Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Denver Children's Hospital
2007
Denver
CO
Fellowship
Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship and Chief Resident
Boston Children's Hospital
2008
Boston
MA
Graduate School
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2018
Cambridge
MA
Media
Caregiver Profile
Meet Dr. Aditya "AK" Kaza
Publications
Sternotomy or thoracotomy for neonatal repair of coarctation of the aorta with aortic arch hypoplasia. JTCVS Open. 2024 Dec; 22:386-394. View Abstract
Commentary: The Ross procedure is a durable solution for children with complex aortic valve disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Dec; 168(6):1732-1733. View Abstract
Impact of permanent pacemaker for iatrogenic atrioventricular block on outcomes after congenital heart surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Feb; 169(2):411-419.e5. View Abstract
Intraoperative characterization of cardiac tissue: the potential of light scattering spectroscopy. J Biomed Opt. 2024 06; 29(6):066005. View Abstract
The Ketogenic Diet and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Case Report and Narrative Review. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2024 Oct; 38(10):2383-2387. View Abstract
3D models of the cardiac conduction system in healthy neonatal human hearts. Cardiovasc Pathol. 2024 May-Jun; 70:107626. View Abstract
Association of tetralogy of Fallot and complete atrioventricular canal: a single-centre 40-year experience. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 01; 65(2). View Abstract
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis Versus Placebo-A Blinded Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety of Two Strategies in Critically Ill Infants With Congenital Heart Disease. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2024 Feb 01; 25(2):118-127. View Abstract
Transcatheter Palliation With Pulmonary Artery Flow Restrictors in Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease: Feasibility, Outcomes, and Comparison With a Historical Hybrid Stage 1 Cohort. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2023 12; 16(12):e013383. View Abstract
Cost of Pacing in Pediatric Patients With Postoperative Heart Block After Congenital Heart Surgery. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 11 01; 6(11):e2341174. View Abstract
Recommendations for Centers Performing Pediatric Heart Surgery in the United States. Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 11; 116(5):871-907. View Abstract
Recommendations for centers performing pediatric heart surgery in the United States. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 12; 166(6):1782-1820. View Abstract
Recommendations for Centers Performing Pediatric Heart Surgery in the United States. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2023 09; 14(5):642-679. View Abstract
Transcatheter Ductal Stents Versus Surgical Systemic-Pulmonary Artery Shunts in Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease With Ductal-Dependent Pulmonary Blood Flow: Trends and Associated Outcomes From the Pediatric Health Information System Database. J Am Heart Assoc. 2023 09 05; 12(17):e030528. View Abstract
A novel ex vivo tracheobronchomalacia model for airway stent testing and in vivo model refinement. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 09; 166(3):679-687.e1. View Abstract
Impact of Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status on Outcomes Following First-Stage Palliation of Single Ventricle Heart Disease. J Am Heart Assoc. 2023 03 21; 12(6):e026764. View Abstract
How We Would Treat Our Own Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Neonate for Stage 1 Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2023 04; 37(4):504-512. View Abstract
Tricuspid valve repair concomitant with the Norwood operation among babies with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 09 02; 62(4). View Abstract
Influence of intraoperative residual lesions and timing of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation on outcomes following first-stage palliation of single-ventricle heart disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 06; 165(6):2181-2192.e2. View Abstract
A Risk Prediction Model for Reintervention After Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Repair. Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 10; 116(4):796-802. View Abstract
Systematic Mapping of Conduction Tissue Regions During Congenital Heart Surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 10; 114(4):1500-1504. View Abstract
Timing of reintervention influences survival and resource utilization following first-stage palliation of single ventricle heart disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 02; 165(2):436-446. View Abstract
Patch augmentation of small ascending aorta during stage I procedure reduces the risk of morbidity and mortality. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 18; 61(3):555-561. View Abstract
Toward cardiac tissue characterization using machine learning and light-scattering spectroscopy. J Biomed Opt. 2021 11; 26(11). View Abstract
Super Glenn for staged biventricular repair: impact on left ventricular growth? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 09 11; 60(3):534-541. View Abstract
In Vivo Molding of Airway Stents. Adv Funct Mater. 2021 May 17; 31(20). View Abstract
Hyperlactataemia as a predictor of adverse outcomes post-cardiac surgery in neonates with congenital heart disease. Cardiol Young. 2021 Sep; 31(9):1401-1406. View Abstract
Commentary: Evolving Strategies for Pulmonary Artery Rehabilitation in Single Ventricle Physiology. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021; 33(2):490-491. View Abstract
Technical Performance Score: A Predictor of Outcomes After the Norwood Procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 10; 112(4):1290-1297. View Abstract
Commentary: An opportunity to better characterize coronary ostial stenosis in patients with Williams syndrome and other elastin arteriopathies. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 07; 162(1):220-221. View Abstract
Response to comments on preclinical evaluation of a pediatric airway stent for tracheobronchomalacia. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 02; 163(2):e109. View Abstract
Intraoperative localization of cardiac conduction tissue regions using real-time fibre-optic confocal microscopy: first in human trial. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 08 01; 58(2):261-268. View Abstract
Toward detection of conduction tissue during cardiac surgery: Light at the end of the tunnel? Heart Rhythm. 2020 12; 17(12):2200-2207. View Abstract
Stress ulcer prophylaxis versus placebo-a blinded randomized control trial to evaluate the safety of two strategies in critically ill infants with congenital heart disease (SUPPRESS-CHD). Trials. 2020 Jun 29; 21(1):590. View Abstract
Early Infant Symptomatic Patients With Tetralogy of Fallot With Absent Pulmonary Valve: Pulmonary Artery Management and Airway Stabilization. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 11; 110(5):1644-1650. View Abstract
Predictors of Increased Lactate in Neonatal Cardiac Surgery: The Impact of Cardiopulmonary Bypass. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 Jan; 35(1):148-153. View Abstract
Localization of the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodal region in neonatal and juvenile ovine hearts. PLoS One. 2020; 15(5):e0232618. View Abstract
Preclinical evaluation of a pediatric airway stent for tracheobronchomalacia. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 15. View Abstract
Commentary: Truncal root remodeling: A useful technique that can be translated to other lesions? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 02; 161(2):376-377. View Abstract
Echocardiographic Diagnosis of Anomalous Single Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery: Use of Bubble Contrast Echocardiography. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Jan; 41(1):215-216. View Abstract
Fontan with lateral tunnel is associated with improved survival compared with extracardiac conduit. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 04; 159(4):1480-1491.e2. View Abstract
Acute coronary artery obstruction following surgical repair of congenital heart disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 05; 159(5):1957-1965.e1. View Abstract
Renal replacement therapy in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 11; 158(5):1446-1455. View Abstract
Long-term Surgical Prognosis of Primary Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis Repair. Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 10; 108(4):1202-1209. View Abstract
Pediatric Airway Stent Designed to Facilitate Mucus Transport and Atraumatic Removal. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 2020 01; 67(1):177-184. View Abstract
An Imaging Protocol to Discriminate Specialized Conduction Tissue During Congenital Heart Surgery. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019; 31(3):537-546. View Abstract
Impact of a Composite Valved RV-PA Graft After Stage 1 Palliation. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 11; 106(5):1452-1459. View Abstract
Targeted Increase in Pulmonary Blood Flow in a Bidirectional Glenn Circulation. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018; 30(2):182-188. View Abstract
What is the ideal conduit or technique for reconstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 05; 155(5):2080-2081. View Abstract
Right ventricular outflow tract reintervention after primary tetralogy of Fallot repair in neonates and young infants. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 02; 155(2):726-734. View Abstract
Filling a significant gap in the cardiac ICU: implementation of individualised developmental care. Cardiol Young. 2017 Nov; 27(9):1797-1806. View Abstract
A Method to Account for Variation in Congenital Heart Surgery Length of Stay. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2017 Jun; 18(6):550-560. View Abstract
Non-invasive Assessment of Cerebral Blood Flow and Oxygen Metabolism in Neonates during Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Feasibility and Clinical Implications. Sci Rep. 2017 03 09; 7:44117. View Abstract
Myocardial rescue with autologous mitochondrial transplantation in a porcine model of ischemia/reperfusion. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 04; 153(4):934-943. View Abstract
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor-Based Vasodilation Improves Oxygen Delivery and Clinical Outcomes Following Stage 1 Palliation. J Am Heart Assoc. 2016 11 02; 5(11). View Abstract
Association of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support Adequacy and Residual Lesions With Outcomes in Neonates Supported After Cardiac Surgery. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2016 11; 17(11):1045-1054. View Abstract
The need for personalized resuscitation guidelines in children with congenital heart disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 02; 153(2):459. View Abstract
Are attempts at regulating flow through systemic-to-pulmonary arterial shunts still valid? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 11; 152(5):1353-1354. View Abstract
Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction: Coarctation of the Aorta, Interrupted Aortic Arch, and Borderline Left Ventricle. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2016 08; 17(8 Suppl 1):S315-7. View Abstract
Techniques to aid pulmonary valve preservation during repair of tetralogy of Fallot. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Jun; 151(6):1759. View Abstract
Sensitivity and Specificity of Cardiac Tissue Discrimination Using Fiber-Optics Confocal Microscopy. PLoS One. 2016; 11(1):e0147667. View Abstract
Are Bioprosthetic Valves Appropriate for Aortic Valve Replacement in Young Patients? Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu. 2016; 19(1):63-7. View Abstract
Heart transplantation in patients who have congenital heart disease and single-lung physiology. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2015 Dec; 150(6):1473. View Abstract
Intravenous GPIIb/IIIa Inhibitor for Secondary Prevention of Shunt Thrombosis in a Pediatric Patient. Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jun; 99(6):e151-3. View Abstract
Surgical approaches to critical aortic stenosis with unicommissural valve in neonates. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2014 Dec; 12(12):1401-5. View Abstract
Local delivery of fluorescent dye for fiber-optics confocal microscopy of the living heart. Front Physiol. 2014; 5:367. View Abstract
Fontan modification with a Y-graft. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2015 Jan; 149(1):246. View Abstract
Neonatal flail tricuspid valve: diagnosis and management. Ann Thorac Surg. 2014 Sep; 98(3):1098-101. View Abstract
Pulmonary vascular remodelling after heart transplantation in patients with cavopulmonary connection. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2015 Mar; 47(3):505-10; discussion 510. View Abstract
Heart failure due to "disappearing" aortic valve in hypoplastic left heart syndrome. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2014 Apr; 5(2):334-7. View Abstract
Survival based on patient selection for heart transplant in adults with congenital heart disease: a multi-institutional study. Int J Cardiol. 2014; 172(1):e89-90. View Abstract
Surgical approaches for CHD: and update on success and challenges. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2013 Oct; 25(5):591-6. View Abstract
Identification of nodal tissue in the living heart using rapid scanning fiber-optics confocal microscopy and extracellular fluorophores. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2013 Sep; 6(5):739-46. View Abstract
Cardiac performance and quality of life in patients who have undergone the Fontan procedure with and without prior superior cavopulmonary connection. Cardiol Young. 2013 Jun; 23(3):335-43. View Abstract
Effect of ventricular size and function on exercise performance and the electrocardiogram in repaired tetralogy of Fallot with pure pulmonary regurgitation. Ann Pediatr Cardiol. 2012 Jul; 5(2):151-5. View Abstract
Variation in perioperative care across centers for infants undergoing the Norwood procedure. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012 Oct; 144(4):915-21. View Abstract
Biopsy-diagnosed antibody-mediated rejection based on the proposed International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation working formulation is associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes after pediatric heart transplant. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2012 Jul; 31(7):686-93. View Abstract
Early survival after heart transplant in young infants is lowest after failed single-ventricle palliation: a multi-institutional study. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2012 May; 31(5):509-16. View Abstract
Changes in left atrioventricular valve geometry after surgical repair of complete atrioventricular canal. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012 May; 143(5):1117-24. View Abstract
Surgical interventions for atrioventricular septal defect subtypes: the pediatric heart network experience. Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Oct; 92(4):1468-75; discussion 1475. View Abstract
Would access to device therapies improve transplant outcomes for adults with congenital heart disease? Analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). J Heart Lung Transplant. 2011 Apr; 30(4):395-401. View Abstract
Simple versus complex truncus arteriosus: neutralization of risk but with increased resource utilization. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2010 Oct; 1(3):285-91. View Abstract
Clinical performance of decellularized cryopreserved valved allografts compared with standard allografts in the right ventricular outflow tract. Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Oct; 90(4):1301-5; discussion 1306. View Abstract
Durability of truncal valve repair. Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Oct; 90(4):1307-12; discussion 1312. View Abstract
Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery in Alagille syndrome. Congenit Heart Dis. 2010 Sep-Oct; 5(5):462-4. View Abstract
Experience with the Levitronix CentriMag in the pediatric population as a bridge to decision and recovery. Artif Organs. 2009 Nov; 33(11):1002-4. View Abstract
Management of deep wound complications with vacuum-assisted therapy after Berlin Heart EXCOR ventricular assist device placement in the pediatric population. Artif Organs. 2009 Nov; 33(11):922-5. View Abstract
Effect of ABO-incompatible listing on infant heart transplant waitlist outcomes: analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) database. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2009 Dec; 28(12):1254-60. View Abstract
Evaluating failing Fontans for heart transplantation: predictors of death. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Aug; 88(2):558-63; discussion 563-4. View Abstract
Long-term results of right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction in neonatal cardiac surgery: options and outcomes. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009 Oct; 138(4):911-6. View Abstract
Analysis of the US Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience database for adverse events involving Amplatzer septal occluder devices and comparison with the Society of Thoracic Surgery congenital cardiac surgery database. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009 Jun; 137(6):1334-41. View Abstract
Stentless porcine valves in the right ventricular outflow tract: improved durability? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2009 Apr; 35(4):600-4; discussion 604-5. View Abstract
True aneurysmal dilatation of a contegra conduit after right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction: a novel mechanism of conduit failure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Dec; 86(6):1976-7. View Abstract
Partial left pulmonary artery sling associated with multiple ventricular septal defects: a rare congenital anomaly. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008 Oct; 136(4):1085-7. View Abstract
Preoperative pulmonary evaluation of the thoracic surgical patient. Thorac Surg Clin. 2005 May; 15(2):297-304. View Abstract
Adenosine A2A agonist reduces paralysis after spinal cord ischemia: correlation with A2A receptor expression on motor neurons. Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Sep; 74(3):846-9; discussion 849-50. View Abstract
Inhibition of compensatory lung growth in endothelial nitric oxide synthase-deficient mice. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2002 Jun; 282(6):L1272-8. View Abstract
Ventricular reconstruction results in improved left ventricular function and amelioration of mitral insufficiency. Ann Surg. 2002 Jun; 235(6):828-32. View Abstract
Ischemia-reperfusion injury after lung transplantation increases risk of late bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome. Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Apr; 73(4):1041-7; discussion 1047-8. View Abstract
Coronary risk stratification in patients with end-stage lung disease. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2002 Mar; 21(3):334-9. View Abstract
Contrasting natures of lung growth after transplantation and lobectomy. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2002 Feb; 123(2):288-94. View Abstract
Cardioscope-assisted excision of a left ventricular tumor--a case report. Heart Surg Forum. 2002; 5(1):75-6. View Abstract
Donor lung salvage after neurogenic pulmonary edema with the use of post-transplant extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2001 Dec; 122(6):1257-8. View Abstract
Management of innominate artery injury in the setting of bovine arch anomaly. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Dec; 72(6):2134-6. View Abstract
Influence of graft ischemic time on outcomes following lung transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2001 Dec; 20(12):1291-6. View Abstract
Systemic adenosine A2A agonist ameliorates ischemic reperfusion injury in the rabbit spinal cord. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Oct; 72(4):1245-50. View Abstract
A cost comparison of heart transplantation versus alternative operations for cardiomyopathy. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Oct; 72(4):1298-305. View Abstract
As originally published in 1994: Ambulatory intraaortic balloon counterpulsation. Updated in 2001. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Sep; 72(3):975. View Abstract
An adenosine A2A agonist, ATL-146e, reduces paralysis and apoptosis during rabbit spinal cord reperfusion. J Vasc Surg. 2001 Sep; 34(3):482-8. View Abstract
Adenosine analogue reduces spinal cord reperfusion injury in a time-dependent fashion. Surgery. 2001 Aug; 130(2):230-5. View Abstract
A technique for adequate coverage of the proximal suture line during abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg. 2001 Aug; 34(2):367-8. View Abstract
Epidermal growth factor receptor up-regulation is associated with lung growth after lobectomy. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Aug; 72(2):380-5. View Abstract
Early intervention after severe oxygenation index elevation improves survival following lung transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2001 Jun; 20(6):631-6. View Abstract
Cardiac reoperation in the intensive care unit. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Jun; 71(6):1888-92; discussion 1892-3. View Abstract
Lung transplant reperfusion injury involves pulmonary macrophages and circulating leukocytes in a biphasic response. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2001 Jun; 121(6):1069-75. View Abstract
Retinoic acid enhances lung growth after pneumonectomy. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 May; 71(5):1645-50. View Abstract
Aerosolized prostacyclin (epoprostenol) as an alternative to inhaled nitric oxide for patients with reperfusion injury after lung transplantation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2001 May; 121(5):981-2. View Abstract
Pulmonary macrophages are involved in reperfusion injury after lung transplantation. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Apr; 71(4):1134-8; discussion 1138-9. View Abstract
Influence of graft ischemia time on outcomes following lung transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2001 Feb; 20(2):206-207. View Abstract
Controlled perfusion decreases lung transplant reperfusion injury in the setting of high flow reperfusion. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2001 Feb; 20(2):183. View Abstract
A long-term ventricular assist device utilizing a magnetic bearing system and implantable physiologic controller. Heart Surg Forum. 2001; 4(1):11-2. View Abstract
A technique for the treatment of sternal infections using the Vacuum Assisted Closure device. Heart Surg Forum. 2001; 4(3):211-5. View Abstract