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Angela Pollak

Medical Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Medical Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology · 2026 - Present Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic, Anesthesiology

Recent Scholarly Works


The Role of Echocardiography in Mitral Valve Repair

Book section · January 1, 2026 Echocardiography is a versatile diagnostic technology integral to the assessment and treatment of mitral regurgitation (MR). MR is broadly classified as primary—resulting from abnormalities of the MV leaflets or apparatus, or secondary—arising from left ve ... Full text Cite

Percutaneous Coronary Sinus Catheter Placement and Management With Transesophageal Echocardiography for Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery.

Journal article Echocardiography · November 2025 INTRODUCTION: Placement of a percutaneous coronary sinus catheter (CSC) for retrograde cardioplegia delivery in minimally invasive cardiac surgery has been implemented at various centers. While several techniques have been described for catheter placement, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Aortic Root Thrombus in a Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient as a Cause for Intractable Ventricular Tachycardia.

Journal article Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep · September 2025 Aortic root thrombosis (ART) is an uncommon complication after left ventricular assist device implantation. We describe a unique postoperative presentation of intractable ventricular tachycardia as a result of an aortic root thrombus extending into the lef ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education


Cornell University, Weill Medical College · 2014 M.D.