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Kevin Dennis Hill

Kevin Dennis Hill

Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrics, Cardiology
kevin.hill@duke.edu
DUMC Box 3090, Durham, NC 27710
Room 7506 - Duke Hospital North, DUMC Box 3090, Durham, NC 27710

Overview

Clinical research including outcomes, drug and device trials, short and long term safety and efficacy of interventions and hemodynamic effects of interventions.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor of Pediatrics · 2021 - Present Pediatrics, Cardiology, Pediatrics
Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiology · 2022 - Present Pediatrics, Cardiology, Pediatrics
Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society · 2017 - Present Duke Science & Society, University Initiatives & Academic Support Units

In the News

Published November 7, 2022
Largest Randomized Trial Evaluates Steroids for Infant Heart Surgery
Published July 17, 2014
Three Junior Faculty Receive 3-year Funding to Pursue Careers in Translational Medicine
Published June 10, 2014
Lifetime Cancer Risk from Heart Imaging Low for Most Children, but Rises with More Complex Tests

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Recent Publications

A Bayesian re-analysis of the STRESS trial.

Journal Article Am Heart J · February 2026 BACKGROUND: Prophylactic steroids are often used to reduce the systemic inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass in infants undergoing heart surgery. The STRESS trial found that the odds of a worse outcome did not differ between infants randomized t ... Full text Link to item Cite

Chronic Lung Disease-Related Pulmonary Hypertension in Children.

Journal Article Acta Paediatr · January 2026 AIM: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is characterised by elevated pressures in the pulmonary arterial system. Despite its high mortality, paediatric PH has few approved treatments. Our aim was to review the latest diagnostic and treatment considerations for pa ... Full text Link to item Cite

Routine Use of Ultrasound in the Identification and Management of Thrombosis Following Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization.

Journal Article Catheter Cardiovasc Interv · December 2025 BACKGROUND: Vessel occlusion post-catheterization is a common complication, yet there is no standard for diagnosis and treatment. As a result, there is variability in identification and management of post-catheterization thrombosis. AIMS: We aimed to (1) d ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants

iPediHeart: Interdisciplinary Research Training Program for Pediatric Heart Disease

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030

Unified Program for Therapeutics in Children

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPreceptor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030

CORD-CHD: Clamp OR Delay among neonates with Congenital Heart Disease

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital · 2024 - 2030

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Education, Training & Certifications

Wake Forest University · 2002 M.D.