Cardiac Surgery Resident @PennSurgery | @ZuckerSOM 2021 | @UNC 2016
New York, USA
Joined June 2020
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This exciting study would not have been possible without the support and mentorship of @CMTschabrunn !
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New research from Penn Surgery’s Division of Cardiac Surgery examines the optimal timing of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) following NSTEMI, comparing inpatient vs delayed readmission strategies.
Another important contribution to advancing evidence-based cardiac surgical care.
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#CardiacSurgery #CABG #CardiothoracicSurgery #HeartSurgery
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@pennsurgery @AspiringCTS @AndrewAckerMD @CatalanoMA @JLentzCarvalho love our team and the camaraderie #penncardiac #penncardiacsurgery
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New in #JTCVS Open: Unplanned coronary artery bypass grafting during elective #aortic root surgery increases perioperative morbidity and mortality. Learn more from researchers at @PennSurgery: doi.org/10.1016/j.xjon.2025.…
@AllieSperryMD @CatalanoMA #AortaEd
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@CatalanoMA @pennsurgery #STS2026 on outcomes of ventricular assist device placement in pediatric patients with renal dysfunction requiring dialysis
JACC Case Reports - we highlight the key management considerations when approaching the repair of a complex ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm, including operative planning, cardiopulmonary bypass setup, cardiac and neuro-protection, and surgical execution.
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New mechanical circulatory support technique: Simultaneous ventricular assist device implantation for borderline biventricular repair. Read more from @ChildrensPhila in #JTCVS Techniques: doi.org/10.1016/j.xjtc.2025.…
In our review of the current state of single-ventricle heart failure admissions among adults in the United States, we highlight the unique comorbidity profile, as well as the elevated - albeit improving - risk of mortality in this cohort: jtcvs.org/article/S0022-5223…
While the prevalence of pediatric DCD heart transplant remains limited, our recent work provides evidence of the benefits of reduced waitlist mortality that have already been realized by expanding donor pool to include DCD donors. Check it out below!
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Penn Aorta Team with a strong presence at @EACTS in Copenhagen - TAVR complications, management of the dissected root, sex differences in VSRR, and redo root outcomes. Thankful for the opportunity to present and engage in collaborative discussions with experts internationally!
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👏 Congratulations to the winner of this year’s MMCTS Residents’ Tutorial Competition with the article: “Total arterial, anaortic, off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.”
By @AllieSperryMD, @CatalanoMA, @John_J_Kelly_MD, Wilson Y Szeto and Chase R Brown.
A huge thank you to all residents who submitted their tutorials - your contributions continue to advance surgical education worldwide.
The annual MMCTS Residents’ Tutorial Competition, a collaboration between the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS) and the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association (TSRA), celebrates excellence in surgical education, recognising the best core skills tutorials for their technical quality, surgical skill and educational clarity.
📽️ Watch the winning MMCTS tutorial now: mmcts.org/tutorial/2040
📆 Get ready! The competition for next year will open for entries this October.
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Excited to share our new video illustrating a Zone 2 arch with sequential branched TEVAR for acute Type A dissection! @NimeshDesaiMD @pennsurgery journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
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In an expert review piece, @CatalanoMA, @ChaseBrown_MD, and Dr. Szeto describe the indications, surgical approach, and key considerations of the novel bare metal AMDS stent for type A dissection management. researchgate.net/publication…
The bare metal AMDS stent yields key benefits in the management of patients with DeBakey I aortic dissections, promoting positive remodeling with a familiar hemiarch operation. What role should it play in dissection management? We discuss in our review:
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Important study led by @MaxamillionShin, highlighting that patients waitlisted for DCD hearts experience shorter waitlist duration and improved rates of transplant - further data that demonstrate the benefit of expanding the donor pool with DCD organs. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jchf.…
We report a case of simultaneous VAD placement during conversion from single to biventricular repair in the setting of a borderline systemic ventricle - an important technique as a bridge-to-decision, preserving the possibility of biventricular physiology. doi.org/10.1016/j.xjtc.2025.…
Is bioprosthetic better in type A? In our cohort of type A dissection patients aged ≤65 requiring composite root replacement, mechanical roots are associated with no survival advantage over tissue at 10-years, with increased risk of morbid complications. tinyurl.com/3z5784vf
Michael Catalano, MD retweeted
Excited to become PENN’s new Cardiac surgery Program Director for our cardiac I-6 and Traditional Pathways. We will continue our legacy of being the best training program in the country!
Come train with us on the #rightsideofthetable
