Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi

Unveiling the Healthcare Journey of Patients with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: From Birth to Adulthood

Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi, Muhammad Faateh, Darren Turner, Kevin Kulshrestha et autres

ObjectiveWhile many studies view patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) through the lens of financial burden, an overall sense of the medical burden of these patients has rarely been reported. We sought to introduce a granular analysis of the medical burden …

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Endothelial Responses to ICS/LABA Combinations Are Determined Primarily by the Corticosteroid Component

Bassam Redwan, Christian Biancosino, Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi, Felix Nikolaus Lennartz et autres

The pulmonary microvasculature plays an essential role in maintaining alveolar integrity, but the direct effects of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on pulmonary endothelial cell function remain poorly understood. We investigated the effects of budesonide, formoterol, and their combination on endothelial network formation, apoptosis, …

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Long-Term Outcomes of Children Undergoing the Slide Tracheoplasty: An Institutional Review of 227 Patients

Spencer J. Hogue, Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi, Darren Turner, Aadhyasri Ramineni et autres

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Substantial Operative and Nonoperative Mortality Persists in Neonatal Ebstein Anomaly: A 20-Year Multi-Institutional Analysis

Darren Turner, Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi, Muhammad Faateh, Hosam F. Ahmed et autres

Background We sought to characterize the epidemiology, treatment patterns, and outcomes of neonatal Ebstein anomaly using a national database. Methods In this descriptive analysis, the pediatric health information system (PHIS) database was queried for the demographics, treatment, and outcomes of neonates with …

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P54. The Adverse Impact of Restrictive Atrial Septum in HLHS: A Comprehensive Multi-Institutional Analysis of Children Undergoing Single Ventricle Palliation

Muhammad Faateh, Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi, Grant Chappell, Sarosh Percy Batlivala et autres

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Practice Patterns and Outcomes of Hemodialysis in Infants Undergoing Congenital Heart Surgery in the United States

Grant Chappell, Darren Turner, Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi, David G. Lehenbauer et autres

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Impact of Abdominal Surgery on Neonatal Cardiac Surgery Outcomes: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Associated Risks

Muhammad Faateh, Grant Chappell, Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi, Megan E. Rodts et autres

Background: Neonatal congenital heart surgery (CHS) patients may have coexisting gastrointestinal disorders and/or complications that may require abdominal surgery. We sought to identify the outcomes of these patients. Methods: The Pediatric Health Information System database was queried to identify neonatal CHS patients. …

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Outcomes of Fontan patients undergoing combined heart-liver transplantation in pediatric hospitals across the United States

Grant Chappell, Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi, Darren Turner, Alexander J. Bondoc et autres

BACKGROUND: With increasing numbers of patients surviving Fontan palliation, there is a rise in Fontan-associated liver disease and transplantation strategies inclusive of combined heart-liver transplantation (CHLT). Therefore, we reviewed a combined dataset assessing outcomes of pediatric patients undergoing CHLT. METHODS: Patients undergoing …

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Contrasting the Performance of a Surgeon-Fashioned Extracellular Matrix Cylindrical Tricuspid Valve Versus a Mechanical Valve

Darren Turner, Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi, Aanish Raees, David G. Lehenbauer et autres

We present a patient who as an infant required mitral and tricuspid valve replacement, with a mechanical valve used in the mitral position and a surgeon fashioned extracellular matrix of porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS-ECM) (CorMatrix) valve in the tricuspid position. Five …

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Safety and Feasibility of Implanting Dual-Chamber Permanent Pacemakers in Patients Under 3 kg

Hosam F. Ahmed, Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi, Grant Chappell, Alan O’Donnell et autres

Purpose: Permanent pacing in the young pediatric population can be challenging, especially in small neonates. We describe our institutional experience with the surgical placement of dual-chamber permanent pacemaker (PPM) systems in neonates weighing <3 kg at the time of implantation. Methods: The …

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The increasing utilization of ventricular assist devices in fontan failure

Darren Turner, Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi, Grant Chappell, David L.S. Morales

The Fontan population has increased dramatically owing to advances in medical and surgical therapies, with many living well into adulthood with Fontan circulation. Unfortunately, patients will develop heart failure due to the chronic effects of their altered circulatory system. Management of heart …

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Aspirin Use Following the Arterial Switch Operation in the United States: Variability, Trends, and Perioperative Outcomes

Edo Bedzra, Muhammad Faateh, Hosam F. Ahmed, Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi et autres

Background Aspirin has the potential of offering coronary arterial protection from thromboembolism for patients following the arterial switch operation (ASO) but is used inconsistently and the benefits are unknown. We sought to discern trends and outcomes associated with the use of aspirin …

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