
Alex Wisniewski, MD
@alexwizmd
Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident - PGY2 | University of Virginia | Toledo, OH Native
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09-04-2021 15:13:26
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Starting a Cardiac Surgery rotation and have no idea what to expect?!? Our NEW Cardiac Surgery Crash Course has got you covered! Join Nick Teman & @Jess_Millar15 in the latest episode of BehindTheKnife as they introduce you to the Cardiac ORđ« #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter

#LIVE at #STS2023 Cardiac Surgery Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic Worsened across all Socioeconomic Statuses. Chamberlain Memorial Paper from Kaplan, Ray Strobel, MD, MSc, Nick Teman et al: doi.org/10.1016/j.atho⊠Alex Wisniewski, MD Andy Young J. Hunter Mehaffey Robert Hawkins


Dr. Yarboro provided an terrific expert review of post-cardiotomy shock, including discussion of UVA Cardiothoracic Surgeryâs successful implementation of CALS. We are lucky to have her! #STS2023 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons


#Cardiacsurgery during the #COVID19 #pandemic was associated with higher cost and worse survival regardless of one's socioeconomic status, reported Ray Strobel, MD, MSc, MD, MSc, at #STS2023. bit.ly/3XTUssh The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

#AATS2023 ELSO Center of Excellence Recognition Associated with Improved Failure to Rescue after Cardiac Arrest. Read the #JTCVS article by Ray Strobel, MD, MSc, Teman, et al: doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcv⊠#ELSO #ECMO AATS CTSurgSocMedNetwork Alex Wisniewski, MD Anthony Norman Michael Mazzeffi J. W. Awori Hayanga MD


Congratulations to my mentor Dr. Kron on the Scientific Achievement Award at the #AATS2023. Proud to be in your lab! UVA Surgery UVA Cardiothoracic Surgery


Valuable learning at the AATS annual meeting with an excellent showing from our Division with multiple faculty and resident talks! Ray Strobel, MD, MSc Anthony Norman Andy Young @raza_ahmad90 Linda Martin Nick Teman #AATS2023


Congratulations to senior lab resident Ray Strobel, MD, MSc on receiving the prestigious Mulholland Teaching award, given to only 10 residents at UVA, and Dr. Leora Yarboro for receiving the Faculty Excellence in Mentoring! UVA Surgery Nick Teman Evan Rotar, MD


Welcome Ourania Preventza! Excited for your leadership in CT surgery. UVA Surgery UVA Cardiothoracic Surgery UVA Vascular Surgery UVA Health


Rounded out the year with a pool party at Dr. Kerns to celebrate our graduating fellows with plenty of friends and family present! Nick Teman @Docs_R_Us Adi Narahari Andy Young Daniella Wong


Great morning to implant the HeartMate3! Excellent didactic session followed by hands on implants led by our faculty Nick Teman and Dr. Yarboro. Special thanks to Abbott! @Docs_R_Us Anthony Norman Andrew Hawkins Ray Strobel, MD, MSc Alex Wisniewski, MD UVA Health Lyndsey_Wesselsđ€žđŒââïž


đ Open access! Does Sustained Reduction of Functional Mitral Regurgitation Impact Survival? Read the Seminars article by Watt, Bolling, et al: doi.org/10.1053/j.semt⊠#JTCVS AATS Tessa M. F. Watt, MD Alex Brescia


An excellent grand rounds by our chief integrated resident, Dr. Jolian Dahl, on the ethical dilemmas faced with ECMO! A complicated topic with many factors to consider Nick Teman UVA Surgery Ourania Preventza @Docs_R_Us Ray Strobel, MD, MSc


Stellar talk from our stellar resident Adi Narahari on advanced fellowships following training. Higher number of I-6 trainees pursuing congenital fellowship. When excluding these, no difference in rate of other advanced fellowships whether I-6 or traditional/4-3 trained.


Ray Strobel, MD, MSc delivering a fantastic talk on OR extubation vs. fast track extubation in a packed room this morning! Using STS national data, OR extubation is a safe practice among centers that do it on a somewhat regular basis.



One of our I-6 residents Alex Wisniewski, MD starting us off on the main stage with an excellent talk about early cardiac DCD use in the adult congenital heart disease population. An elegant analysis of a complicated topic!


A packed room for Matthew Weber, MD and his superb analysis on the trends of heart transplantation in adult congenital heart disease post allocation change. We commend him for his steadfast commitment to exploring outcomes for this unique population! Ourania Preventza Philip Carrott, Jr


Some of our residents grabbing a quick early morning breakfast before heading off to #AATS2024 meeting! Anthony Norman Matthew Weber, MD Alex Wisniewski, MD


Current lab resident Dr. Sean Wesley Noona giving an outstanding presentation on a propensity score matched analysis of prophylactic LAAL in CABG patients without afib! Need to weigh short term risk of POAF with potential long term benefit. Matthew Weber, MD Anthony Norman
