Nathalie Roy | Medical Services
Programs & Services
- Cardiac Intensive Care (CICU)
- Cardiac Surgery
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program
- Heart Center
Languages
- English
- French
Nathalie Roy | Education
Medical School
Laval University Faculty of Medicine
1993, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Internship
Laval University Faculty of Medicine
1994, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Residency
Laval University Faculty of Medicine
1998, Quebec City , Quebec, Canada
Residency
McGill University
2001, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Fellowship
Hospital for Sick Children/University of Toronto
2002, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Fellowship
Univeristy of California, San Francisco
2003, San Francisco, CA
Fellowship
Boston Children's Hospital
2006, Boston, MA
Fellowship
Stollery Children's Hospita
2007, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Fellowship
Boston Children's Hospital
2009, Boston, MA
Fellowship
Brigham and Women's Hospital
2012, Boston, MA
Nathalie Roy | Certifications
- American Board of Surgery (General)
- American Board of Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
Nathalie Roy | Professional History
Dr. Roy trained in general surgery, Cardiac surgery, Congenital Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery and in surgical critical care. She has established herself in the field of cardiac critical care with a focus on adult congenital critical care, ECMO and mechanical circulatory support, and research in organ resuscitation for heart and lung transplantation at Massachusetts General Hospital before being recruited at Boston Children's Hospital to develop the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) initiative at the Heart Center in Boston Children’s Hospital.
Nathalie Roy | Publications
Erector spinae plane blocks for opioid-sparing multimodal pain management after pediatric cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Dec; 168(6):1742-1750.e9. View Erector spinae plane blocks for opioid-sparing multimodal pain management after pediatric cardiac surgery. Abstract
Discussion. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr; 167(4):1342-1343. View Discussion. Abstract
Commentary: Who and when to leave behind: Difficult decisions around extracorporeal membrane oxygenation selection in coronavirus disease 2019. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr; 167(4):1344-1345. View Commentary: Who and when to leave behind: Difficult decisions around extracorporeal membrane oxygenation selection in coronavirus disease 2019. Abstract
Consensus statement on heart xenotransplantation in children: Toward clinical translation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 09; 166(3):960-967. View Consensus statement on heart xenotransplantation in children: Toward clinical translation. Abstract
2021: Perioperative and critical care year in review for the cardiothoracic surgery team. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 12; 164(6):e449-e456. View 2021: Perioperative and critical care year in review for the cardiothoracic surgery team. Abstract
Race and Outcomes in Patients with Congenital Cardiac Disease in an Enhanced Recovery Program. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 09; 36(9):3603-3609. View Race and Outcomes in Patients with Congenital Cardiac Disease in an Enhanced Recovery Program. Abstract
Invasive and noninvasive cardiovascular monitoring options for cardiac surgery. JTCVS Open. 2022 Jun; 10:256-263. View Invasive and noninvasive cardiovascular monitoring options for cardiac surgery. Abstract
Post-operative vomiting and enhanced recovery after congenital cardiac surgery. Cardiol Young. 2023 Feb; 33(2):260-265. View Post-operative vomiting and enhanced recovery after congenital cardiac surgery. Abstract
Modified AngioVac System use With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Child With Fontan Thrombosis. ASAIO J. 2022 03 01; 68(3):e48-e52. View Modified AngioVac System use With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Child With Fontan Thrombosis. Abstract
Enhancing Recovery in Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 11; 114(5):1754-1761. View Enhancing Recovery in Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Abstract
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery Working Group 2021 consensus document on a comprehensive perioperative approach to enhanced recovery after pediatric cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep; 162(3):931-954. View The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery Working Group 2021 consensus document on a comprehensive perioperative approach to enhanced recovery after pediatric cardiac surgery. Abstract
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) survival: A quaternary center analysis. J Card Surg. 2021 Jul; 36(7):2300-2307. View Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) survival: A quaternary center analysis. Abstract
Commentary: Opioid-Sparing Pain Strategies in Congenital Cardiac Surgery: What are the Benefits and Goals? Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022; 34(1):275-276. View Commentary: Opioid-Sparing Pain Strategies in Congenital Cardiac Surgery: What are the Benefits and Goals? Abstract
Bilateral Erector Spinae Blocks Decrease Perioperative Opioid Use After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 Jul; 35(7):2082-2087. View Bilateral Erector Spinae Blocks Decrease Perioperative Opioid Use After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Abstract
Outcomes of Adult Patients With Septic Shock Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 09; 110(3):871-877. View Outcomes of Adult Patients With Septic Shock Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy. Abstract
Initial experience introducing an enhanced recovery program in congenital cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 11; 160(5):1313-1321.e5. View Initial experience introducing an enhanced recovery program in congenital cardiac surgery. Abstract
Protocol of a randomised controlled trial in cardiac surgical patients with endothelial dysfunction aimed to prevent postoperative acute kidney injury by administering nitric oxide gas. BMJ Open. 2019 07 04; 9(7):e026848. View Protocol of a randomised controlled trial in cardiac surgical patients with endothelial dysfunction aimed to prevent postoperative acute kidney injury by administering nitric oxide gas. Abstract
Commentary: Predicting acute kidney injury in pediatric cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 06; 157(6):2452-2453. View Commentary: Predicting acute kidney injury in pediatric cardiac surgery. Abstract
Lung Transplantation From Donation After Circulatory Death: United States and Single-Center Experience. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 12; 106(6):1619-1627. View Lung Transplantation From Donation After Circulatory Death: United States and Single-Center Experience. Abstract
Impella Placement Guided by Echocardiography Can Be Used as a Strategy to Unload the Left Ventricle During Peripheral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2018 Dec; 32(6):2585-2591. View Impella Placement Guided by Echocardiography Can Be Used as a Strategy to Unload the Left Ventricle During Peripheral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Abstract
Case 8-2018: A Woman with Shock and Labile Blood Pressure. N Engl J Med. 2018 05 31; 378(22):2146-2147. View Case 8-2018: A Woman with Shock and Labile Blood Pressure. Abstract
Single- Versus Double-Lung Transplantation in Pulmonary Fibrosis: Impact of Age and Pulmonary Hypertension. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 09; 106(3):856-863. View Single- Versus Double-Lung Transplantation in Pulmonary Fibrosis: Impact of Age and Pulmonary Hypertension. Abstract
Smoking abstinence 1 year after acute coronary syndrome: follow-up from a randomized controlled trial of varenicline in patients admitted to hospital. CMAJ. 2018 03 26; 190(12):E347-E354. View Smoking abstinence 1 year after acute coronary syndrome: follow-up from a randomized controlled trial of varenicline in patients admitted to hospital. Abstract
Case 8-2018: A 55-Year-Old Woman with Shock and Labile Blood Pressure. N Engl J Med. 2018 Mar 15; 378(11):1043-1053. View Case 8-2018: A 55-Year-Old Woman with Shock and Labile Blood Pressure. Abstract
Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation and outcomes in massive pulmonary embolism: Two eras at an urban tertiary care hospital. Vasc Med. 2018 02; 23(1):60-64. View Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation and outcomes in massive pulmonary embolism: Two eras at an urban tertiary care hospital. Abstract
High-dose intravenous lipid emulsion affecting successful initiation of continuous venovenous hemofiltration and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2018 02; 56(2):149-150. View High-dose intravenous lipid emulsion affecting successful initiation of continuous venovenous hemofiltration and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Abstract
Ethics Committee Consultation and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2016 09; 13(9):1553-8. View Ethics Committee Consultation and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Abstract
Pulmonary and Systemic Vascular Resistances After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Role of Hemolysis. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2017 Apr; 31(2):505-515. View Pulmonary and Systemic Vascular Resistances After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Role of Hemolysis. Abstract
Varenicline for Smoking Cessation in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome. Circulation. 2016 Jan 05; 133(1):21-30. View Varenicline for Smoking Cessation in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome. Abstract
Critical care management of the adult patient with congenital heart disease: focus on postoperative management and outcomes. Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2015 Feb; 17(2):362. View Critical care management of the adult patient with congenital heart disease: focus on postoperative management and outcomes. Abstract
Performance measurement in surgery through the National Quality Forum. J Am Coll Surg. 2014 Nov; 219(5):1037-46. View Performance measurement in surgery through the National Quality Forum. Abstract
Cardiac strangulation from epicardial pacemaker: early recognition and prevention. Cardiol Young. 2011 Aug; 21(4):471-3. View Cardiac strangulation from epicardial pacemaker: early recognition and prevention. Abstract
Development of an ovine model of pediatric complete heart block. J Surg Res. 2011 Apr; 166(2):e103-8. View Development of an ovine model of pediatric complete heart block. Abstract
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
Rapid extracorporeal life support rescue in patients undergoing the Norwood procedure. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009 Mar; 137(3):765-6. View Rapid extracorporeal life support rescue in patients undergoing the Norwood procedure. Abstract
Dopamine induces postischemic cardiomyocyte apoptosis in vivo: an effect ameliorated by propofol. Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Dec; 82(6):2192-9. View Dopamine induces postischemic cardiomyocyte apoptosis in vivo: an effect ameliorated by propofol. Abstract
Vascular endothelial growth factor prevents apoptosis and preserves contractile function in hypertrophied infant heart. Circulation. 2006 Jul 04; 114(1 Suppl):I290-5. View Vascular endothelial growth factor prevents apoptosis and preserves contractile function in hypertrophied infant heart. Abstract
Cardiac conduction through engineered tissue. Am J Pathol. 2006 Jul; 169(1):72-85. View Cardiac conduction through engineered tissue. Abstract
Mycotic aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta in a 2-kg neonate. Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Aug; 80(2):726-9. View Mycotic aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta in a 2-kg neonate. Abstract
Immature intrapericardial teratoma in a newborn with elevated alpha-fetoprotein. Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Jul; 78(1):e6-8. View Immature intrapericardial teratoma in a newborn with elevated alpha-fetoprotein. Abstract
Retroaortic innominate vein with coarctation of the aorta: surgical repair and embryology review. Ann Thorac Surg. 2003 Mar; 75(3):1014-6. View Retroaortic innominate vein with coarctation of the aorta: surgical repair and embryology review. Abstract
Aortic rupture after stenting of a native coarctation in an adult. Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Sep; 74(3):936. View Aortic rupture after stenting of a native coarctation in an adult. Abstract
Vasopressin reversal of phenoxybenzamine-induced hypotension after the Norwood procedure. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2002 May; 123(5):1012-3. View Vasopressin reversal of phenoxybenzamine-induced hypotension after the Norwood procedure. Abstract