English | Education
Medical School
Justus-Liebig-Universitat Giessen
1988, Giessen, Germany
Internship
Lenox Hill Hospital
1991, New York, NY, US
Graduate School
Surgery
Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Oslo, Norway
Graduate School
Internal Medicine
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY, US
Graduate School
Anesthesiology
New York University Medical Center
1996, New York, NY, US
Fellowship
Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
New York University Medical Center
1997, New York, NY, US
English | Publications
Perioperative Outcomes in Congenital Heart Disease: A Review of Clinical Factors Associated With Prolonged Ventilation and Length of Stay in Four Common CHD Operations. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Mar; 39(3):692-701. View Perioperative Outcomes in Congenital Heart Disease: A Review of Clinical Factors Associated With Prolonged Ventilation and Length of Stay in Four Common CHD Operations. Abstract
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
Exploring Noncardiac Surgical Needs From Infancy to Adulthood in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 12; 36(12):4364-4369. View Exploring Noncardiac Surgical Needs From Infancy to Adulthood in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease. Abstract
How Should We Care for Patients with Congenital Heart Diseases Undergoing Surgical Procedures in Ambulatory Settings? Transl Perioper Pain Med. 2022; 9(1):416-420. View How Should We Care for Patients with Congenital Heart Diseases Undergoing Surgical Procedures in Ambulatory Settings? Abstract
The Characterization of Postoperative Mechanical Respiratory Requirement in Neonates and Infants Undergoing Cardiac Surgery on Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Single Tertiary Institution. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 01; 36(1):215-221. View The Characterization of Postoperative Mechanical Respiratory Requirement in Neonates and Infants Undergoing Cardiac Surgery on Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Single Tertiary Institution. Abstract
Anesthetics isoflurane and sevoflurane attenuate flagellin-mediated inflammation in the lung. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2021 06 11; 557:254-260. View Anesthetics isoflurane and sevoflurane attenuate flagellin-mediated inflammation in the lung. Abstract
Volatile Anesthetic Sevoflurane Attenuates Toll-Like Receptor 1/2 Activation. Anesth Analg. 2020 08; 131(2):631-639. View Volatile Anesthetic Sevoflurane Attenuates Toll-Like Receptor 1/2 Activation. Abstract
The "Mother of pediatric cardiac anesthesia": An interview with Dr Dolly D. Hansen, a pioneering woman in medicine. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 09; 30(9):964-969. View The "Mother of pediatric cardiac anesthesia": An interview with Dr Dolly D. Hansen, a pioneering woman in medicine. Abstract
Intubation precautions in a pediatric patient with severe COVID-19. J Pediatr Surg Case Rep. 2020 Jul; 58:101495. View Intubation precautions in a pediatric patient with severe COVID-19. Abstract
Intraluminal Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Children: A "New" Lesion. Anesth Analg. 2019 07; 129(1):27-40. View Intraluminal Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Children: A "New" Lesion. Abstract
Volatile anesthetics affect macrophage phagocytosis. PLoS One. 2019; 14(5):e0216163. View Volatile anesthetics affect macrophage phagocytosis. Abstract
Incidence and Risk Factors for Perioperative Cardiovascular and Respiratory Adverse Events in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Noncardiac Procedures. Anesth Analg. 2018 09; 127(3):724-729. View Incidence and Risk Factors for Perioperative Cardiovascular and Respiratory Adverse Events in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Noncardiac Procedures. Abstract
Predictors of Mortality in Children with Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum. Pediatr Cardiol. 2017 Dec; 38(8):1627-1632. View Predictors of Mortality in Children with Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum. Abstract
In Response. Anesth Analg. 2017 09; 125(3):1078-1079. View In Response. Abstract
SCAI/CCAS/SPA Expert Consensus Statement for Anesthesia and Sedation Practice: Recommendations for Patients Undergoing Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures in the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Anesth Analg. 2016 11; 123(5):1201-1209. View SCAI/CCAS/SPA Expert Consensus Statement for Anesthesia and Sedation Practice: Recommendations for Patients Undergoing Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures in the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Abstract
SCAI/CCAS/SPA expert consensus statement for anesthesia and sedation practice: Recommendations for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the pediatric and congenital cardiac catheterization laboratory. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2016 Nov 15; 88(6):912-922. View SCAI/CCAS/SPA expert consensus statement for anesthesia and sedation practice: Recommendations for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the pediatric and congenital cardiac catheterization laboratory. Abstract
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
Incidence and risk factors for postoperative vomiting following atrial septal defect repair in children. Paediatr Anaesth. 2016 Jun; 26(6):644-8. View Incidence and risk factors for postoperative vomiting following atrial septal defect repair in children. Abstract
Anesthesiologist- and System-Related Risk Factors for Risk-Adjusted Pediatric Anesthesia-Related Cardiac Arrest. Anesth Analg. 2016 Feb; 122(2):482-9. View Anesthesiologist- and System-Related Risk Factors for Risk-Adjusted Pediatric Anesthesia-Related Cardiac Arrest. Abstract
Sedation and Anesthesia in Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Catheterization: A Prospective Multicenter Experience. Pediatr Cardiol. 2015 Oct; 36(7):1363-75. View Sedation and Anesthesia in Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Catheterization: A Prospective Multicenter Experience. Abstract
Patients with single ventricle physiology undergoing noncardiac surgery are at high risk for adverse events. Paediatr Anaesth. 2015 Aug; 25(8):846-851. View Patients with single ventricle physiology undergoing noncardiac surgery are at high risk for adverse events. Abstract
Heat retention head wrap for rewarming infants undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Am J Crit Care. 2015 Mar; 24(2):141-7. View Heat retention head wrap for rewarming infants undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Abstract
The frequency of cardiac arrests in patients with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac catheterization. Anesth Analg. 2014 Jan; 118(1):175-82. View The frequency of cardiac arrests in patients with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac catheterization. Abstract
Cardiac magnetic resonance versus routine cardiac catheterization before bidirectional Glenn anastomosis: long-term follow-up of a prospective randomized trial. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2013 Nov; 146(5):1172-8. View Cardiac magnetic resonance versus routine cardiac catheterization before bidirectional Glenn anastomosis: long-term follow-up of a prospective randomized trial. Abstract
Cardiac arrest and neuromuscular blockade reversal agents in the transplanted heart. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2013 Dec; 27(6):1374-8. View Cardiac arrest and neuromuscular blockade reversal agents in the transplanted heart. Abstract
Bleeding and thrombotic emergencies in pediatric cardiac intensive care: unchecked balances. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2012 Oct 01; 3(4):470-91. View Bleeding and thrombotic emergencies in pediatric cardiac intensive care: unchecked balances. Abstract
Hemostatic consequences of a non-fresh or reconstituted whole blood small volume cardiopulmonary bypass prime in neonates and infants. Paediatr Anaesth. 2009 Sep; 19(9):854-61. View Hemostatic consequences of a non-fresh or reconstituted whole blood small volume cardiopulmonary bypass prime in neonates and infants. Abstract
Prospective longitudinal study of coagulation profiles in children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome from stage I through Fontan completion. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009 Apr; 137(4):934-41. View Prospective longitudinal study of coagulation profiles in children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome from stage I through Fontan completion. Abstract
Distribution of ABO phenotypes in patients with congenital cardiac defects. Cardiol Young. 2008 Jun; 18(3):307-10. View Distribution of ABO phenotypes in patients with congenital cardiac defects. Abstract
Cardiac magnetic resonance versus routine cardiac catheterization before bidirectional glenn anastomosis in infants with functional single ventricle: a prospective randomized trial. Circulation. 2007 Dec 04; 116(23):2718-25. View Cardiac magnetic resonance versus routine cardiac catheterization before bidirectional glenn anastomosis in infants with functional single ventricle: a prospective randomized trial. Abstract
The frequency of anesthesia-related cardiac arrests in patients with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery. Anesth Analg. 2007 Aug; 105(2):335-43. View The frequency of anesthesia-related cardiac arrests in patients with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery. Abstract
Trendelenburg position, simulated Valsalva maneuver, and liver compression do not alter the size of the right internal jugular vein in patients with a bidirectional Glenn shunt. Anesth Analg. 2007 Aug; 105(2):365-8. View Trendelenburg position, simulated Valsalva maneuver, and liver compression do not alter the size of the right internal jugular vein in patients with a bidirectional Glenn shunt. Abstract
Evaluation of the coagulation system in children with two-ventricle congenital heart disease. Ann Thorac Surg. 2007 May; 83(5):1797-803. View Evaluation of the coagulation system in children with two-ventricle congenital heart disease. Abstract
Risk factors for adverse events during cardiovascular magnetic resonance in congenital heart disease. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2007; 9(5):793-8. View Risk factors for adverse events during cardiovascular magnetic resonance in congenital heart disease. Abstract
Endothelial catabolism of extracellular adenosine during hypoxia: the role of surface adenosine deaminase and CD26. Blood. 2006 Sep 01; 108(5):1602-10. View Endothelial catabolism of extracellular adenosine during hypoxia: the role of surface adenosine deaminase and CD26. Abstract
Hemodynamic responses to etomidate on induction of anesthesia in pediatric patients. Anesth Analg. 2005 Sep; 101(3):645-650. View Hemodynamic responses to etomidate on induction of anesthesia in pediatric patients. Abstract
Clinical role, accuracy, and technical aspects of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in infants. Am J Cardiol. 2004 Jul 01; 94(1):69-74. View Clinical role, accuracy, and technical aspects of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in infants. Abstract
Anaesthesia considerations for cardiac MRI in infants and small children. Paediatr Anaesth. 2004 Jun; 14(6):471-6. View Anaesthesia considerations for cardiac MRI in infants and small children. Abstract
Anesthetic considerations during caval inflow occlusion in children with congenital heart disease. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2004 Apr; 18(2):144-7. View Anesthetic considerations during caval inflow occlusion in children with congenital heart disease. Abstract
Procoagulant and anticoagulant factor abnormalities following the Fontan procedure: increased factor VIII may predispose to thrombosis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2003 Jun; 125(6):1260-7. View Procoagulant and anticoagulant factor abnormalities following the Fontan procedure: increased factor VIII may predispose to thrombosis. Abstract
Cardiac surgery in a child with sacral and intrasacral haemangioma. Paediatr Anaesth. 2002 Jul; 12(6):552-5. View Cardiac surgery in a child with sacral and intrasacral haemangioma. Abstract
Coagulation factor abnormalities in patients with single-ventricle physiology immediately prior to the Fontan procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Jun; 73(6):1770-7. View Coagulation factor abnormalities in patients with single-ventricle physiology immediately prior to the Fontan procedure. Abstract
Coagulation abnormalities in patients with single-ventricle physiology precede the Fontan procedure. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2002 Mar; 123(3):459-65. View Coagulation abnormalities in patients with single-ventricle physiology precede the Fontan procedure. Abstract
A survey of parental satisfaction during parent present induction of anaesthesia for children undergoing cardiovascular surgery. Paediatr Anaesth. 2002 Mar; 12(3):261-6. View A survey of parental satisfaction during parent present induction of anaesthesia for children undergoing cardiovascular surgery. Abstract
Stress response in infants undergoing cardiac surgery: a randomized study of fentanyl bolus, fentanyl infusion, and fentanyl-midazolam infusion. Anesth Analg. 2001 Apr; 92(4):882-90. View Stress response in infants undergoing cardiac surgery: a randomized study of fentanyl bolus, fentanyl infusion, and fentanyl-midazolam infusion. Abstract
Parameters associated with perioperative baffle fenestration closure in the Fontan operation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2000 Oct; 14(5):553-6. View Parameters associated with perioperative baffle fenestration closure in the Fontan operation. Abstract
Intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring during video-assisted throracoscopic surgery for patent ductus arteriosus. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2000 Oct; 14(5):562-4. View Intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring during video-assisted throracoscopic surgery for patent ductus arteriosus. Abstract