American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Education
Undergraduate School
Yale College
1974, New Haven, CT
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
1978, Philadelphia, PA
Internship
Boston Children's Hospital
1979, Boston, MA
Residency
Boston Children's Hospital
1981, Boston, MA
Fellowship
Boston Children's Hospital
1984, Boston, MA
American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Publications
Pediatric Electrocardiogram-Based Deep Learning to Predict Secundum Atrial Septal Defects. Pediatr Cardiol. 2025 Jun; 46(5):1235-1240. View Pediatric Electrocardiogram-Based Deep Learning to Predict Secundum Atrial Septal Defects. Abstract
StethAid: A Digital Auscultation Platform for Pediatrics. Sensors (Basel). 2023 Jun 20; 23(12). View StethAid: A Digital Auscultation Platform for Pediatrics. Abstract
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
An e-learning pediatric cardiology curriculum for Pediatric Postgraduate trainees in Rwanda: implementation and evaluation. BMC Med Educ. 2022 Mar 16; 22(1):179. View An e-learning pediatric cardiology curriculum for Pediatric Postgraduate trainees in Rwanda: implementation and evaluation. Abstract
Coarctation of the Aorta: Delay in Diagnosis and Referral Basis from Infancy to Adulthood. J Pediatr. 2022 Mar; 242:57-62. View Coarctation of the Aorta: Delay in Diagnosis and Referral Basis from Infancy to Adulthood. Abstract
Scimitar syndrome: A new multipatch technique and incidence of postoperative pulmonary vein obstruction. JTCVS Tech. 2020 Dec; 4:208-216. View Scimitar syndrome: A new multipatch technique and incidence of postoperative pulmonary vein obstruction. Abstract
Clinical Detection of Hemodynamically Significant Isolated Secundum Atrial Septal Defect. J Pediatr. 2017 11; 190:261-264.e1. View Clinical Detection of Hemodynamically Significant Isolated Secundum Atrial Septal Defect. Abstract
Needles in Hay II: Detecting Cardiac Pathology by the Pediatric Chest Pain Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan. Congenit Heart Dis. 2016 Sep; 11(5):396-402. View Needles in Hay II: Detecting Cardiac Pathology by the Pediatric Chest Pain Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan. Abstract
Prenatal and newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease: findings from a nursery. Pediatrics. 2014 Nov; 134(5):916-22. View Prenatal and newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease: findings from a nursery. Abstract
Regional implementation of a pediatric cardiology chest pain guideline using SCAMPs methodology. Pediatrics. 2013 Oct; 132(4):e1010-7. View Regional implementation of a pediatric cardiology chest pain guideline using SCAMPs methodology. Abstract
Outcome predictors and implications for management of scimitar syndrome. Am Heart J. 2013 May; 165(5):770-7. View Outcome predictors and implications for management of scimitar syndrome. Abstract
Outcomes of transcatheter approach for initial treatment of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2013 Jan 01; 81(1):111-8. View Outcomes of transcatheter approach for initial treatment of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum. Abstract
Resource Utilization Reduction for Evaluation of Chest Pain in Pediatrics Using a Novel Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan (SCAMP). J Am Heart Assoc. 2012 Apr; 1(2). View Resource Utilization Reduction for Evaluation of Chest Pain in Pediatrics Using a Novel Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan (SCAMP). Abstract
Management of pediatric chest pain using a standardized assessment and management plan. Pediatrics. 2011 Aug; 128(2):239-45. View Management of pediatric chest pain using a standardized assessment and management plan. Abstract
Left ventricular diastolic heart failure in teenagers who underwent balloon aortic valvuloplasty in early infancy. Am J Cardiol. 2010 Aug 01; 106(3):426-9. View Left ventricular diastolic heart failure in teenagers who underwent balloon aortic valvuloplasty in early infancy. Abstract
Needles in hay: chest pain as the presenting symptom in children with serious underlying cardiac pathology. Congenit Heart Dis. 2010 Jul-Aug; 5(4):366-73. View Needles in hay: chest pain as the presenting symptom in children with serious underlying cardiac pathology. Abstract
Images in cardiovascular medicine. Right aortic arch with aberrant left innominate artery: a rare vascular ring. Circulation. 2009 Jul 21; 120(3):264-5. View Images in cardiovascular medicine. Right aortic arch with aberrant left innominate artery: a rare vascular ring. Abstract
Factors associated with development of atrial septal restriction in patients with tricuspid atresia involving the right-sided atrioventricular valve. Am Heart J. 2007 Dec; 154(6):1235-41. View Factors associated with development of atrial septal restriction in patients with tricuspid atresia involving the right-sided atrioventricular valve. Abstract
Endovascular treatment for superior vena cava occlusion or obstruction in a pediatric and young adult population: a 22-year experience. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2007 Mar 06; 49(9):1003-9. View Endovascular treatment for superior vena cava occlusion or obstruction in a pediatric and young adult population: a 22-year experience. Abstract
Cardiac catheterization in infants weighing less than 1,500 grams. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2006 Dec; 68(6):948-56. View Cardiac catheterization in infants weighing less than 1,500 grams. Abstract
Conditions leading to pediatric cardiology consultation in a tertiary academic hospital. Pediatrics. 2004 Oct; 114(4):e409-17. View Conditions leading to pediatric cardiology consultation in a tertiary academic hospital. Abstract
Statement on the care of the child with chronic lung disease of infancy and childhood. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2003 Aug 01; 168(3):356-96. View Statement on the care of the child with chronic lung disease of infancy and childhood. Abstract
Parental anxiety associated with referral of a child to a pediatric cardiologist for evaluation of a Still's murmur. J Pediatr. 2002 Jun; 140(6):747-52. View Parental anxiety associated with referral of a child to a pediatric cardiologist for evaluation of a Still's murmur. Abstract
Interventional catheterization management of perioperative peripheral pulmonary stenosis: balloon angioplasty or endovascular stenting. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2002 Jun; 56(2):272-7. View Interventional catheterization management of perioperative peripheral pulmonary stenosis: balloon angioplasty or endovascular stenting. Abstract
Health supervision for children with Down syndrome. Pediatrics. 2001 Dec; 108(6):1384; author reply 1385. View Health supervision for children with Down syndrome. Abstract
Balloon dilation angioplasty of peripheral pulmonary stenosis associated with Williams syndrome. Circulation. 2001 May 01; 103(17):2165-70. View Balloon dilation angioplasty of peripheral pulmonary stenosis associated with Williams syndrome. Abstract
Left superior vena cava connection to unroofed coronary sinus associated with positional cyanosis: successful transcatheter treatment using Gianturco-Grifka vascular occlusion device. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 1999 Dec; 48(4):369-73. View Left superior vena cava connection to unroofed coronary sinus associated with positional cyanosis: successful transcatheter treatment using Gianturco-Grifka vascular occlusion device. Abstract
Nonobstructive cor triatriatum in infancy. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1999 Aug; 38(8):489-91. View Nonobstructive cor triatriatum in infancy. Abstract
Ebstein's anomaly associated with severe valvar pulmonary stenosis: successful palliation with balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in an adult. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 1999 Apr; 46(4):441-4. View Ebstein's anomaly associated with severe valvar pulmonary stenosis: successful palliation with balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in an adult. Abstract
Repair of coarctation of the aorta during infancy minimizes the risk of late hypertension. Ann Thorac Surg. 1998 Oct; 66(4):1378-82. View Repair of coarctation of the aorta during infancy minimizes the risk of late hypertension. Abstract
Treatment of pulmonary hypertension with inhaled nitric oxide during hepatic transplantation in an adolescent: reversibility of pulmonary hypertension after transplantation. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1998 Aug; 37(8):505-9. View Treatment of pulmonary hypertension with inhaled nitric oxide during hepatic transplantation in an adolescent: reversibility of pulmonary hypertension after transplantation. Abstract
Effect of pulmonary artery stenoses on the cardiopulmonary response to exercise following repair of tetralogy of Fallot. Am J Cardiol. 1998 May 15; 81(10):1217-9. View Effect of pulmonary artery stenoses on the cardiopulmonary response to exercise following repair of tetralogy of Fallot. Abstract
Reduced incidence of ventricular ectopy with a 4F Halo catheter during pediatric cardiac catheterization. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1998 Jan; 43(1):55-7. View Reduced incidence of ventricular ectopy with a 4F Halo catheter during pediatric cardiac catheterization. Abstract
Electrocardiographic markers of late sudden death risk in postoperative tetralogy of Fallot children. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 1997 Dec; 8(12):1349-56. View Electrocardiographic markers of late sudden death risk in postoperative tetralogy of Fallot children. Abstract
Excessive anaerobic metabolism during exercise after repair of aortic coarctation. J Pediatr. 1997 Aug; 131(2):210-4. View Excessive anaerobic metabolism during exercise after repair of aortic coarctation. Abstract
Effect of multiple coil closure of patent ductus arteriosus on blood flow to the left lung as determined by lung perfusion scans. Am J Cardiol. 1997 Jul 15; 80(2):242-4. View Effect of multiple coil closure of patent ductus arteriosus on blood flow to the left lung as determined by lung perfusion scans. Abstract
Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus using coils. Am J Cardiol. 1997 May 01; 79(9):1279-80. View Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus using coils. Abstract
Balloon atrial septostomy using a new low-profile balloon catheter: initial clinical results. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1997 Feb; 40(2):187-90; discussion 191. View Balloon atrial septostomy using a new low-profile balloon catheter: initial clinical results. Abstract
Update on the modified Fontan procedure. Curr Opin Cardiol. 1997 Jan; 12(1):51-62. View Update on the modified Fontan procedure. Abstract
Possible new autosomal recessive syndrome of lymphedema, hydroceles, atrial septal defect, and characteristic facial changes. Am J Med Genet. 1996 Dec 02; 66(1):69-71. View Possible new autosomal recessive syndrome of lymphedema, hydroceles, atrial septal defect, and characteristic facial changes. Abstract
Transcatheter closure of large patent ductus arteriosus (> or = 4 mm) with multiple Gianturco coils: immediate and mid-term results. Heart. 1996 Dec; 76(6):536-40. View Transcatheter closure of large patent ductus arteriosus (> or = 4 mm) with multiple Gianturco coils: immediate and mid-term results. Abstract
Transcatheter closure with single or multiple Gianturco coils of patent ductus arteriosus in infants weighing < or = 8 kg: retrograde versus antegrade approach. Am Heart J. 1996 Oct; 132(4):827-35. View Transcatheter closure with single or multiple Gianturco coils of patent ductus arteriosus in infants weighing < or = 8 kg: retrograde versus antegrade approach. Abstract
Stent implantation for relief of pulmonary artery stenosis: immediate and short-term results. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1996 May; 38(1):16-23. View Stent implantation for relief of pulmonary artery stenosis: immediate and short-term results. Abstract
Interventional cardiac catheterization therapy for combined coarctation of the aorta and patent ductus arteriosus: successful outcome in two infants. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1996 May; 38(1):67-70; discussion 71. View Interventional cardiac catheterization therapy for combined coarctation of the aorta and patent ductus arteriosus: successful outcome in two infants. Abstract
Excision of a pulmonary valve abscess in a 61-year-old woman with single ventricle. Ann Thorac Surg. 1996 Jan; 61(1):213-5. View Excision of a pulmonary valve abscess in a 61-year-old woman with single ventricle. Abstract
Detection of partial anomalous right pulmonary venous return with an intact atrial septum by transesophageal echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 1995 Nov-Dec; 8(6):924-7. View Detection of partial anomalous right pulmonary venous return with an intact atrial septum by transesophageal echocardiography. Abstract
Transcatheter closure of residual patent ductus arteriosus shunting after the Rashkind occluder device using single or multiple Gianturco coils. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1995 Nov; 36(3):255-8. View Transcatheter closure of residual patent ductus arteriosus shunting after the Rashkind occluder device using single or multiple Gianturco coils. Abstract
In-hospital mortality for surgical repair of congenital heart defects: preliminary observations of variation by hospital caseload. Pediatrics. 1995 Nov; 96(5 Pt 1):980-1. View In-hospital mortality for surgical repair of congenital heart defects: preliminary observations of variation by hospital caseload. Abstract
Balloon angioplasty for postoperative recurrent coarctation of the aorta. J Interv Cardiol. 1995 Oct; 8(5):509-16. View Balloon angioplasty for postoperative recurrent coarctation of the aorta. Abstract
Results of anterograde transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus using single or multiple Gianturco coils. Am J Cardiol. 1994 Nov 01; 74(9):925-9. View Results of anterograde transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus using single or multiple Gianturco coils. Abstract
A new low profile balloon atrial septostomy catheter: initial animal and clinical experience. J Invasive Cardiol. 1994 Jul-Aug; 6(6):209-12. View A new low profile balloon atrial septostomy catheter: initial animal and clinical experience. Abstract
Restoration of the pulmonary valve reduces right ventricular volume overload after previous repair of tetralogy of Fallot. Circulation. 1993 Nov; 88(5 Pt 2):II189-97. View Restoration of the pulmonary valve reduces right ventricular volume overload after previous repair of tetralogy of Fallot. Abstract
Scimitar syndrome associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection at the supracardiac, cardiac, and infracardiac levels. Pediatr Cardiol. 1993 Oct; 14(4):234-7. View Scimitar syndrome associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection at the supracardiac, cardiac, and infracardiac levels. Abstract
Controlled trial to evaluate protection of high-risk infants against respiratory syncytial virus disease by using standard intravenous immune globulin. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1993 Aug; 37(8):1655-8. View Controlled trial to evaluate protection of high-risk infants against respiratory syncytial virus disease by using standard intravenous immune globulin. Abstract
Inhalational nitric oxide: a selective pulmonary vasodilator for treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. J Pediatr. 1993 Jul; 123(1):76-9. View Inhalational nitric oxide: a selective pulmonary vasodilator for treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. Abstract
Development of valve dysfunction in adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome and no known congenital heart disease. J Pediatr. 1993 May; 122(5 Pt 1):821-3. View Development of valve dysfunction in adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome and no known congenital heart disease. Abstract
Supravalvar aortic stenosis: discordance in monozygotic twins and reduction in severity of obstruction during childhood. Pediatr Cardiol. 1992 Jul; 13(3):170-2. View Supravalvar aortic stenosis: discordance in monozygotic twins and reduction in severity of obstruction during childhood. Abstract
Role of lung biopsy in patients undergoing a modified Fontan procedure. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1990 Mar; 99(3):451-9. View Role of lung biopsy in patients undergoing a modified Fontan procedure. Abstract
The effect of heparin on the haemodynamic and structural response in the rat to acute and chronic hypoxia. Br J Exp Pathol. 1989 Apr; 70(2):113-24. View The effect of heparin on the haemodynamic and structural response in the rat to acute and chronic hypoxia. Abstract
Transient neonatal ventricular tachycardia associated with maternal cocaine use. Am J Cardiol. 1989 Feb 01; 63(5):383-4. View Transient neonatal ventricular tachycardia associated with maternal cocaine use. Abstract
Postnatal progression from second- to third-degree heart block in neonatal lupus syndrome. J Pediatr. 1988 Dec; 113(6):1049-52. View Postnatal progression from second- to third-degree heart block in neonatal lupus syndrome. Abstract
Cor triatriatum associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the coronary sinus: echocardiographic and angiocardiographic features. Pediatr Cardiol. 1987; 8(4):279-83. View Cor triatriatum associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the coronary sinus: echocardiographic and angiocardiographic features. Abstract
Effects of chronic in utero hypoxemia on rat neonatal pulmonary arterial structure. J Pediatr. 1986 May; 108(5 Pt 1):756-9. View Effects of chronic in utero hypoxemia on rat neonatal pulmonary arterial structure. Abstract
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: arterial structural changes and persistent pulmonary hypertension after surgical repair. J Pediatr. 1985 Sep; 107(3):457-64. View Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: arterial structural changes and persistent pulmonary hypertension after surgical repair. Abstract
The structural basis of PPHN. Clin Perinatol. 1984 Oct; 11(3):525-49. View The structural basis of PPHN. Abstract
Congenital pulmonary vein stenosis: structural changes in a patient with normal pulmonary artery wedge pressure. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1984 Jan; 3(1):193-9. View Congenital pulmonary vein stenosis: structural changes in a patient with normal pulmonary artery wedge pressure. Abstract
Fractured ribs: unusual presentation of rickets in premature infants. J Pediatr. 1978 Oct; 93(4):680-2. View Fractured ribs: unusual presentation of rickets in premature infants. Abstract