Our Presenters and Participants at the 2022 SCA Annual Meeting
We will participate and present the following work at the 2022 Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting & Workshops, which will be held May 14 – 17 in Palm Springs, CA.
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology News
Dr. Kimberly Howard-Quijano Appointed Associate Vice Chair for Research
In her new role, Dr. Howard-Quijano will work closely with other department leaders to help further our research goals, coordinate various aspects of departmental and institutional research with the Chair’s office, and help with the administration, mentoring, and daily operational oversight of our major research themes.
Editorials Published on Two Recent JCVA Articles by Kathirvel Subramaniam, et al.
Two recent Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia articles on perioperative echocardiography by Kathirvel Subramaniam, MD, MPH, FASE, et al. were the topic of editorials.
Drs. Kim Howard-Quijano and Joshua Knight Receive FASE Designation
The FASE designation is a peer-review process that recognizes dedicated American Society of Echocardiography members with an extraordinary commitment to the field of cardiovascular ultrasonography, designating those with proven professional contributions, a diverse skill set, and knowledge of all aspects of cardiovascular ultrasound.
Drs. Kim Howard-Quijano and Kathirvel Subramaniam Participate in ASE 2021 Scientific Sessions
Dr. Howard-Quijano served on the Scientific Sessions Program Committee and as an abstract grader. She also presented the lecture “Right Ventricular Strain.” Dr. Subramaniam presented the lecture “Imaging in Lung Transplantation.”
Pitt Cardiac Anesthesiology and Surgery “Race to No Place” to Raise Funds for AHA
The event was a two-hour relay on Cybex Upright Stationary Bikes at UPMC Presbyterian, Shadyside, Passavant, Williamsport, and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The Pitt Cardiac Team came in 3rd place at the event.
ACTA Fellowship 2022 Match Results
We are pleased to announce the results of the match for our Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship program!
Drs. Kim Howard-Quijano and Marta Kelava Awarded Inaugural SCA MICoR Grant
Kimberly Howard-Quijano, MD, MS, and Marta Kelava, MD, were awarded the inaugural Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Multi-Institutional Collaborative Clinical/Translational Research Grant for their project "The Effect of Continuous Low Tidal Volume Ventilation and Hyperoxia Avoidance during Cardiopulmonary Bypass.”
Faculty and ACTA Fellows Presenting at SCA 2021 Annual Meeting
Our cardiothoracic anesthesiology faculty and fellows will present work virtually at the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists 43rd Annual Meeting and Workshops on April 24-27, 2021.