Michael Catalano, MD

Cardiac Surgery Resident @PennSurgery | @ZuckerSOM 2021 | @UNC 2016

[AATS @AATSHQ]

New in #JTCVS Open: Unplanned coronary artery bypass grafting during elective #aortic root surgery increases perioperative morbidity and mortality. Learn more from researchers at @PennSurgery: https://t.co/a8rWu4THJ5

@AllieSperryMD @CatalanoMA #AortaEd

[Scott Tilton @ScottTiltonCRNP]

⁦@AllieSperryMD⁩ ⁦@pennsurgery⁩ #sts2026 on CT Surgery STAT team ⁦@PennMedicine⁩

[Scott Tilton @ScottTiltonCRNP]

@CatalanoMA @pennsurgery #STS2026 on outcomes of ventricular assist device placement in pediatric patients with renal dysfunction requiring dialysis

[Michael Catalano, MD @CatalanoMA]

JACC Case Reports - we highlight the key management considerations when approaching the repair of a complex ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm, including operative planning, cardiopulmonary bypass setup, cardiac and neuro-protection, and surgical execution.

https://t.co/yy9j1h1jlA

[AATS @AATSHQ]

New mechanical circulatory support technique: Simultaneous ventricular assist device implantation for borderline biventricular repair. Read more from @ChildrensPhila in #JTCVS Techniques: https://t.co/RxtfUNrn27

[Michael Catalano, MD @CatalanoMA]

In our review of the current state of single-ventricle heart failure admissions among adults in the United States, we highlight the unique comorbidity profile, as well as the elevated - albeit improving - risk of mortality in this cohort: https://t.co/I5KXTtG7pu

[Michael Catalano, MD @CatalanoMA]

While the prevalence of pediatric DCD heart transplant remains limited, our recent work provides evidence of the benefits of reduced waitlist mortality that have already been realized by expanding donor pool to include DCD donors. Check it out below!

https://t.co/FKjkt5B7VC

[Michael Catalano, MD @CatalanoMA]

Penn Aorta Team with a strong presence at @EACTS in Copenhagen - TAVR complications, management of the dissected root, sex differences in VSRR, and redo root outcomes. Thankful for the opportunity to present and engage in collaborative discussions with experts internationally!

[EACTS @EACTS]

👏 Congratulations to the winner of this year’s MMCTS Residents’ Tutorial Competition with the article: “Total arterial, anaortic, off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.”
By @AllieSperryMD, @CatalanoMA, @John_J_Kelly_MD, Wilson Y Szeto and Chase R Brown.

A huge thank you to all residents who submitted their tutorials - your contributions continue to advance surgical education worldwide.

The annual MMCTS Residents’ Tutorial Competition, a collaboration between the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS) and the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association (TSRA), celebrates excellence in surgical education, recognising the best core skills tutorials for their technical quality, surgical skill and educational clarity.

📽️ Watch the winning MMCTS tutorial now: https://t.co/dnneEHkW71

📆 Get ready! The competition for next year will open for entries this October.

[John J. Kelly, MD @John_J_Kelly_MD]

Excited to share our new video illustrating a Zone 2 arch with sequential branched TEVAR for acute Type A dissection! @NimeshDesaiMD @pennsurgery https://t.co/syFeH156tg

[PennSurgery @pennsurgery]

In an expert review piece, @CatalanoMA, @ChaseBrown_MD, and Dr. Szeto describe the indications, surgical approach, and key considerations of the novel bare metal AMDS stent for type A dissection management. https://t.co/nP9FAj3dHA

[Michael Catalano, MD @CatalanoMA]

The bare metal AMDS stent yields key benefits in the management of patients with DeBakey I aortic dissections, promoting positive remodeling with a familiar hemiarch operation. What role should it play in dissection management? We discuss in our review:
https://t.co/k9vN4nmp1v

[Michael Catalano, MD @CatalanoMA]

@MaxamillionShin @pennsurgery @PennCardiology @JACCJournals @iyengaramit @asher_michaela @MarkHelmersMD With the recent national discourse questioning the practice of DCD transplantation, we must continue to appreciate the many patients that have benefited from the expanding donor pool.

[Michael Catalano, MD @CatalanoMA]

Important study led by @MaxamillionShin, highlighting that patients waitlisted for DCD hearts experience shorter waitlist duration and improved rates of transplant - further data that demonstrate the benefit of expanding the donor pool with DCD organs. https://t.co/lCRoh0olYI

[Michael Catalano, MD @CatalanoMA]

We report a case of simultaneous VAD placement during conversion from single to biventricular repair in the setting of a borderline systemic ventricle - an important technique as a bridge-to-decision, preserving the possibility of biventricular physiology. https://t.co/dtNth08Eez

[Michael Catalano, MD @CatalanoMA]

@williamcfrankel @NimeshDesaiMD @KLawrenceMD @ChaseBrown_MD Composite endpoint includes valve reoperation, which was actually comparable across groups. The thought is that mechanical roots may introduce additional bleeding / stroke risk without survival advantage in patients who already have limited life expectancy related to dissection.

[Michael Catalano, MD @CatalanoMA]

Is bioprosthetic better in type A? In our cohort of type A dissection patients aged ≤65 requiring composite root replacement, mechanical roots are associated with no survival advantage over tissue at 10-years, with increased risk of morbid complications. https://t.co/Xcc1XPAFva

[Chase Brown, MD, MS @ChaseBrown_MD]

Excited to become PENN’s new Cardiac surgery Program Director for our cardiac I-6 and Traditional Pathways. We will continue our legacy of being the best training program in the country!

Come train with us on the #rightsideofthetable

[EACTS @EACTS]

Discover the newest MMCTS tutorial: Total arterial, anaortic, off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting

📊 Skill level: Fundamental

Watch as we share our step-by-step guide to performing 3-vessel off-pump CABG with dual-IMA inflow and all arterial grafts, highlighting “Y” and “I” composite grafts.

🔗 https://t.co/dnneEHkW71

@AllieSperryMD @ChaseBrown_MD @CatalanoMA @John_J_Kelly_MD

[Chase Brown, MD, MS @ChaseBrown_MD]

Great presentations from our Penn cardiac surgery residents on robotic coronary and aortic surgery at the @WTSA_Surgery annual meeting. Fantastic conference and fun to catch up with west coast colleagues. @NimeshDesaiMD @Scott_DeRooMD @CatalanoMA