A5027366855- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Radiology practices and education
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Lattice Boltzmann Simulation Studies
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Hydraulic flow and structures
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
Northwestern University
2021-2024
Northwestern Medicine
2023-2024
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
2022-2023
Northwestern University
2022
Lurie Children's Hospital
2019-2021
Objectives The growth in ultrasound usage necessitates concurrent the number of sonographers. Despite increasing importance ultrasound, there is a shortage sonographers United States that has never been specifically quantified. This study examines recent trends exams, sonography graduates, open sonographer positions, and wages. Methods retrospective uses public databases surveys including Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Bureau Labor Statistics (BLS), Integrated Postsecondary...
Abstract Background Alkaptonuria is a rare metabolic disease that causes an increase in homogentisic acid (HGA) due to lack of enzymatic activity. Commonly, accumulation HGA presents with dark discoloration skin and other tissues, also known as ochronosis. Additionally, alkaptonuria can result clinical manifestations, including arthritis cardiac disease. This case highlights alkaptonuria-related challenges surgery teams may face when treating this patient population. Case summary A...
HAART 300 (BioStable Science and Engineering, Inc) aortic annuloplasty rings restore physiologic annular geometry during valve repair. Transcatheter valve-in-ring implantation is appealing for recurrent dysfunction but may necessitate balloon fracture of downsized rings. We characterized the feasibility ring changes in preceding fracture.The 19-mm, 21-mm, 23-mm were obtained, 23-mm, 24-mm, 25-mm, 26-mm valvuloplasty balloons obtained. Under continuous fluoroscopy video recording, a was...
Sternal dehiscence is frequently associated with wire-based closures cutting through fragile bone, allowing sternal motion, separation, and infection. We investigated whether bone could be limited by using a newly available mesh suture improved force distribution.Five models were closed 8 interrupted single wires, double braided poly(ethylene terephthalate) sutures, single-wrapped or double-wrapped sutures. To simulate chest-wall forces, pulled apart 1020 N of axial applied incrementally....
Retained coronary wires, stents, and catheters are rare complications of percutaneous interventions.Descriptions operative techniques for removal scarce.We present a series retained material various management removal.
Background: A 49-year-old male presented with a delayed diagnosis of infective endocarditis leading to extensive intracardiac destruction. Such cases present technical challenges operative debridement as crucial anchoring points for replacement conduits are compromised. Case Presentation: Our patient at age 49 nausea, lethargy, and diarrhea 2 weeks after recent travel. His prior history included bioprosthetic valve bicuspid aortic valve. The was first given trial antimicrobials suspected...
The hemispherical aortic annuloplasty reconstructive technology (HAART) is an internal geometric ring designed to restore a natural elliptical shape the annulus as part of valve repair. We present four-dimensional flow hemodynamic analysis before and after implementation HAART in patients undergoing ascending replacement.Aortic hemodynamics over cardiac cycle were visualized using time-resolved three-dimensional pathlines. Velocity streamlines tangent velocity vector field used demonstrate...
BackgroundA routine chest radiograph (CXR) is frequently incorporated into postoperative clinical pathways. Whereas prior studies evaluated CXR use for specific indications, overall "stewardship" within cardiothoracic surgery remains undescribed. We characterized a intensive care unit (ICU) and quantified X-ray–driven changes in patient management.MethodsAll CXRs performed during 3 months the ICU of an academic 900-bed tertiary hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Attending radiologist...
The hemispherical aortic annuloplasty reconstructive technology (HAART) is an internal geometric ring designed to restore a natural elliptical shape the annulus as part of valve repair. We present 4D flow hemodynamic analysis before and after implementation HAART in patients undergoing ascending replacement. displayed similar or improved profiles when compared patient replacement alone.
A neonate with thoracic ectopia cordis presented following an uncomplicated delivery. mandibular distractor was placed to bridge the sternal cleft and retracted (reverse activation) over 24 days facilitate closure. Follow-up at five years postoperatively demonstrated a well-healed sternum. This novel approach repair facilitates slow, steady physiologic accommodation of heart without hemodynamic instability or long-term complications.