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Michael Nicholas D'Ambra, M.D.

TitleAssociate Professor of Anaesthesia
InstitutionBrigham and Women's Hospital
DepartmentAnaesthesia
AddressBrigham and Women's Hospital
Anesthesia
75 Francis St
Boston MA 02115
Phone617/732-8211
Fax617/726-5985

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  1. Cobey FC, McInnis JA, Gelfand BJ, Rapo MA, D'Ambra MN. A method for automating 3-dimensional proximal isovelocity surface area measurement. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2012 Jun; 26(3):507-11.
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  2. Hilberath JN, Oakes DA, Shernan SK, Bulwer BE, D'Ambra MN, Eltzschig HK. Safety of transesophageal echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2010 Nov; 23(11):1115-27; quiz 1220-1.
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  3. D'Ambra MN. CON editorial: CON: three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography is a major advance for intraoperative clinical management of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Anesth Analg. 2010 Jun 1; 110(6):1579-80.
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  4. Kwak J, Andrawes M, Garvin S, D'Ambra MN. 3D transesophageal echocardiography: a review of recent literature 2007-2009. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2010 Feb; 23(1):80-8.
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  5. Muehlschlegel JD, Perry TE, Liu KY, Nascimben L, Fox AA, Collard CD, Avery EG, Aranki SF, D'Ambra MN, Shernan SK, Body SC. Troponin is superior to electrocardiogram and creatinine kinase MB for predicting clinically significant myocardial injury after coronary artery bypass grafting. Eur Heart J. 2009 Jul; 30(13):1574-83.
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  6. Aranki SF, Fitzgerald DJ, D'Ambra MN. Prophylactic pulsatile cardiopulmonary bypass in the elderly--stress response reduction at what cost? Crit Care Med. 2009 Mar; 37(3):1142-3.
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  7. Galvagno SM, Bean TM, McAdams M, D'Ambra MN. Aortic valve replacement in a patient with the prothrombin 20210A mutation. Ann Thorac Surg. 2007 Oct; 84(4):1390-1.
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  8. Silver DA, D'Ambra MN. Recombinant activated factor VII in cardiac surgery--will we ever know for sure? Crit Care Med. 2007 Jul; 35(7):1782-3.
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  9. D'Ambra MN. Aprotinin in cardiac surgery. N Engl J Med. 2006 May 4; 354(18):1953-7; author reply 1953-7.
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  10. Willert JL, Shook D, D'Ambra MN. 3D transesophageal echocardiography: systolic anterior motion with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Anesth Analg. 2006 May; 102(5):1361-2.
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  11. Brinster DR, Unic D, D'Ambra MN, Nathan N, Cohn LH. Midterm results of the edge-to-edge technique for complex mitral valve repair. Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 May; 81(5):1612-7.
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  12. Verhey JF, Nathan NS, Rienhoff O, Kikinis R, Rakebrandt F, D'Ambra MN. Finite-element-method (FEM) model generation of time-resolved 3D echocardiographic geometry data for mitral-valve volumetry. Biomed Eng Online. 2006; 5:17.
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  13. Allyn JW, Lennon PF, Siegle JH, Quinn RD, D'Ambra MN. The use of epicardial echocardiography as an adjunct to transesophageal echocardiography for the detection of pulmonary embolism. Anesth Analg. 2006 Mar; 102(3):729-30.
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  14. Friedrich AD, Choi EK, D'Ambra MN. Renal-dose dopamine: another nail in the coffin. Crit Care Med. 2005 Jun; 33(6):1447-8.
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  15. Gregory SA, Yepes CB, Byrne JG, D'Ambra MN, Chen MH. Atrial endocarditis--the importance of the regurgitant jet lesion. Echocardiography. 2005 May; 22(5):426-30.
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  16. Elman I, D'Ambra MN, Krause S, Breiter H, Kane M, Morris R, Tuffy L, Gastfriend DR. Ultrarapid opioid detoxification: effects on cardiopulmonary physiology, stress hormones and clinical outcomes. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2001 Jan 1; 61(2):163-72.
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  17. Stover EP, Siegel LC, Body SC, Levin J, Parks R, Maddi R, D'Ambra MN, Mangano DT, Spiess BD. Institutional variability in red blood cell conservation practices for coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Institutions of the MultiCenter Study of Perioperative Ischemia Research Group. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2000 Apr; 14(2):171-6.
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  18. Body SC, Birmingham J, Parks R, Ley C, Maddi R, Shernan SK, Siegel LC, Stover EP, D'Ambra MN, Levin J, Mangano DT, Spiess BD. Safety and efficacy of shed mediastinal blood transfusion after cardiac surgery: a multicenter observational study. Multicenter Study of Perioperative Ischemia Research Group. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 1999 Aug; 13(4):410-6.
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  19. Spiess BD, Ley C, Body SC, Siegel LC, Stover EP, Maddi R, D'Ambra M, Jain U, Liu F, Herskowitz A, Mangano DT, Levin J. Hematocrit value on intensive care unit entry influences the frequency of Q-wave myocardial infarction after coronary artery bypass grafting. The Institutions of the Multicenter Study of Perioperative Ischemia (McSPI) Research Group. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1998 Sep; 116(3):460-7.
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  20. Stover EP, Siegel LC, Parks R, Levin J, Body SC, Maddi R, D'Ambra MN, Mangano DT, Spiess BD. Variability in transfusion practice for coronary artery bypass surgery persists despite national consensus guidelines: a 24-institution study. Institutions of the Multicenter Study of Perioperative Ischemia Research Group. Anesthesiology. 1998 Feb; 88(2):327-33.
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  21. D'Ambra MN, Gray RJ, Hillman R, Jones JW, Kim HC, Rawitscher R, Schnaper H, Szymanski I, Vlahakes GJ, Kaplan D, Lynch KE, Guilfoyle M, Abels RI. Effect of recombinant human erythropoietin on transfusion risk in coronary bypass patients. Ann Thorac Surg. 1997 Dec; 64(6):1686-93.
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  22. D'Ambra MN, Akins CW, Blackstone EH, Bonney SL, Cohn LH, Cosgrove DM, Levy JH, Lynch KE, Maddi R. Aprotinin in primary valve replacement and reconstruction: a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1996 Oct; 112(4):1081-9.
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  23. D'Ambra M. Restoration of the normal coagulation process: advances in therapies to antagonize heparin. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 1996; 27 Suppl 1:S58-62.
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  24. D'Ambra MN, Kaplan DK. Alternatives to allogeneic blood use in surgery: acute normovolemic hemodilution and preoperative autologous donation. Am J Surg. 1995 Dec; 170(6A Suppl):49S-52S.
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  25. Kaplan DK, Atsumi N, D'Ambra MN, Vlahakes GJ. Distal circulatory support for thoracic aortic operations: effects on intracranial pressure. Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 Feb; 59(2):448-52.
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  26. Williams RD, D'Ambra MN, Maione TE, Lynch KE, Keene DF. Recombinant platelet factor 4 reversal of heparin in human cardiopulmonary bypass blood. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1994 Nov; 108(5):975-83.
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  27. Inada E, D'Ambra M, Laraia PJ, Philbin DM, Buckley MJ. Nitrous oxide does not depress left ventricular contractility in ischemic rat heart. J Anesth. 1994 Sep; 8(3):316-20.
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  28. Alston TA, D'Ambra MN. Aprotinin does not neutralize heparin. Ann Thorac Surg. 1994 Feb; 57(2):516.
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  29. D'Ambra M. Is intraoperative echocardiography a useful monitor in the operating room? Ann Thorac Surg. 1993 Nov; 56(5 Suppl):S83-5.
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  30. Risk SC, Brandon D, D'Ambra MN, Koski EG, Hoffman WJ, Philbin DM. Indications for the use of pacing pulmonary artery catheters in cardiac surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 1992 Jun; 6(3):275-9.
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  31. Risk SC, D'Ambra MN, Griffin B, Fine R, O'Shea JP. Left atrial V waves following mitral valve replacement are not specific for significant mitral regurgitation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 1992 Feb; 6(1):3-7.
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  32. O'Shea JP, Southern JF, D'Ambra MN, Magro C, Guerrero JL, Marshall JE, Vlahakes GV, Levine RA, Weyman AE. Effects of prolonged transesophageal echocardiographic imaging and probe manipulation on the esophagus--an echocardiographic-pathologic study. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1991 May; 17(6):1426-9.
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  33. Cooper JB, DeCesare R, D'Ambra MN. An engineering critical incident: direct current burn from a neuromuscular stimulator. Anesthesiology. 1990 Jul; 73(1):168-72.
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  34. Philbin DM, Rosow CE, Schneider RC, Koski G, D'Ambra MN. Fentanyl and sufentanil anesthesia revisited: how much is enough? Anesthesiology. 1990 Jul; 73(1):5-11.
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  35. Kleinman B, Kalathiveetil J, Jain U, Blakeman B, Glisson S, D'Ambra MN, Donovan C, Harrell G, Kaplan DK, Akins CW, et al. Case conference 3--1990. Two patients develop some signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass--is it the real thing. J Cardiothorac Anesth. 1990 Jun; 4(3):385-99.
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  36. D'Ambra MN, Philbin DM. Con: colloids should not be added to the pump prime. J Cardiothorac Anesth. 1990 Jun; 4(3):406-8.
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  37. Risk C, Fine R, D'Ambra MN, O'Shea JP. A new application for superior laryngeal nerve block: transesophageal echocardiography. Anesthesiology. 1990 Apr; 72(4):746-7.
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  38. D'Ambra MN, Risk SC. Aprotinin, erythropoietin, and blood substitutes. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 1990; 28(4):237-40.
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  39. D'Ambra MN, Dewhirst W, Jacobs M, Bergus B, Borges L, Hilgenberg A. Cross-clamping the thoracic aorta. Effect on intracranial pressure. Circulation. 1988 Nov; 78(5 Pt 2):III198-202.
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  40. Cloyd GM, D'Ambra MN, Akins CW. Diminished anticoagulant response to heparin in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1987 Oct; 94(4):535-8.
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  41. Jacobs ML, Vlahakes GJ, D'Ambra MN, Margolis SF, Magro AE, Rishton M, Buckley MJ, Austen WG. Augmentation of pulmonary blood flow by a right atrial balloon pump after the Fontan operation. Circulation. 1987 Sep; 76(3 Pt 2):III72-6.
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  42. D'Ambra MN, Magrassi P, Lowenstein E, Kyo S, Austen WG, Buckley MJ, LaRaia PJ. Myocardial temperature variation: effect on regional function and coronary flow in dogs. Am J Physiol. 1987 Feb; 252(2 Pt 2):H448-55.
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  43. Inada E, Philbin DM, Machaj V, Moss J, D'Ambra MN, Rosow CE, Akins CW. Histamine antagonists and d-tubocurarine-induced hypotension in cardiac surgical patients. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1986 Nov; 40(5):575-80.
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  44. Kobinia GS, LaRaia PJ, D'Ambra MN, Fabri BM, Aylesworth CA, Peterson MB, Watkins WD, Buckley MJ. Effect of experimental cardiopulmonary bypass on systemic and transcardiac thromboxane B2 levels. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1986 Jun; 91(6):852-7.
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  45. Sasaguri S, LaRaia PJ, Fabri BM, Fallon JT, Ayelsworth CA, D'Ambra MN, Newell JB, Brady TJ, Buckley MJ. Early detection of cardiac allograft rejection with proton nuclear magnetic resonance. Circulation. 1985 Sep; 72(3 Pt 2):II231-6.
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  46. D'Ambra MN, LaRaia PJ, Philbin DM, Watkins WD, Hilgenberg AD, Buckley MJ. Prostaglandin E1. A new therapy for refractory right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension after mitral valve replacement. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1985 Apr; 89(4):567-72.
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  47. Kobinia GS, LaRaia PJ, Peterson MB, D'Ambra MN, Watkins WD, Austen WG, Buckley MJ. Cardiac prostacyclin kinetics during cardiopulmonary bypass. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1984 Dec; 88(6):965-71.
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  48. Lowenstein E, Johnston WE, Lappas DG, D'Ambra MN, Schneider RC, Daggett WM, Akins CW, Philbin DM. Catastrophic pulmonary vasoconstriction associated with protamine reversal of heparin. Anesthesiology. 1983 Nov; 59(5):470-3.
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  49. D'Ambra MN, Dedrick D, Savarese JJ. Kearns-Sayer syndrome and pancuronium--succinylcholine-induced neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiology. 1979 Oct; 51(4):343-5.
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