Overview
Prior work has examined the role of surgical therapy versus medical therapy in aortic dissection, load-independent means to quantify left and right ventricular function, and management of complex coronary disease.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Surgery
·
1999 - Present
Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery,
Surgery
Recent Publications
Alfieri Stitch (Edge To Edge) in Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair: Characteristics and Late Durability in 648 Patients
Journal Article Journal of Cardiac Surgery · January 1, 2025 Background: Mitral valve repair with the edge-to-edge technique (Alfieri stitch) has been described for over 20 years, yet little is published on late durability and potential risk of mitral stenosis remains controversial. The primary objective of this stu ... Full text CiteAxillary Artery Versus Femoral or Central Arterial Cannulation in Minithoracotomy Mitral Surgery: Is There a Difference in Early Outcomes?
Journal Article Innovations (Phila) · 2025 OBJECTIVE: Axillary artery cannulation techniques continue to improve and find application throughout cardiac surgery. Yet, early outcomes are poorly documented versus femoral or central arterial cannulation in right minithoracotomy mitral surgery. METHODS ... Full text Link to item CiteOutcomes of Leaflet Resection vs Chordal Replacement for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
Journal Article Ann Thorac Surg · November 2024 BACKGROUND: Debate persists regarding the outcomes of leaflet resection (RESECT) vs chordal replacement (CHORD) for degenerative mitral regurgitation. Our aim was to compare early and late outcomes of the RESECT vs CHORD techniques for degenerative mitral ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Percutaneous or Surgical Mitral Valve Repair in Patients with Primary Mitral Regurgitation whose mitral valve has been determined to be suitable for correction by MV repair surgery
Clinical TrialCollaborating Investigator · Awarded by Evalve, Inc · 2021 - 2033Medtronic Cardiac Surgery Post Market Clinical Follow-Up Registry
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medtronic, Inc. · 2020 - 2032Abbott CRD 985 Annuplasty
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by St. Jude Medical Inc. · 2021 - 2024View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Johns Hopkins University ·
1980
M.D.