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Specialties

Programs & Services

Languages

  • English

Education

Medical School

Seth G.S. Medical College

2002, Mumbai, India

Residency

Pediatrics

Postgraduate Institute for Medical Education and Research

2007, Chandigarh, India

Residency

Pediatrics

Children's National Medical Center

2011, Washington, DC

Fellowship

Cardiology

Boston Children's Hospital

2015, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Senior, Cardiac Imaging

Boston Children's Hospital

2016, Boston, MA

Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology)
  • American Board of Pediatrics (General)

Professional History

Sunil Ghelani, MD, is a staff cardiologist and an instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He is a part of the Division of Cardiac Imaging and is involved in echocardiography and cardiac MRI. His research interests include assessment of ventricular function and using cardiac imaging and circulating biomarkers for risk stratification and outcome prediction of patients with complex congenital heart diseases.

Publications

  1. Myocardial Infarction in Kawasaki Disease. J Pediatr. 2025 May 12; 114638. View Abstract

  2. Contemporary trends in utilization of pediatric cardiac imaging in children's hospitals. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2025 May 06. View Abstract

  3. Electrocardiogram-based deep learning to predict left ventricular systolic dysfunction in paediatric and adult congenital heart disease in the USA: a multicentre modelling study. Lancet Digit Health. 2025 Apr; 7(4):e264-e274. View Abstract

  4. Electrocardiogram-based deep learning to predict mortality in paediatric and adult congenital heart disease. Eur Heart J. 2025 Mar 03; 46(9):856-868. View Abstract

  5. Rapid growth of CT utilization compared to MRI and echocardiography in imaging for congenital heart disease: A multicenter analysis. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2025 Feb 27. View Abstract

  6. Acute Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Adults With Fontan Circulation. JACC Adv. 2025 Mar; 4(3):101591. View Abstract

  7. Comparison of cine cardiac CT and echocardiography for assessment of ventricular function late after the Fontan operation. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2025 Feb 04. View Abstract

  8. Proposed resources required for a comprehensive program for CCT CHD imaging. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2025 Jan 18. View Abstract

  9. Biomechanical modeling combined with pressure-volume loop analysis to aid surgical planning in patients with complex congenital heart disease. Med Image Anal. 2025 Apr; 101:103441. View Abstract

  10. 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 Abstract

  11. Sternotomy or thoracotomy for neonatal repair of coarctation of the aorta with aortic arch hypoplasia. JTCVS Open. 2024 Dec; 22:386-394. View Abstract

  12. Ventricular septation for double inlet ventricle: Avoiding conduction injury. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr; 169(4):1055-1065. View Abstract

  13. Electrocardiogram-Based Deep Learning to Predict Mortality in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2024 Dec; 10(12):2600-2612. View Abstract

  14. Reverse double switch operation for the borderline left ventricle. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Mar; 169(3):1012-1019. View Abstract

  15. Deep Learning-Based Electrocardiogram Analysis Predicts Biventricular Dysfunction and Dilation in Congenital Heart Disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024 Aug 27; 84(9):815-828. View Abstract

  16. Preoperative Echocardiographically Derived Mean dP/dTic Predicts Early Post-operative Dysfunction in Children Undergoing Mitral Valve Surgery. Pediatr Cardiol. 2024 Jul 24. View Abstract

  17. Identifying high-risk Fontan phenotypes using K-means clustering of cardiac magnetic resonance-based dyssynchrony metrics. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2024 Winter; 26(2):101060. View Abstract

  18. HVSMR-2.0: A 3D cardiovascular MR dataset for whole-heart segmentation in congenital heart disease. Sci Data. 2024 Jul 02; 11(1):721. View Abstract

  19. Pediatric Electrocardiogram-Based Deep Learning to Predict Secundum Atrial Septal Defects. Pediatr Cardiol. 2025 Jun; 46(5):1235-1240. View Abstract

  20. Thoracic duct drainage patterns in heterotaxy. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2024 Winter; 26(2):101050. View Abstract

  21. Biomechanical Analysis of Age-Dependent Changes in Fontan Power Loss. Ann Biomed Eng. 2024 Sep; 52(9):2440-2456. View Abstract

  22. Impact of Age-Related Change in Caval Flow Ratio on Hepatic Flow Distribution in the Fontan Circulation. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2024 Apr; 17(4):e016104. View Abstract

  23. Morphology, Clinical Associations, and Pathologic Follow-up of Quadricuspid Aortic Valves in Children. Pediatr Cardiol. 2025 Mar; 46(3):599-603. View Abstract

  24. Mitral valve orifice area predicts outcome after biventricular repair in patients with hypoplastic left ventricles. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2024; 26(1):101029. View Abstract

  25. Pediatric ECG-Based Deep Learning to Predict Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Remodeling. Circulation. 2024 03 19; 149(12):917-931. View Abstract

  26. A Deep Learning Pipeline for Assessing Ventricular Volumes from a Cardiac MRI Registry of Patients with Single Ventricle Physiology. Radiol Artif Intell. 2024 01; 6(1):e230132. View Abstract

  27. Ventricular dyssynchrony late after the Fontan operation is associated with decreased survival. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2023 11 20; 25(1):66. View Abstract

  28. Right Heart Remodeling After Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Patients With Pulmonary Atresia or Critical Stenosis With Intact Ventricular Septum. J Am Heart Assoc. 2023 11 07; 12(21):e031090. View Abstract

  29. Unexpected ferromagnetic artefact in the stomach. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2023 10 27; 24(11):e297. View Abstract

  30. Coronary Sinus Aneurysm With a Sinoventricular Valve. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2023 11; 16(11):e015513. View Abstract

  31. Cardiac magnetic resonance parameters associated with successful conversion from a single ventricular to a one-and-a-half or biventricular circulation in patients with a hypoplastic right ventricle. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2023 09 28; 25(1):51. View Abstract

  32. Perioperative prophylactic corticosteroids for cardiac surgery in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Am Heart J. 2023 12; 266:159-167. View Abstract

  33. Impact of Age-related change in Caval Flow Ratio on Hepatic Flow Distribution in Fontan. medRxiv. 2023 Sep 08. View Abstract

  34. Expectant management of patent ductus arteriosus for preterm infants: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am Heart J. 2023 12; 266:179-183. View Abstract

  35. Pacemaker lead insertion sites contribute to abnormalities of myocardial function and histopathology. Heart Rhythm. 2023 12; 20(12):1739-1749. View Abstract

  36. Magnetic resonance three-dimensional steady-state free precession imaging of the thoracic duct in patients with Fontan circulation and its relationship to outcomes. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2023 06 12; 25(1):28. View Abstract

  37. Single Ventricular Torsional Mechanics After Fontan Palliation and Their Impact on Outcomes. JACC Adv. 2023 Jun; 2(4):100360. View Abstract

  38. Longitudinal changes in ventricular size and function are associated with death and transplantation late after the Fontan operation. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2022 Nov 14; 24(1):56. View Abstract

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

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

  41. Normative values for ureteral diameter in children. Pediatr Radiol. 2022 07; 52(8):1492-1499. View Abstract

  42. Characterization of Circulating and Urinary Biomarkers in the Fontan Circulation and Their Correlation With Cardiac Imaging. Am J Cardiol. 2022 01 01; 162:177-183. View Abstract

  43. Giant Cell Myocarditis and Left Ventricular Apical Aneurysm in a Child With Severe Combined Immunodeficiency. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2021 12; 14(12):1157-1158. View Abstract

  44. Accuracy of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Diagnosing Pediatric Cardiac Masses: A Multicenter Study. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2022 08; 15(8):1391-1405. View Abstract

  45. The feasibility of mitral valve device foldoplasty: an in vivo study to evaluate durable retention. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2022 01 06; 34(1):128-136. View Abstract

  46. The feasibility of mitral valve device foldoplasty: an in vivo study to evaluate durable retention. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 12. View Abstract

  47. Importance of Preserved Tricuspid Valve Function for Effective Soft Robotic Augmentation of the Right Ventricle in Cases of Elevated Pulmonary Artery Pressure. Cardiovasc Eng Technol. 2022 02; 13(1):120-128. View Abstract

  48. Impact of pulmonary valve replacement on left ventricular rotational mechanics in repaired tetralogy of Fallot. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2021 05 24; 23(1):61. View Abstract

  49. Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Gradient Is Associated With Coronary Artery Obstruction in Children With Williams-Beuren Syndrome. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 12; 35(12):3677-3680. View Abstract

  50. Speckle tracking echocardiographically-based analysis of ventricular strain in children: an intervendor comparison. Cardiovasc Ultrasound. 2020 May 21; 18(1):15. View Abstract

  51. Gastric emptying of milk in infants and children up to 5 years of age: normative data and influencing factors. Pediatr Radiol. 2020 05; 50(5):689-697. View Abstract

  52. Normal Values for Left Ventricular Strain and Synchrony in Children Based on Speckle Tracking Echocardiography. Am J Cardiol. 2019 05 01; 123(9):1546-1554. View Abstract

  53. Maldistribution of pulmonary blood flow in patients after the Fontan operation is associated with worse exercise capacity. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2018 12 17; 20(1):85. View Abstract

  54. Characterization of Left Ventricular Dysfunction by Myocardial Strain in Critical Pulmonary Stenosis and Pulmonary Atresia After Neonatal Pulmonary Valve Balloon Dilation. Am J Cardiol. 2019 02 01; 123(3):454-459. View Abstract

  55. Three-Dimensional Mitral Valve Morphology in Children and Young Adults With Marfan Syndrome. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2018 11; 31(11):1168-1177.e1. View Abstract

  56. Impact of Ventricular Morphology on Fiber Stress and Strain in Fontan Patients. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2018 07; 11(7):e006738. View Abstract

  57. A leaflet plication clip is an effective surgical template for mitral valve foldoplasty. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 05 01; 53(5):939-944. View Abstract

  58. Normal Values and Growth-Related Changes of Left Ventricular Volumes, Stress, and Strain in Healthy Children Measured by 3-Dimensional Echocardiography. Am J Cardiol. 2018 07 15; 122(2):331-339. View Abstract

  59. Left Atrial Volumes and Strain in Healthy Children Measured by Three-Dimensional Echocardiography: Normal Values and Maturational Changes. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2018 02; 31(2):187-193.e1. View Abstract

  60. Validation of a Mathematical Model of Bidirectional Glenn Circulation With Aortopulmonary Collaterals and the Implications for QP/QS Calculation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2018 02; 32(1):395-401. View Abstract

  61. Three-Dimensional Mitral Valve Morphology and Age-Related Trends in Children and Young Adults with Structurally Normal Hearts Using Transthoracic Echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2017 Jun; 30(6):561-571. View Abstract

  62. Angiographically detectable Thebesian veins are a dynamic and reversible finding in the setting of congenital heart disease. Congenit Heart Dis. 2017 Jul; 12(4):467-474. View Abstract

  63. Glomerular hyperfiltration in children with cancer: prevalence and a hypothesis. Pediatr Radiol. 2017 Feb; 47(2):221-226. View Abstract

  64. Echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging based strain analysis of functional single ventricles: a study of intra- and inter-modality reproducibility. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2016 Jul; 32(7):1113-20. View Abstract

  65. Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of Berry Syndrome, a Rare Conotruncal Anatomy. Circulation. 2015 Oct 20; 132(16):1593-4. View Abstract

  66. Comparison Between Echocardiography and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Predicting Transplant-Free Survival After the Fontan Operation. Am J Cardiol. 2015 Oct 01; 116(7):1132-8. View Abstract

  67. Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations: The consequences of bypassing the capillary bed. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2015 Sep; 150(3):717-9. View Abstract

  68. Feasibility and Reproducibility of Echocardiographic Measures in Children with Muscular Dystrophies. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2015 Aug; 28(8):999-1008. View Abstract

  69. Radiation dose benchmarks during cardiac catheterization for congenital heart disease in the United States. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2014 Sep; 7(9):1060-9. View Abstract

  70. Phenobarbital-enhanced hepatobiliary scintigraphy in the diagnosis of biliary atresia: two decades of experience at a tertiary center. Pediatr Radiol. 2013 Oct; 43(10):1365-75. View Abstract

  71. Can Coronary Artery Involvement in Kawasaki Disease be Predicted? Diagnostics (Basel). 2013 Mar 26; 3(2):232-43. View Abstract

  72. Impact of pharmacotherapy on interstage mortality and weight gain in children with single ventricle. Congenit Heart Dis. 2013 May-Jun; 8(3):219-27. View Abstract

  73. Demographics, trends, and outcomes in pediatric acute myocarditis in the United States, 2006 to 2011. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2012 Sep 01; 5(5):622-7. View Abstract

  74. Demographic and treatment variability of refractory kawasaki disease: a multicenter analysis from 2005 to 2009. Hosp Pediatr. 2012 Apr 01; 2(2):71-6. View Abstract

  75. Increased incidence of incomplete Kawasaki disease at a pediatric hospital after publication of the 2004 American Heart Association guidelines. Pediatr Cardiol. 2012 Oct; 33(7):1097-103. View Abstract

  76. QT interval dispersion in North Indian children with Kawasaki disease without overt coronary artery abnormalities. Rheumatol Int. 2011 Mar; 31(3):301-5. View Abstract

  77. Endothelial dysfunction in a cohort of North Indian children with Kawasaki disease without overt coronary artery involvement. J Cardiol. 2009 Apr; 53(2):226-31. View Abstract
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