discharges for 2 years. Abstract

  165. An extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulation curriculum featuring a novel integrated skills trainer leads to improved performance among pediatric cardiac surgery trainees. Simul Healthc. 2013 Aug; 8(4):221-8. View An extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulation curriculum featuring a novel integrated skills trainer leads to improved performance among pediatric cardiac surgery trainees. Abstract

  166. Biventricular conversion after single ventricle palliation in patients with small left heart structures: short-term outcomes. Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Oct; 96(4):1406-1412. View Biventricular conversion after single ventricle palliation in patients with small left heart structures: short-term outcomes. Abstract

  167. Impact of age and duration of banding on left ventricular preparation before anatomic repair for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries. Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Aug; 96(2):603-10. View Impact of age and duration of banding on left ventricular preparation before anatomic repair for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries. Abstract

  168. Predictors of reintervention after repair of interrupted aortic arch with ventricular septal defect. Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Aug; 96(2):621-8. View Predictors of reintervention after repair of interrupted aortic arch with ventricular septal defect. Abstract

  169. Hypercoagulability markers predict thrombosis in single ventricle neonates undergoing cardiac surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Aug; 96(2):651-6. View Hypercoagulability markers predict thrombosis in single ventricle neonates undergoing cardiac surgery. Abstract

  170. Inadequate technical performance scores are associated with late mortality and late reintervention. Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Aug; 96(2):664-9. View Inadequate technical performance scores are associated with late mortality and late reintervention. Abstract

  171. Factors associated with survival in patients who undergo peritoneal dialysis catheter placement following cardiac surgery. J Pediatr Surg. 2013 Jun; 48(6):1269-76. View Factors associated with survival in patients who undergo peritoneal dialysis catheter placement following cardiac surgery. Abstract

  172. Biventricular conversion after single-ventricle palliation in unbalanced atrioventricular canal defects. Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Jun; 95(6):2086-95; discussion 2095-6. View Biventricular conversion after single-ventricle palliation in unbalanced atrioventricular canal defects. Abstract

  173. Sexual function after left ventricular assist device. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013 May 14; 61(19):2021-2. View Sexual function after left ventricular assist device. Abstract

  174. Strategies to maintain biventricular circulation in patients with high-risk anatomy. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu. 2013; 16(1):37-42. View Strategies to maintain biventricular circulation in patients with high-risk anatomy. Abstract

  175. Novel microfluidic platform for automated lab-on-chip testing of hypercoagulability panel. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2012 Dec; 23(8):760-8. View Novel microfluidic platform for automated lab-on-chip testing of hypercoagulability panel. Abstract

  176. Patients with low compared with high body mass index gain more weight after implantation of a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2013 Jan; 32(1):31-5. View Patients with low compared with high body mass index gain more weight after implantation of a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device. Abstract

  177. Characterizing peritoneal dialysis catheter use in pediatric patients after cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2013 Aug; 146(2):334-8. View Characterizing peritoneal dialysis catheter use in pediatric patients after cardiac surgery. Abstract

  178. Staged left ventricular recruitment after single-ventricle palliation in patients with borderline left heart hypoplasia. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Nov 06; 60(19):1966-74. View Staged left ventricular recruitment after single-ventricle palliation in patients with borderline left heart hypoplasia. Abstract

  179. Modification of a stented bovine jugular vein conduit (melody valve) for surgical mitral valve replacement. Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Oct; 94(4):e97-8. View Modification of a stented bovine jugular vein conduit (melody valve) for surgical mitral valve replacement. Abstract

  180. Surgical technical performance scores are predictors of late mortality and unplanned reinterventions in infants after cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012 Nov; 144(5):1095-1101.e7. View Surgical technical performance scores are predictors of late mortality and unplanned reinterventions in infants after cardiac surgery. Abstract

  181. Technical performance scores in congenital cardiac operations: a quality assessment initiative. Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Oct; 94(4):1317-23; discussion 1323. View Technical performance scores in congenital cardiac operations: a quality assessment initiative. Abstract

  182. A mathematical model of transitional circulation toward biventricular repair in hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Anesth Analg. 2012 Sep; 115(3):618-26. View A mathematical model of transitional circulation toward biventricular repair in hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Abstract

  183. Improving left ventricular outflow tract obstruction repair in common atrioventricular canal defects. Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Aug; 94(2):599-605; discussion 605. View Improving left ventricular outflow tract obstruction repair in common atrioventricular canal defects. Abstract

  184. Dilation of the ascending aorta after balloon valvuloplasty for aortic stenosis during infancy and childhood. Am J Cardiol. 2012 Sep 01; 110(5):702-8. View Dilation of the ascending aorta after balloon valvuloplasty for aortic stenosis during infancy and childhood. Abstract

  185. Pulmonary valve replacement function in adolescents: a comparison of bioprosthetic valves and homograft conduits. Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Jun; 93(6):2007-16. View Pulmonary valve replacement function in adolescents: a comparison of bioprosthetic valves and homograft conduits. Abstract

  186. Bare metal stenting for obstructed small diameter homograft conduits in the right ventricular outflow tract. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2013 Jan 01; 81(1):E44-52. View Bare metal stenting for obstructed small diameter homograft conduits in the right ventricular outflow tract. Abstract

  187. A comparison of human smooth muscle and mesenchymal stem cells as potential cell sources for tissue-engineered vascular patches. Tissue Eng Part A. 2012 May; 18(9-10):986-98. View A comparison of human smooth muscle and mesenchymal stem cells as potential cell sources for tissue-engineered vascular patches. Abstract

  188. Options for prosthetic pulmonary valve replacement. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu. 2012; 15(1):34-7. View Options for prosthetic pulmonary valve replacement. Abstract

  189. Younger age and valve oversizing are predictors of structural valve deterioration after pulmonary valve replacement in patients with tetralogy of Fallot. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012 Feb; 143(2):352-60. View Younger age and valve oversizing are predictors of structural valve deterioration after pulmonary valve replacement in patients with tetralogy of Fallot. Abstract

  190. Outcome after repair of cor triatriatum. Am J Cardiol. 2012 Feb 01; 109(3):412-6. View Outcome after repair of cor triatriatum. Abstract

  191. Outcomes and risk factors for mortality in premature neonates with critical congenital heart disease. Pediatr Cardiol. 2011 Dec; 32(8):1139-46. View Outcomes and risk factors for mortality in premature neonates with critical congenital heart disease. Abstract

  192. Early postoperative severity of illness predicts outcomes after the stage I Norwood procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Aug; 92(2):660-5. View Early postoperative severity of illness predicts outcomes after the stage I Norwood procedure. Abstract

  193. Gene regulation of extracellular matrix remodeling in human bone marrow stem cell-seeded tissue-engineered grafts. Tissue Eng Part A. 2011 Oct; 17(19-20):2379-88. View Gene regulation of extracellular matrix remodeling in human bone marrow stem cell-seeded tissue-engineered grafts. Abstract

  194. Massive air embolism in a Fontan patient. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2011 Jun; 43(2):79-83. View Massive air embolism in a Fontan patient. Abstract

  195. Postnatal left ventricular diastolic function after fetal aortic valvuloplasty. Am J Cardiol. 2011 Aug 15; 108(4):556-60. View Postnatal left ventricular diastolic function after fetal aortic valvuloplasty. Abstract

  196. Perioperative factors associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation after complex congenital heart surgery. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2011 May; 12(3):e122-6. View Perioperative factors associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation after complex congenital heart surgery. Abstract

  197. Early reintervention on the pulmonary arteries and right ventricular outflow tract after neonatal or early infant repair of truncus arteriosus using homograft conduits. Am J Cardiol. 2011 Jul 01; 108(1):106-13. View Early reintervention on the pulmonary arteries and right ventricular outflow tract after neonatal or early infant repair of truncus arteriosus using homograft conduits. Abstract

  198. Anomalous left coronary artery arising from the pulmonary artery in hypoplastic left hearts: case series and review of literature. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011 Jul; 142(1):225-7. View Anomalous left coronary artery arising from the pulmonary artery in hypoplastic left hearts: case series and review of literature. Abstract

  199. Right ventricle and tricuspid valve function at midterm after the Fontan operation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome: impact of shunt type. Pediatr Cardiol. 2011 Feb; 32(2):160-6. View Right ventricle and tricuspid valve function at midterm after the Fontan operation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome: impact of shunt type. Abstract

  200. Mind-body medicine in chronic heart failure: a translational science challenge. Circ Heart Fail. 2010 Nov; 3(6):715-25. View Mind-body medicine in chronic heart failure: a translational science challenge. Abstract

  201. Rapid-response extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to support cardiopulmonary resuscitation in children with cardiac disease. Circulation. 2010 Sep 14; 122(11 Suppl):S241-8. View Rapid-response extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to support cardiopulmonary resuscitation in children with cardiac disease. Abstract

  202. Intraoperative assessment after pediatric cardiac surgical repair: initial experience with C-arm angiography. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Jul; 140(1):e1-3. View Intraoperative assessment after pediatric cardiac surgical repair: initial experience with C-arm angiography. Abstract

  203. Electrical dyssynchrony and endocardial fibroelastosis resection in the rehabilitation of hypoplastic left cardiac syndrome. Cardiol Young. 2010 Oct; 20(5):516-21. View Electrical dyssynchrony and endocardial fibroelastosis resection in the rehabilitation of hypoplastic left cardiac syndrome. Abstract

  204. Acute kidney injury and regional abdominal perfusion during neonatal aortic arch reconstruction. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Aug; 140(2):453-8. View Acute kidney injury and regional abdominal perfusion during neonatal aortic arch reconstruction. Abstract

  205. In vivo monitoring of function of autologous engineered pulmonary valve. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Mar; 139(3):723-31. View In vivo monitoring of function of autologous engineered pulmonary valve. Abstract

  206. Primary left ventricular rehabilitation is effective in maintaining two-ventricle physiology in the borderline left heart. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009 Dec; 138(6):1276-82. View Primary left ventricular rehabilitation is effective in maintaining two-ventricle physiology in the borderline left heart. Abstract

  207. Preoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to cardiac surgery in children with congenital heart disease. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Oct; 88(4):1306-11. View Preoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to cardiac surgery in children with congenital heart disease. Abstract

  208. Outcomes after anatomic repair for d-transposition of the great arteries with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Circulation. 2009 Sep 15; 120(11 Suppl):S53-8. View Outcomes after anatomic repair for d-transposition of the great arteries with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Abstract

  209. Catheters, wires, tubes and drains on postoperative radiographs of pediatric cardiac patients: the whys and wherefores. Pediatr Radiol. 2008 Oct; 38(10):1041-53; quiz 1151. View Catheters, wires, tubes and drains on postoperative radiographs of pediatric cardiac patients: the whys and wherefores. Abstract

  210. Mechanisms of impaired calcium handling underlying subclinical diastolic dysfunction in diabetes. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2007 Nov; 293(5):R1787-97. View Mechanisms of impaired calcium handling underlying subclinical diastolic dysfunction in diabetes. Abstract

  211. Systolic contraction within aneurysmal rabbit myocardium following transplantation of autologous skeletal myoblasts. J Surg Res. 2006 Sep; 135(1):202-8. View Systolic contraction within aneurysmal rabbit myocardium following transplantation of autologous skeletal myoblasts. Abstract

  212. Catheter-mediated subselective intracoronary gene delivery to the rabbit heart: introduction of a novel method. J Gene Med. 2005 May; 7(5):595-603. View Catheter-mediated subselective intracoronary gene delivery to the rabbit heart: introduction of a novel method. Abstract

  213. Right ventricular targeted gene transfer of a beta-adrenergic receptor kinase inhibitor improves ventricular performance after pulmonary artery banding. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2004 Mar; 127(3):787-93. View Right ventricular targeted gene transfer of a beta-adrenergic receptor kinase inhibitor improves ventricular performance after pulmonary artery banding. Abstract

  214. Comparison of intracardiac cell transplantation: autologous skeletal myoblasts versus bone marrow cells. Circulation. 2003 Sep 09; 108 Suppl 1:II264-71. View Comparison of intracardiac cell transplantation: autologous skeletal myoblasts versus bone marrow cells. Abstract

  215. Catheter-based intracoronary myocardial adenoviral gene delivery: importance of intraluminal seal and infusion flow rate. Mol Ther. 2003 Aug; 8(2):306-13. View Catheter-based intracoronary myocardial adenoviral gene delivery: importance of intraluminal seal and infusion flow rate. Abstract

  216. Right ventricular gene therapy with a beta-adrenergic receptor kinase inhibitor improves survival after pulmonary artery banding. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Nov; 72(5):1657-61. View Right ventricular gene therapy with a beta-adrenergic receptor kinase inhibitor improves survival after pulmonary artery banding. Abstract

  217. Cardiac gene delivery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Circulation. 2001 Jul 10; 104(2):131-3. View Cardiac gene delivery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Abstract

  218. In vivo ventricular gene delivery of a beta-adrenergic receptor kinase inhibitor to the failing heart reverses cardiac dysfunction. Circulation. 2001 Mar 06; 103(9):1311-6. View In vivo ventricular gene delivery of a beta-adrenergic receptor kinase inhibitor to the failing heart reverses cardiac dysfunction. Abstract

Although originally an engineer by training, I found my true inspiration to be children and adults with congenital heart disease.

With just a little help from doctors and surgeons, a patient with CHD can recover to do amazing things, and this has motivated me to dedicate my life to such “warriors”. I try to combine my experience as an engineer to bring new technology and innovative solutions to difficult problems, but find the greatest satisfaction in seeing a child run, laugh, and play even after major surgery. My adult patients with congenital heart disease were the trailblazers for our field as they were among the first to undergo many of the surgeries we perform today. But they may need further surgeries later in adulthood, and have unique needs that we address with our combined adult congenital heart program. My research and device development work is totally motivated by my CHD warriors young and old, as we find ways to solve complex problems together.

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