Spanish | Education
Undergraduate School
University of Manitoba
1989, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Medical School
University of Manitoba
1993, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Residency
General Surgery
McMaster University
1999, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Residency
Thoracic Surgery
Université de Montréal
2001, Montréal , Québec, Canada
Residency
University of Manitoba
2004, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Fellowship
Advanced Adult Cardiovascular Surgery
Mayo Clinic
2006, Rochester, NY
Fellowship
Cardiac Transplantation and Assist Devices
Cleveland Clinic
2007, Cleveland, OH
Fellowship
Congenital Heart Surgery
University of Alberta
2008, Edmonton Alberta, Canada
Fellowship
Congenital Heart Surgery
Boston Children's Hospital
2013, Boston, MA
Spanish | Publications
Primary repair versus pulmonary artery banding in complete atrioventricular canal defects in the modern surgical era. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Mar 05. View Primary repair versus pulmonary artery banding in complete atrioventricular canal defects in the modern surgical era. Abstract
Repeat Repair After Translocation of an Anomalous Left Coronary Artery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 08; 118(2):506-509. View Repeat Repair After Translocation of an Anomalous Left Coronary Artery. Abstract
Postoperative Troponin Levels in Children Undergoing Open Heart Surgery With and Without Coronary Intervention. Pediatr Cardiol. 2024 Jan; 45(1):184-195. View Postoperative Troponin Levels in Children Undergoing Open Heart Surgery With and Without Coronary Intervention. Abstract
Histopathology of resected tissue from repair of anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery: Potential mechanism of coronary artery compression. JTCVS Open. 2023 Sep; 15:412-423. View Histopathology of resected tissue from repair of anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery: Potential mechanism of coronary artery compression. Abstract
Trends in surgical management of anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery over 2 decades. JTCVS Open. 2023 Dec; 16:757-770. View Trends in surgical management of anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery over 2 decades. Abstract
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
Predictors of anesthesia ready time: Analysis and benchmark data. JTCVS Open. 2023 Sep; 15:446-453. View Predictors of anesthesia ready time: Analysis and benchmark data. Abstract
Computed tomography angiography (CTA) of anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA): Which measurements are accurate and reliable? J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2023 Mar-Apr; 17(2):130-137. View Computed tomography angiography (CTA) of anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA): Which measurements are accurate and reliable? Abstract
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
Hybrid Left Heart Bypass Circuit for Repair of the Descending Aorta in an 8-kg Williams Syndrome Patient. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2021 Sep; 53(3):186-192. View Hybrid Left Heart Bypass Circuit for Repair of the Descending Aorta in an 8-kg Williams Syndrome Patient. Abstract
Repair of Anomalous Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Arising From the Pulmonary Artery Using a Dacron Interposition Bypass Graft. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2021 09; 12(5):679-681. View Repair of Anomalous Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Arising From the Pulmonary Artery Using a Dacron Interposition Bypass Graft. Abstract
Relationship of Preoperative Thyroid Dysfunction to Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 04 23; 106(5):e2129-e2136. View Relationship of Preoperative Thyroid Dysfunction to Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Abstract
The Use of Regional Catheters in Children Undergoing Repair of Aortic Coarctation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 12; 35(12):3694-3699. View The Use of Regional Catheters in Children Undergoing Repair of Aortic Coarctation. Abstract
Surgical Repair of Congenital Atresia of the Left Coronary Ostium. JACC Case Rep. 2021 Feb; 3(2):198-201. View Surgical Repair of Congenital Atresia of the Left Coronary Ostium. Abstract
Technical Performance Score: A Predictor of Outcomes After the Norwood Procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 10; 112(4):1290-1297. View Technical Performance Score: A Predictor of Outcomes After the Norwood Procedure. Abstract
Factors Associated With Adverse Outcomes After Repair of Anomalous Coronary From Pulmonary Artery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 09; 108(3):785-791. View Factors Associated With Adverse Outcomes After Repair of Anomalous Coronary From Pulmonary Artery. Abstract
Complications of Transthoracic Intracardiac and Central Venous Lines in Neonates Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Apr; 40(4):733-737. View Complications of Transthoracic Intracardiac and Central Venous Lines in Neonates Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. Abstract
The Use of Non-ionic Contrast Agent for Lymphangiography and Embolization of the Thoracic Duct. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2019 Mar; 42(3):481-483. View The Use of Non-ionic Contrast Agent for Lymphangiography and Embolization of the Thoracic Duct. Abstract
Impact of a Composite Valved RV-PA Graft After Stage 1 Palliation. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 11; 106(5):1452-1459. View Impact of a Composite Valved RV-PA Graft After Stage 1 Palliation. Abstract
Clinical Utility of Preimplantation Homograft Cultures in Patients Undergoing Congenital Cardiac Surgery. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2017 Jun 01; 6(2):202-204. View Clinical Utility of Preimplantation Homograft Cultures in Patients Undergoing Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Abstract
Twenty Years of Anesthetic and Perioperative Management of Patients With Tetralogy of Fallot With Absent Pulmonary Valve. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2017 Jun; 31(3):918-921. View Twenty Years of Anesthetic and Perioperative Management of Patients With Tetralogy of Fallot With Absent Pulmonary Valve. Abstract
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor-Based Vasodilation Improves Oxygen Delivery and Clinical Outcomes Following Stage 1 Palliation. J Am Heart Assoc. 2016 11 02; 5(11). View Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor-Based Vasodilation Improves Oxygen Delivery and Clinical Outcomes Following Stage 1 Palliation. Abstract
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
What can we learn from a case report? It's not always about the Swiss cheese. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Jul; 152(1):e27-8. View What can we learn from a case report? It's not always about the Swiss cheese. Abstract
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
Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of Berry Syndrome, a Rare Conotruncal Anatomy. Circulation. 2015 Oct 20; 132(16):1593-4. View Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of Berry Syndrome, a Rare Conotruncal Anatomy. Abstract
Outcomes of surgery for young children with multivessel pulmonary vein stenosis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2015 Oct; 150(4):911-7. View Outcomes of surgery for young children with multivessel pulmonary vein stenosis. Abstract
Valve reconstruction for congenital mitral valve disease. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. 2015; 2015. View Valve reconstruction for congenital mitral valve disease. Abstract
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
Transposition of the great arteries and sinus venosus defect with partially anomalous pulmonary venous return: physiological and anatomic considerations. Cardiol Young. 2015 Apr; 25(4):787-9. View Transposition of the great arteries and sinus venosus defect with partially anomalous pulmonary venous return: physiological and anatomic considerations. Abstract
Which cardiovascular magnetic resonance planes and sequences provide accurate measurements of branch pulmonary artery size in children with right ventricular outflow tract obstruction? Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2014 Feb; 30(2):329-38. View Which cardiovascular magnetic resonance planes and sequences provide accurate measurements of branch pulmonary artery size in children with right ventricular outflow tract obstruction? Abstract
Spontaneous endogenous microbubbles in a child with Berlin heart ventricular assist device. ASAIO J. 2013 Mar-Apr; 59(2):181-2. View Spontaneous endogenous microbubbles in a child with Berlin heart ventricular assist device. Abstract
Risk factors for surgical site infection after delayed sternal closure. Am J Infect Control. 2013 May; 41(5):464-5. View Risk factors for surgical site infection after delayed sternal closure. Abstract
Management of adults with congenital heart disease using videoconferencing across Western Canada: a 3-year experience. Can J Cardiol. 2013 Jul; 29(7):873-8. View Management of adults with congenital heart disease using videoconferencing across Western Canada: a 3-year experience. Abstract
ß(3)-Adrenoceptor Antagonist SR59230A Attenuates the Imbalance of Systemic and Myocardial Oxygen Transport Induced by Dopamine in Newborn Lambs. Clin Med Insights Cardiol. 2012; 6:45-51. View ß(3)-Adrenoceptor Antagonist SR59230A Attenuates the Imbalance of Systemic and Myocardial Oxygen Transport Induced by Dopamine in Newborn Lambs. Abstract
What are patients really telling us? Comparison of survey responses and the medical record in cardiovascular surgical patients. Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Dec; 86(6):1888-96. View What are patients really telling us? Comparison of survey responses and the medical record in cardiovascular surgical patients. Abstract
Aberrant right subclavian artery from an aneurysmal diverticulum of Kommerell in an 84-year-old man. Am J Cardiol. 2007 Aug 01; 100(3):556-8. View Aberrant right subclavian artery from an aneurysmal diverticulum of Kommerell in an 84-year-old man. Abstract
Results of the 1.5-ventricle repair for Ebstein anomaly and the failing right ventricle. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 May; 133(5):1303-10. View Results of the 1.5-ventricle repair for Ebstein anomaly and the failing right ventricle. Abstract
Volume reduction surgery. How selective should we be? Chest. 1996 Apr; 109(4):1129-30. View Volume reduction surgery. How selective should we be? Abstract