Co-Director of Pediatric Cardiology Rotation Education
Publications
Stansauk J, Fidell A, Benke T, Schaffer M, Demarest ST. Analysis of electrocardiograms in individuals with CDKL5 deficiency disorder. Am J Med Genet A. 2023 Jan;191(1):108-111. PubMed PMID: 36372969
Stansauk J, Fidell A, Benke T, Schaffer M, Demarest ST. Analysis of electrocardiograms in individuals with CDKL5 deficiency disorder. Am J Med Genet A. 2023 Jan;191(1):108-111. PubMed PMID: 36372969
Garcia AM, McPhaul JC, Sparagna GC, Jeffrey DA, Jonscher R, Patel SS, Sucharov CC, Stauffer BL, Miyamoto SD, Chatfield KC. Alteration of cardiolipin biosynthesis and remodeling in single right ventricle congenital heart disease. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2020 Apr 1;318(4):H787-H800. PubMed PMID: 32056460
Alsaied T, Vasili Y, Moore R, McPhaul J, Javarayee P, Beekman R. Asymmetric Pulses in a 5-Year-Old Asian Female: Is It Worth Further Investigations?. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2016 Feb;55(2):192-5. PubMed PMID: 26130390
Clinical Genetics and Genomics (MD), Board Certification
Clinical Genetics and Genomics, Board Certification
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Pediatric Cardiology, Board Certification
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Pediatrics, Board Certification
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Conditions & Treatments
Heart and Circulation - Aneurysms
Heart and Circulation
Heart and Circulation - Congenital Heart Disease
Heart and Circulation - Dysfunction of the heart valve
Heart and Circulation - Structural Heart Disease
Genetic Conditions and Testing
Clinical Interests
My clinical interested include connective tissue disorders including Marfan Syndrome; Turner Syndrome, 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (DiGeorge Syndrome, Williams Syndrome. Noonan Syndrome, CFC, Costello (RASopathy syndromes), Familial aortic aneurysm and dissection syndromes, and congenital heart disease (both isolated and familial).
Care Philosophy
I am passionate about the intersection of Genetics and Cardiology, believing that the more we know about our genetic makeup and it's impact on the cardiovascular system, the better we can take care of ourselves and patients. I try to use my expertise in both areas to help patients and families achieve their healthcare goals.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
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Undergraduate Schools:
BS, Colorado State University (CO)
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Residency Programs:
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Program, Pediatrics (0001)
Fellowships:
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Cardiology
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University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Clinical Genetics and Genomics (MD)
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