Department of Cardiology | Education
Undergraduate School
Columbia Union College
1992, Takoma Park, MD
Medical School
Loma Linda University
1996, Loma Linda, CA
Internship
Medical College of Ohio
1997, Toledo, OH
Residency
Medical College of Ohio
2000, Toledo, OH
Fellowship
Baystate Medical Center, Tufts University of Medicine
2003, Boston, MA
Fellowship
Boston Children's Hospital/Brigham & Women's Hospital
2004, Boston, MA
Department of Cardiology | Publications
Acute Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Adults With Fontan Circulation. JACC Adv. 2025 Mar; 4(3):101591. View Acute Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Adults With Fontan Circulation. Abstract
Genetic syndromes associated with congenital heart disease. Heart. 2024 Sep 25; 110(20):1231-1237. View Genetic syndromes associated with congenital heart disease. Abstract
The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations. Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024; 20(2):51-58. View The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations. Abstract
Genetically Triggered Thoracic Aortic Disease: Who Should be Tested? Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2023; 19(2):24-28. View Genetically Triggered Thoracic Aortic Disease: Who Should be Tested? Abstract
Molecular characterization and investigation of the role of genetic variation in phenotypic variability and response to treatment in a large pediatric Marfan syndrome cohort. Genet Med. 2022 05; 24(5):1045-1053. View Molecular characterization and investigation of the role of genetic variation in phenotypic variability and response to treatment in a large pediatric Marfan syndrome cohort. Abstract
Effect of Losartan or Atenolol on Children and Young Adults With Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Dilated Aorta. Am J Cardiol. 2021 04 01; 144:111-117. View Effect of Losartan or Atenolol on Children and Young Adults With Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Dilated Aorta. Abstract
Surgical management of pediatric renovascular hypertension and midaortic syndrome at a single-center multidisciplinary program. J Vasc Surg. 2021 07; 74(1):79-89.e2. View Surgical management of pediatric renovascular hypertension and midaortic syndrome at a single-center multidisciplinary program. Abstract
Intraperitoneal corticosteroids for recurrent ascites in patients with Fontan circulation: Initial clinical experience. J Card Surg. 2021 Feb; 36(2):735-738. View Intraperitoneal corticosteroids for recurrent ascites in patients with Fontan circulation: Initial clinical experience. Abstract
Prevalence and Prognostic Association of a Clinical Diagnosis of Depression in Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Results of the Boston Adult Congenital Heart Disease Biobank. J Am Heart Assoc. 2020 05 05; 9(9):e014820. View Prevalence and Prognostic Association of a Clinical Diagnosis of Depression in Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Results of the Boston Adult Congenital Heart Disease Biobank. Abstract
Planned vaginal delivery and cardiovascular morbidity in pregnant women with heart disease. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 01; 222(1):77.e1-77.e11. View Planned vaginal delivery and cardiovascular morbidity in pregnant women with heart disease. Abstract
Creatinine versus cystatin C to estimate glomerular filtration rate in adults with congenital heart disease: Results of the Boston Adult Congenital Heart Disease Biobank. Am Heart J. 2019 08; 214:142-155. View Creatinine versus cystatin C to estimate glomerular filtration rate in adults with congenital heart disease: Results of the Boston Adult Congenital Heart Disease Biobank. Abstract
Early and Midterm Outcomes of Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement-Reimplantation Technique. Aorta (Stamford). 2018 Oct; 6(5):113-117. View Early and Midterm Outcomes of Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement-Reimplantation Technique. Abstract
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Bioprosthetic Aortic Stenosis in Pregnancy. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2018 10 08; 11(19):e161-e162. View Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Bioprosthetic Aortic Stenosis in Pregnancy. Abstract
Relationship of Red Cell Distribution Width to Adverse Outcomes in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease (from the Boston Adult Congenital Heart Biobank). Am J Cardiol. 2018 11 01; 122(9):1557-1564. View Relationship of Red Cell Distribution Width to Adverse Outcomes in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease (from the Boston Adult Congenital Heart Biobank). Abstract
Whole Exome Sequencing Reveals a Monogenic Cause of Disease in ˜43% of 35 Families With Midaortic Syndrome. Hypertension. 2018 04; 71(4):691-699. View Whole Exome Sequencing Reveals a Monogenic Cause of Disease in ˜43% of 35 Families With Midaortic Syndrome. Abstract
Three-generation family with novel contiguous gene deletion on chromosome 2p22 associated with thoracic aortic aneurysm syndrome. Am J Med Genet A. 2018 03; 176(3):560-569. View Three-generation family with novel contiguous gene deletion on chromosome 2p22 associated with thoracic aortic aneurysm syndrome. Abstract
Longitudinal Changes in Segmental Aortic Stiffness Determined by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in Children and Young Adults With Connective Tissue Disorders (the Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, and Nonspecific Connective Tissue Disorders). Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 01; 120(7):1214-1219. View Longitudinal Changes in Segmental Aortic Stiffness Determined by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in Children and Young Adults With Connective Tissue Disorders (the Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, and Nonspecific Connective Tissue Disorders). Abstract
Design and Implementation of a Prospective Adult Congenital Heart Disease Biobank. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2016 11; 7(6):734-743. View Design and Implementation of a Prospective Adult Congenital Heart Disease Biobank. Abstract
Predictive value of biomarkers of hepatic fibrosis in adult Fontan patients. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2017 Feb; 36(2):211-219. View Predictive value of biomarkers of hepatic fibrosis in adult Fontan patients. Abstract
Response to Letters Regarding Article "Segmental Aortic Stiffness in Children and Young Adults With Connective Tissue Disorders: Relationships With Age, Aortic Size, Rate of Dilation, and Surgical Root Replacement". Circulation. 2016 Feb 16; 133(7):e405. View Response to Letters Regarding Article "Segmental Aortic Stiffness in Children and Young Adults With Connective Tissue Disorders: Relationships With Age, Aortic Size, Rate of Dilation, and Surgical Root Replacement". Abstract
Galectin-3 Is Elevated and Associated With Adverse Outcomes in Patients With Single-Ventricle Fontan Circulation. J Am Heart Assoc. 2016 Jan 11; 5(1). View Galectin-3 Is Elevated and Associated With Adverse Outcomes in Patients With Single-Ventricle Fontan Circulation. Abstract
Recent Clinical Drug Trials Evidence in Marfan Syndrome and Clinical Implications. Can J Cardiol. 2016 Jan; 32(1):66-77. View Recent Clinical Drug Trials Evidence in Marfan Syndrome and Clinical Implications. Abstract
Segmental Aortic Stiffness in Children and Young Adults With Connective Tissue Disorders: Relationships With Age, Aortic Size, Rate of Dilation, and Surgical Root Replacement. Circulation. 2015 Aug 18; 132(7):595-602. View Segmental Aortic Stiffness in Children and Young Adults With Connective Tissue Disorders: Relationships With Age, Aortic Size, Rate of Dilation, and Surgical Root Replacement. Abstract
Distinct effects of losartan and atenolol on vascular stiffness in Marfan syndrome. Vasc Med. 2015 Aug; 20(4):317-25. View Distinct effects of losartan and atenolol on vascular stiffness in Marfan syndrome. Abstract
Portal and centrilobular hepatic fibrosis in Fontan circulation and clinical outcomes. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2015 Jul; 34(7):883-91. View Portal and centrilobular hepatic fibrosis in Fontan circulation and clinical outcomes. Abstract
Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma in cyanotic congenital heart disease. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015 Apr; 100(4):1325-34. View Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma in cyanotic congenital heart disease. Abstract
Transient elastography may identify Fontan patients with unfavorable hemodynamics and advanced hepatic fibrosis. Congenit Heart Dis. 2014 Sep-Oct; 9(5):438-47. View Transient elastography may identify Fontan patients with unfavorable hemodynamics and advanced hepatic fibrosis. Abstract
Aortic valve dysfunction and aortic dilation in adults with coarctation of the aorta. Congenit Heart Dis. 2014 May-Jun; 9(3):235-43. View Aortic valve dysfunction and aortic dilation in adults with coarctation of the aorta. Abstract
MELD-XI score and cardiac mortality or transplantation in patients after Fontan surgery. Heart. 2013 Apr; 99(7):491-6. View MELD-XI score and cardiac mortality or transplantation in patients after Fontan surgery. Abstract
A shifting approach to management of the thoracic aorta in bicuspid aortic valve. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2013 Aug; 146(2):339-46. View A shifting approach to management of the thoracic aorta in bicuspid aortic valve. Abstract
Bicuspid aortic valve and associated aortic dilation in the young. Heart. 2012 Jul; 98(13):1014-9. View Bicuspid aortic valve and associated aortic dilation in the young. Abstract
Increased vertebral artery tortuosity index is associated with adverse outcomes in children and young adults with connective tissue disorders. Circulation. 2011 Jul 26; 124(4):388-96. View Increased vertebral artery tortuosity index is associated with adverse outcomes in children and young adults with connective tissue disorders. Abstract
Mutations in smooth muscle alpha-actin (ACTA2) cause coronary artery disease, stroke, and Moyamoya disease, along with thoracic aortic disease. Am J Hum Genet. 2009 May; 84(5):617-27. View Mutations in smooth muscle alpha-actin (ACTA2) cause coronary artery disease, stroke, and Moyamoya disease, along with thoracic aortic disease. Abstract
Care of the adult with congenital heart disease. Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2008 Dec; 10(6):505-15. View Care of the adult with congenital heart disease. Abstract
Stacked proximal aortic cuffs: an "off-the-shelf" solution for treating focal thoracic aortic pathology. J Endovasc Ther. 2005 Oct; 12(5):574-8. View Stacked proximal aortic cuffs: an "off-the-shelf" solution for treating focal thoracic aortic pathology. Abstract