Student Research at VP&S

Cardiac, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery

  • Michael Argenziano, MD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2023

    • Impact of Perioperative Factors on Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Outcomes, Summer Research
    • The Impact of Heterogeneity in Ring Sizing Techniques and Echocardiogram Evaluation in Isolated Mitral Valve Repair Patients, Summer Research

    2022

    • Impact of Annuloplasty Ring Size and Type on Clinical Outcomes in Isolated Mitral Valve Repair Patients, Summer Research
    • Therapeutic Bacterial Recolonization of the Epidermis to Promote Wound Integrity, Summer Research
    • Cardiac tumor resection, Summer Research
    • Therapeutic Bacterial Recolonization of the Epidermis to Promote Wound Integrity, Summer Research
    • 10-Year Trends in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at a Large Quaternary Center, Summer Research
    • Effect of Revascularization and Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy on Coronary Flow Capacity Derived from Serial PET Imaging Studies, Summer Research

    2021

    • PET Coronary Flow Map to Guide Revascularization in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease, Summer Research
    • Analysis of Outcomes and Trends Within a Large Patient Population Undergoing a Novel Minimally Invasive Technique for the Resection of Cardiac Myxoma, Summer Research

  • Isaac George, MD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2022

    • Right Ventricular Remodeling and Clinical Outcomes Following Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Intervention, Scholarly Project

  • Paul Kurlansky, MD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2022

    • Failure to Rescue: How Can Hospitals Improve Cardiac Care?, Summer Research
    • Survival of patients with three vessel disease after elective CABG surgery, Summer Research
    • Impact of COVID-19 on cardiac surgery in the epicenter, Summer Research

    2021

    • Racial Disparities in Aortic Dissection, Summer Research
    • Impact of Insurance Status on Presentation and Outcomes of Thoracic Aortic Dissection, Summer Research

  • Roman Nowygrod, MD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2021

    • Risk factors for excess length of stay and cost after vascular surgery, a quality improvement initiative. Summer Research

  • Virendra I. Patel, MD, PhD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2023

    • Hypogastric Artery Salvage Associated with Lower Postoperative Cardiac and Renal Complications in the Vascular Quality Initiative, Scholarly Project

    2022

    • The Impact of Large-Bore Access Complications on Outcomes of Patients Undergoing TEVAR, Scholarly Project
    • Impact of pre-operative risk status on post-operative and long-term outcomes following aortic aneurysm repair, Summer Research

  • Syed T. Raza, MD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2022

    • Post Oporative Diaphragmm Dysfunction after Cardiothoracic Surgery, Summer Research

  • Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2022

    • Central Aortic Cannulation – As Safe as Axillary Cannulation for Aortic Arch Surgeries, Scholarly Project
    • The Impact of Blood Transfusion on Two-Year Survival following Aortic Surgery, Summer Research
    • Post-operative Atrial Fibrillation After Aortic Surgery and its Influence on Post-operative Mortality and Morbidity, Summer Research
    • The association between distressed communities and long term surival following Thoracic Aortic Aneursym repair, Summer Research

    2021

    • Blood Transfusion in Aortic Surgery, Summer Research
    • Analysis of the Use of del Nido Cardioplegia in Aortic Surgery and Redosing Strategies, Summer Research
    • Impact of Concomitant Aortic Aneurysm Repair on Primary Open Heart Surgery, Summer Research

  • Koji Takeda, MD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2023

    • Outcome Comparison of Patients requiring ECMO for Cardiogenic Shock: AMI vs ADHF, Summer Research
    • HeartMate 3: Long-term Outcomes of Park's Stitch for Patients with Preoperative Aortic Insufficiency (AI), Summer Research
    • Incidence of Stroke in Adult Heart Transplant Patients Before and After the New Allocation System Era, Summer Research
    • The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on the Use of Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Grafting, Summer Research

    2022

    • Heart or Heart-Kidney Transplant in Patients with Borderline Renal Function, Scholarly Project
    • Long-Term Characteristics of Cardiogenic Shock Patients Bridged to Recovery with Extracorporeal Life Support, Summer Research
    • Long-term Comparative Outcomes of LVAD Implant and Heart Transplant, Summer Research
    • Heparin Monitoring Methods in Patients on Venoarterial Extracorporeal Life Support for Cardiogenic Shock, Summer Research

    2021

    • Impact of UNOS Heart Allocation System Change on Patients on Left Ventricular Assist Devices, Summer Research
    • Cause and Risk Factor of Mortality Despite Successful Myocardial Recovery in Cardiogenic Shock Patients Requiring VA-ECMO, Summer Research
    • Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury and Risk Factors in Cardiogenic Shock Patients with Partial Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Summer Research