Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-2530

Fax us at: (614) 722-2549

PediatricsCardiology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Clifford L. Cua

Biography

        Clifford Cua, MD, is a Clinical Cardiologist and Cardiac Intensivist at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Cua received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. After completing his residency, he received fellowship training at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Cua is certified in Pediatrics.

Patient Care

Locations

Chillicothe Outpatient Specialty Clinics

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Academic and Clinical Areas

Single Ventricle Program

Physician Team

Heart Center

Physician Team

Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Fellowship

Faculty

Cardiology Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Cardiology

Research

Publications

                  Dimopoulos K, Constantine A, Clift P, Condliffe R, Moledina S, Jansen K, Inuzuka R, Veldtman GR, Cua CL, Tay ELW, Opotowsky AR, Giannakoulas G, Alonso-Gonzalez R, Cordina R, Capone G, Namuyonga J, Scott CH, D'Alto M, Gamero FJ, Chicoine B, Gu H, Limsuwan A, Majekodunmi T, Budts W, Coghlan G, Broberg CS, for Down Syndrome International (DSi). Cardiovascular Complications of Down Syndrome: Scoping Review and Expert Consensus. Circulation. 2023 Jan 31; 147: 425-441.

                


                  Messick EA, Backes CH, Jackson K, Conroy S, Hart SA, Cua CL. Morbidity and mortality in neonates with Down Syndrome based on gestational age. J Perinatol. 2022 Sep 21;  

                


                  Van Pelt E, Reo R, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed During Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Sep 8;  

                


                  Reo R, Van Pelt E, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed After Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Jul 3;  

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Fick TA, Cua CL, Lee S. Imaging Findings in Pediatric COVID-19: A Review of Current Literature. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Mar 2;  

                


                  Abdelghani E, Cua CL, Giver J, Rodriguez V. Thrombosis Prevention and Anticoagulation Management in the Pediatric Patient with Congenital Heart Disease. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Dec; 10: 325-348.

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Rausch JR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. A Randomized Clinical Trial Demonstrating Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Videoconference-Delivered Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention Among Adolescents With a Congenital Heart Defect. Ann Behav Med. 2021 Dec 24;  

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Rausch JR, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. Gender Differences in Physical Activity Engagement Among Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Nov 2;  

                


                  Nicholas B, Nicholas C, Allen RL, Cua CL. Caring for a Child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Parent and Medical Perspective. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Nov 26;  

                


                  Gilmore A, Davis JA, Low S, Chisolm J, Kelly J, Hone E, Bai S, McConnell P, Galantowicz M, Cua CL. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Aortic Arch Interventions After the Comprehensive Stage II Procedure for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Oct 5;  

                


                  Clark M, Aldrink JH, Richards B, Corbitt R, Stiver C, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiograms in Patients with Omphaloceles Who Previously Had a Normal Fetal Echocardiogram. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Oct 30;  

                


                  Williams JL, Cua CL, Stiver C, Kovalchin JP, Lee S. Coronary artery ectasia in post-pericardiotomy syndrome. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1678-1683.

                


                  Jacobs HM, Aldrich JB, Dutro M, Lee S, Rowland DG, Cua CL. Complications after transesophageal echocardiogram in pediatric patients with gastrostomy tube and/or Nissen fundoplication. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1574-1578.

                


                  Lee S, McConnell P, Cua CL. Cylinder Mitral Valve Creates Normalized Ventricular Flow Patterns. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug; 112: e155-e156.

                


                  Cua CL, Low S, Sisco K, Nicholson L, McConnell PI. Echocardiographic changes in patients with a cylinder mitral valve replacement: Preliminary analysis. Echocardiography. 2021 Aug; 38: 1210-1217.

                


                  Zettler E, Rivera BK, Stiver C, Boe B, Cua C, Ball MK, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Chen B, Callahan R, Backes CH. Primary pulmonary vein stenosis among premature infants with single-vessel disease. J Perinatol. 2021 Jul; 41: 1621-1626.

                


                  Jadcherla AV, Backes CH, Cua CL, Smith CV, Levy PT, Ball MK. Primary Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: A New Look at a Rare but Challenging Disease. Neoreviews. 2021 May; 22: e296-e308.

                


                  Hart SA, Nandi D, Backes CH, Cua CL. Impact of prenatal screening on congenital heart defects in neonates with Down syndrome in the US. Pediatr Res. 2021 Mar 5;  

                


                  Fink CM, Cua CL, Nandi D, Hart SA. Capture rate of congenital heart defects in the Pediatric Health Information System database. Birth Defects Res. 2020 Nov; 112: 1541-1544.

                


                  Scerbo D, Cua CL, Rivera BK, Marzec LC, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Berman DP, Backes CH. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very-Low-Weight Infants. Neoreviews. 2020 Jul; 21: e469-e478.

                


                  Kiper C, Cua CL, Baker P 3rd, McConnell P. Mitral Valve Replacement in Pediatrics Using an Extracellular Matrix Cylinder Valve: A Case Series. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Jun 30;  

                


                  Cua CL, Morrison AK, McBride K, McConnell PI. Decellularized Bovine Pericardial Mitral Valve in a Neonatal Marfan Patient. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6;  

                


                  Richards B, Freel L, Stiver C, Texter K, Cua CL. Serial fetal echocardiograms in hypoplastic left heart syndrome fetuses: Does it affect immediate post-natal care? Int J Cardiol. 2020 Feb 15; 301: 80-84.

                


                  Cooper A, Sisco K, Backes CH, Dutro M, Seabrook R, Santoro SL, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiography in Patients with Down Syndrome with Normal Fetal Echocardiograms. Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Dec; 40: 1716-1721.

                


                  Slaughter JL, Cua CL, Notestine JL, Rivera BK, Marzec L, Hade EM, Maitre NL, Klebanoff MA, Ilgenfritz M, Le VT, Lewandowski DJ, Backes CH. Early prediction of spontaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure and PDA-associated outcomes: a prospective cohort investigation. BMC Pediatr. 2019 Sep 13; 19: 333.

                


                  Cua CL, Cunningham TW, Low S, Salavitabar A, Berman DP. Tie a yellow ribbon around a papillary muscle. Echocardiography. 2019 Jul; 36: 1434-1436.

                


                  Backes CH, Giesinger RE, Rivera BK, Berman DP, Smith CV, Cua CL, Kelleher KJ, McNamara PJ, Slaughter JL. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low Weight Infants: Considerations Following US Food and Drug Administration Approval of a Novel Device. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nealon E, Rivera BK, Cua CL, Ball MK, Stiver C, Boe BA, Slaughter JL, Chisolm J, Smith CV, Cooper JN, Armstrong AK, Berman DP, Backes CH. Follow-up after Percutaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occlusion in Lower Weight Infants. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 28;  

                


                  Cua CL, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Husain N, Holzer R, Cheatham JP, Gokhale J. Systolic/diastolic ratio correlates with end diastolic pressures in pediatric patients with single right ventricles. Congenit Heart Dis. 2019 Jan 30;  

                


                  Santoro SL, Bartman T, Cua CL, Lemle S, Skotko BG. Use of Electronic Health Record Integration for Down Syndrome Guidelines. Pediatrics. 2018 Sep; 142: 

                


                  Low S, Kiper C, Armstrong A, Cua CL. Echocardiographic diagnosis of atrial flutter in a neonate. Echocardiography. 2018 Sep; 35: 1439-1441.

                


                  Duffy V, Gomez D, Rycus P, Rivera B, Santoro SL, Backes CH, Cua CL. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Characteristics and Outcomes in Adult Patients With Down Syndrome. Artif Organs. 2018 Sep; 42: 921-925.

                


                  Lopez NL, Gowda C, Backes CH, Nandi D, Miller-Tate H, Fichtner S, Allen R, Stewart J, Cua CL. Differences in midterm outcomes in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis: NPCQIC database analysis. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 512-518.

                


                  Backes CH, Nealon E, Armstrong AK, Cua CL, Mitchell C, Krishnan U, Vanderlaan RD, Song MK, Viola N, Smith CV, McConnell PI, Rivera BK, Bridge J. Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Infants: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression. J Pediatr. 2018 Jul; 198: 36-45.e3.

                


                  Caris EC, Dempster N, Wernovsky G, Miao Y, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Neely T, Fonseca R, Miller-Tate H, Allen R, Fichtner S, Stewart J, Cua CL. Perception scores of siblings and parents of children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 528-532.

                


                  Cua CL, McConnell PI, Meza JM, Hill KD, Zhang S, Hersey D, Karamlou T, Jacobs JP, Jacobs ML, Galantowicz M. Hybrid Palliation: Outcomes After the Comprehensive Stage 2 Procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May; 105: 1455-1460.

                


                  Morrison A, Kelly J, Rivera B, Backes CH, Cua CL. Paediatric abstract publication rates for the American Society of Echocardiography Meeting. Cardiol Young. 2018 May; 28: 692-696.

                


                  Harmon J, Sisco K, Dutro M, Cua CL. Left Ventricular Dilation: When Pediatric Meet Adult Guidelines. Pediatr Cardiol. 2018 Jan; 39: 26-32.

                


                  Dempster N, Cua CL, Wernovsky G, Caris E, Neely T, Allen R, Butz C. Children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome have lower quality of life than healthy controls and children with other illnesses. Cardiol Young. 2018 Jan; 28: 21-26.

                


                  Rambo-Martin BL, Mulle JG, Cutler DJ, Bean LJH, Rosser TC, Dooley KJ, Cua C, Capone G, Maslen CL, Reeves RH, Sherman SL, Zwick ME. Analysis of Copy Number Variants on Chromosome 21 in Down Syndrome-Associated Congenital Heart Defects. G3 (Bethesda). 2018 Jan 4; 8: 105-111.

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Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/27/2004

Board Certifications

Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics

Fellowship

Boston Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2004

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2003

Residency

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/2000

Internship

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Medical School

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/11/1997

Contact Information

Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-2530

Fax us at: (614) 722-2549

                    Cardiology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-2530

Fax us at: (614) 722-2549

PediatricsCardiology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Clifford L. Cua

Biography

        Clifford Cua, MD, is a Clinical Cardiologist and Cardiac Intensivist at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Cua received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. After completing his residency, he received fellowship training at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Cua is certified in Pediatrics.

Patient Care

Locations

Chillicothe Outpatient Specialty Clinics

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Academic and Clinical Areas

Single Ventricle Program

Physician Team

Heart Center

Physician Team

Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Fellowship

Faculty

Cardiology Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Cardiology

Research

Publications

                  Dimopoulos K, Constantine A, Clift P, Condliffe R, Moledina S, Jansen K, Inuzuka R, Veldtman GR, Cua CL, Tay ELW, Opotowsky AR, Giannakoulas G, Alonso-Gonzalez R, Cordina R, Capone G, Namuyonga J, Scott CH, D'Alto M, Gamero FJ, Chicoine B, Gu H, Limsuwan A, Majekodunmi T, Budts W, Coghlan G, Broberg CS, for Down Syndrome International (DSi). Cardiovascular Complications of Down Syndrome: Scoping Review and Expert Consensus. Circulation. 2023 Jan 31; 147: 425-441.

                


                  Messick EA, Backes CH, Jackson K, Conroy S, Hart SA, Cua CL. Morbidity and mortality in neonates with Down Syndrome based on gestational age. J Perinatol. 2022 Sep 21;  

                


                  Van Pelt E, Reo R, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed During Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Sep 8;  

                


                  Reo R, Van Pelt E, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed After Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Jul 3;  

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Fick TA, Cua CL, Lee S. Imaging Findings in Pediatric COVID-19: A Review of Current Literature. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Mar 2;  

                


                  Abdelghani E, Cua CL, Giver J, Rodriguez V. Thrombosis Prevention and Anticoagulation Management in the Pediatric Patient with Congenital Heart Disease. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Dec; 10: 325-348.

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Rausch JR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. A Randomized Clinical Trial Demonstrating Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Videoconference-Delivered Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention Among Adolescents With a Congenital Heart Defect. Ann Behav Med. 2021 Dec 24;  

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Rausch JR, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. Gender Differences in Physical Activity Engagement Among Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Nov 2;  

                


                  Nicholas B, Nicholas C, Allen RL, Cua CL. Caring for a Child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Parent and Medical Perspective. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Nov 26;  

                


                  Gilmore A, Davis JA, Low S, Chisolm J, Kelly J, Hone E, Bai S, McConnell P, Galantowicz M, Cua CL. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Aortic Arch Interventions After the Comprehensive Stage II Procedure for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Oct 5;  

                


                  Clark M, Aldrink JH, Richards B, Corbitt R, Stiver C, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiograms in Patients with Omphaloceles Who Previously Had a Normal Fetal Echocardiogram. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Oct 30;  

                


                  Williams JL, Cua CL, Stiver C, Kovalchin JP, Lee S. Coronary artery ectasia in post-pericardiotomy syndrome. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1678-1683.

                


                  Jacobs HM, Aldrich JB, Dutro M, Lee S, Rowland DG, Cua CL. Complications after transesophageal echocardiogram in pediatric patients with gastrostomy tube and/or Nissen fundoplication. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1574-1578.

                


                  Lee S, McConnell P, Cua CL. Cylinder Mitral Valve Creates Normalized Ventricular Flow Patterns. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug; 112: e155-e156.

                


                  Cua CL, Low S, Sisco K, Nicholson L, McConnell PI. Echocardiographic changes in patients with a cylinder mitral valve replacement: Preliminary analysis. Echocardiography. 2021 Aug; 38: 1210-1217.

                


                  Zettler E, Rivera BK, Stiver C, Boe B, Cua C, Ball MK, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Chen B, Callahan R, Backes CH. Primary pulmonary vein stenosis among premature infants with single-vessel disease. J Perinatol. 2021 Jul; 41: 1621-1626.

                


                  Jadcherla AV, Backes CH, Cua CL, Smith CV, Levy PT, Ball MK. Primary Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: A New Look at a Rare but Challenging Disease. Neoreviews. 2021 May; 22: e296-e308.

                


                  Hart SA, Nandi D, Backes CH, Cua CL. Impact of prenatal screening on congenital heart defects in neonates with Down syndrome in the US. Pediatr Res. 2021 Mar 5;  

                


                  Fink CM, Cua CL, Nandi D, Hart SA. Capture rate of congenital heart defects in the Pediatric Health Information System database. Birth Defects Res. 2020 Nov; 112: 1541-1544.

                


                  Scerbo D, Cua CL, Rivera BK, Marzec LC, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Berman DP, Backes CH. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very-Low-Weight Infants. Neoreviews. 2020 Jul; 21: e469-e478.

                


                  Kiper C, Cua CL, Baker P 3rd, McConnell P. Mitral Valve Replacement in Pediatrics Using an Extracellular Matrix Cylinder Valve: A Case Series. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Jun 30;  

                


                  Cua CL, Morrison AK, McBride K, McConnell PI. Decellularized Bovine Pericardial Mitral Valve in a Neonatal Marfan Patient. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6;  

                


                  Richards B, Freel L, Stiver C, Texter K, Cua CL. Serial fetal echocardiograms in hypoplastic left heart syndrome fetuses: Does it affect immediate post-natal care? Int J Cardiol. 2020 Feb 15; 301: 80-84.

                


                  Cooper A, Sisco K, Backes CH, Dutro M, Seabrook R, Santoro SL, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiography in Patients with Down Syndrome with Normal Fetal Echocardiograms. Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Dec; 40: 1716-1721.

                


                  Slaughter JL, Cua CL, Notestine JL, Rivera BK, Marzec L, Hade EM, Maitre NL, Klebanoff MA, Ilgenfritz M, Le VT, Lewandowski DJ, Backes CH. Early prediction of spontaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure and PDA-associated outcomes: a prospective cohort investigation. BMC Pediatr. 2019 Sep 13; 19: 333.

                


                  Cua CL, Cunningham TW, Low S, Salavitabar A, Berman DP. Tie a yellow ribbon around a papillary muscle. Echocardiography. 2019 Jul; 36: 1434-1436.

                


                  Backes CH, Giesinger RE, Rivera BK, Berman DP, Smith CV, Cua CL, Kelleher KJ, McNamara PJ, Slaughter JL. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low Weight Infants: Considerations Following US Food and Drug Administration Approval of a Novel Device. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nealon E, Rivera BK, Cua CL, Ball MK, Stiver C, Boe BA, Slaughter JL, Chisolm J, Smith CV, Cooper JN, Armstrong AK, Berman DP, Backes CH. Follow-up after Percutaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occlusion in Lower Weight Infants. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 28;  

                


                  Cua CL, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Husain N, Holzer R, Cheatham JP, Gokhale J. Systolic/diastolic ratio correlates with end diastolic pressures in pediatric patients with single right ventricles. Congenit Heart Dis. 2019 Jan 30;  

                


                  Santoro SL, Bartman T, Cua CL, Lemle S, Skotko BG. Use of Electronic Health Record Integration for Down Syndrome Guidelines. Pediatrics. 2018 Sep; 142: 

                


                  Low S, Kiper C, Armstrong A, Cua CL. Echocardiographic diagnosis of atrial flutter in a neonate. Echocardiography. 2018 Sep; 35: 1439-1441.

                


                  Duffy V, Gomez D, Rycus P, Rivera B, Santoro SL, Backes CH, Cua CL. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Characteristics and Outcomes in Adult Patients With Down Syndrome. Artif Organs. 2018 Sep; 42: 921-925.

                


                  Lopez NL, Gowda C, Backes CH, Nandi D, Miller-Tate H, Fichtner S, Allen R, Stewart J, Cua CL. Differences in midterm outcomes in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis: NPCQIC database analysis. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 512-518.

                


                  Backes CH, Nealon E, Armstrong AK, Cua CL, Mitchell C, Krishnan U, Vanderlaan RD, Song MK, Viola N, Smith CV, McConnell PI, Rivera BK, Bridge J. Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Infants: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression. J Pediatr. 2018 Jul; 198: 36-45.e3.

                


                  Caris EC, Dempster N, Wernovsky G, Miao Y, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Neely T, Fonseca R, Miller-Tate H, Allen R, Fichtner S, Stewart J, Cua CL. Perception scores of siblings and parents of children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 528-532.

                


                  Cua CL, McConnell PI, Meza JM, Hill KD, Zhang S, Hersey D, Karamlou T, Jacobs JP, Jacobs ML, Galantowicz M. Hybrid Palliation: Outcomes After the Comprehensive Stage 2 Procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May; 105: 1455-1460.

                


                  Morrison A, Kelly J, Rivera B, Backes CH, Cua CL. Paediatric abstract publication rates for the American Society of Echocardiography Meeting. Cardiol Young. 2018 May; 28: 692-696.

                


                  Harmon J, Sisco K, Dutro M, Cua CL. Left Ventricular Dilation: When Pediatric Meet Adult Guidelines. Pediatr Cardiol. 2018 Jan; 39: 26-32.

                


                  Dempster N, Cua CL, Wernovsky G, Caris E, Neely T, Allen R, Butz C. Children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome have lower quality of life than healthy controls and children with other illnesses. Cardiol Young. 2018 Jan; 28: 21-26.

                


                  Rambo-Martin BL, Mulle JG, Cutler DJ, Bean LJH, Rosser TC, Dooley KJ, Cua C, Capone G, Maslen CL, Reeves RH, Sherman SL, Zwick ME. Analysis of Copy Number Variants on Chromosome 21 in Down Syndrome-Associated Congenital Heart Defects. G3 (Bethesda). 2018 Jan 4; 8: 105-111.

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Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/27/2004

Board Certifications

Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics

Fellowship

Boston Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2004

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2003

Residency

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/2000

Internship

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Medical School

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/11/1997

Contact Information

Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-2530

Fax us at: (614) 722-2549

                    Cardiology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-2530

Fax us at: (614) 722-2549

PediatricsCardiology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Clifford L. Cua

Contact Information

  • Call us at:
  • (614) 722-2530
  • Fax us at:
  • (614) 722-2549
  • PediatricsCardiology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Clifford L. Cua

Biography

        Clifford Cua, MD, is a Clinical Cardiologist and Cardiac Intensivist at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Cua received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. After completing his residency, he received fellowship training at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Cua is certified in Pediatrics.

Biography

        Clifford Cua, MD, is a Clinical Cardiologist and Cardiac Intensivist at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Cua received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. After completing his residency, he received fellowship training at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Cua is certified in Pediatrics.

Biography

        Clifford Cua, MD, is a Clinical Cardiologist and Cardiac Intensivist at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Cua received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. After completing his residency, he received fellowship training at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Cua is certified in Pediatrics.



      






        Clifford Cua, MD, is a Clinical Cardiologist and Cardiac Intensivist at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Cua received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. After completing his residency, he received fellowship training at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Cua is certified in Pediatrics.

Patient Care

Locations

Chillicothe Outpatient Specialty Clinics

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Patient Care

Locations

Chillicothe Outpatient Specialty Clinics

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Patient Care

Locations

Chillicothe Outpatient Specialty Clinics

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Locations

Chillicothe Outpatient Specialty Clinics

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Locations

Chillicothe Outpatient Specialty Clinics

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Locations

Chillicothe Outpatient Specialty Clinics

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  • Chillicothe Outpatient Specialty Clinics
  • Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Academic and Clinical Areas

Single Ventricle Program

Physician Team

Heart Center

Physician Team

Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Fellowship

Faculty

Cardiology Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Cardiology

Academic and Clinical Areas

Single Ventricle Program

Physician Team

Heart Center

Physician Team

Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Fellowship

Faculty

Cardiology Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Cardiology

Academic and Clinical Areas

Single Ventricle Program

Physician Team

Heart Center

Physician Team

Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Fellowship

Faculty

Cardiology Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Cardiology

Single Ventricle Program

Physician Team

Heart Center

Physician Team

Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Fellowship

Faculty

Cardiology Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Cardiology

  • Single Ventricle Program
  • Physician Team
  • Heart Center
  • Physician Team
  • Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Fellowship
  • Faculty
  • Cardiology Fellowship
  • Faculty
  • Primary Department
  • Pediatrics
  • Primary Section
  • Cardiology

Research

Publications

                  Dimopoulos K, Constantine A, Clift P, Condliffe R, Moledina S, Jansen K, Inuzuka R, Veldtman GR, Cua CL, Tay ELW, Opotowsky AR, Giannakoulas G, Alonso-Gonzalez R, Cordina R, Capone G, Namuyonga J, Scott CH, D'Alto M, Gamero FJ, Chicoine B, Gu H, Limsuwan A, Majekodunmi T, Budts W, Coghlan G, Broberg CS, for Down Syndrome International (DSi). Cardiovascular Complications of Down Syndrome: Scoping Review and Expert Consensus. Circulation. 2023 Jan 31; 147: 425-441.

                


                  Messick EA, Backes CH, Jackson K, Conroy S, Hart SA, Cua CL. Morbidity and mortality in neonates with Down Syndrome based on gestational age. J Perinatol. 2022 Sep 21;  

                


                  Van Pelt E, Reo R, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed During Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Sep 8;  

                


                  Reo R, Van Pelt E, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed After Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Jul 3;  

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Fick TA, Cua CL, Lee S. Imaging Findings in Pediatric COVID-19: A Review of Current Literature. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Mar 2;  

                


                  Abdelghani E, Cua CL, Giver J, Rodriguez V. Thrombosis Prevention and Anticoagulation Management in the Pediatric Patient with Congenital Heart Disease. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Dec; 10: 325-348.

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Rausch JR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. A Randomized Clinical Trial Demonstrating Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Videoconference-Delivered Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention Among Adolescents With a Congenital Heart Defect. Ann Behav Med. 2021 Dec 24;  

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Rausch JR, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. Gender Differences in Physical Activity Engagement Among Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Nov 2;  

                


                  Nicholas B, Nicholas C, Allen RL, Cua CL. Caring for a Child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Parent and Medical Perspective. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Nov 26;  

                


                  Gilmore A, Davis JA, Low S, Chisolm J, Kelly J, Hone E, Bai S, McConnell P, Galantowicz M, Cua CL. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Aortic Arch Interventions After the Comprehensive Stage II Procedure for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Oct 5;  

                


                  Clark M, Aldrink JH, Richards B, Corbitt R, Stiver C, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiograms in Patients with Omphaloceles Who Previously Had a Normal Fetal Echocardiogram. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Oct 30;  

                


                  Williams JL, Cua CL, Stiver C, Kovalchin JP, Lee S. Coronary artery ectasia in post-pericardiotomy syndrome. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1678-1683.

                


                  Jacobs HM, Aldrich JB, Dutro M, Lee S, Rowland DG, Cua CL. Complications after transesophageal echocardiogram in pediatric patients with gastrostomy tube and/or Nissen fundoplication. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1574-1578.

                


                  Lee S, McConnell P, Cua CL. Cylinder Mitral Valve Creates Normalized Ventricular Flow Patterns. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug; 112: e155-e156.

                


                  Cua CL, Low S, Sisco K, Nicholson L, McConnell PI. Echocardiographic changes in patients with a cylinder mitral valve replacement: Preliminary analysis. Echocardiography. 2021 Aug; 38: 1210-1217.

                


                  Zettler E, Rivera BK, Stiver C, Boe B, Cua C, Ball MK, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Chen B, Callahan R, Backes CH. Primary pulmonary vein stenosis among premature infants with single-vessel disease. J Perinatol. 2021 Jul; 41: 1621-1626.

                


                  Jadcherla AV, Backes CH, Cua CL, Smith CV, Levy PT, Ball MK. Primary Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: A New Look at a Rare but Challenging Disease. Neoreviews. 2021 May; 22: e296-e308.

                


                  Hart SA, Nandi D, Backes CH, Cua CL. Impact of prenatal screening on congenital heart defects in neonates with Down syndrome in the US. Pediatr Res. 2021 Mar 5;  

                


                  Fink CM, Cua CL, Nandi D, Hart SA. Capture rate of congenital heart defects in the Pediatric Health Information System database. Birth Defects Res. 2020 Nov; 112: 1541-1544.

                


                  Scerbo D, Cua CL, Rivera BK, Marzec LC, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Berman DP, Backes CH. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very-Low-Weight Infants. Neoreviews. 2020 Jul; 21: e469-e478.

                


                  Kiper C, Cua CL, Baker P 3rd, McConnell P. Mitral Valve Replacement in Pediatrics Using an Extracellular Matrix Cylinder Valve: A Case Series. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Jun 30;  

                


                  Cua CL, Morrison AK, McBride K, McConnell PI. Decellularized Bovine Pericardial Mitral Valve in a Neonatal Marfan Patient. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6;  

                


                  Richards B, Freel L, Stiver C, Texter K, Cua CL. Serial fetal echocardiograms in hypoplastic left heart syndrome fetuses: Does it affect immediate post-natal care? Int J Cardiol. 2020 Feb 15; 301: 80-84.

                


                  Cooper A, Sisco K, Backes CH, Dutro M, Seabrook R, Santoro SL, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiography in Patients with Down Syndrome with Normal Fetal Echocardiograms. Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Dec; 40: 1716-1721.

                


                  Slaughter JL, Cua CL, Notestine JL, Rivera BK, Marzec L, Hade EM, Maitre NL, Klebanoff MA, Ilgenfritz M, Le VT, Lewandowski DJ, Backes CH. Early prediction of spontaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure and PDA-associated outcomes: a prospective cohort investigation. BMC Pediatr. 2019 Sep 13; 19: 333.

                


                  Cua CL, Cunningham TW, Low S, Salavitabar A, Berman DP. Tie a yellow ribbon around a papillary muscle. Echocardiography. 2019 Jul; 36: 1434-1436.

                


                  Backes CH, Giesinger RE, Rivera BK, Berman DP, Smith CV, Cua CL, Kelleher KJ, McNamara PJ, Slaughter JL. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low Weight Infants: Considerations Following US Food and Drug Administration Approval of a Novel Device. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nealon E, Rivera BK, Cua CL, Ball MK, Stiver C, Boe BA, Slaughter JL, Chisolm J, Smith CV, Cooper JN, Armstrong AK, Berman DP, Backes CH. Follow-up after Percutaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occlusion in Lower Weight Infants. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 28;  

                


                  Cua CL, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Husain N, Holzer R, Cheatham JP, Gokhale J. Systolic/diastolic ratio correlates with end diastolic pressures in pediatric patients with single right ventricles. Congenit Heart Dis. 2019 Jan 30;  

                


                  Santoro SL, Bartman T, Cua CL, Lemle S, Skotko BG. Use of Electronic Health Record Integration for Down Syndrome Guidelines. Pediatrics. 2018 Sep; 142: 

                


                  Low S, Kiper C, Armstrong A, Cua CL. Echocardiographic diagnosis of atrial flutter in a neonate. Echocardiography. 2018 Sep; 35: 1439-1441.

                


                  Duffy V, Gomez D, Rycus P, Rivera B, Santoro SL, Backes CH, Cua CL. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Characteristics and Outcomes in Adult Patients With Down Syndrome. Artif Organs. 2018 Sep; 42: 921-925.

                


                  Lopez NL, Gowda C, Backes CH, Nandi D, Miller-Tate H, Fichtner S, Allen R, Stewart J, Cua CL. Differences in midterm outcomes in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis: NPCQIC database analysis. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 512-518.

                


                  Backes CH, Nealon E, Armstrong AK, Cua CL, Mitchell C, Krishnan U, Vanderlaan RD, Song MK, Viola N, Smith CV, McConnell PI, Rivera BK, Bridge J. Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Infants: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression. J Pediatr. 2018 Jul; 198: 36-45.e3.

                


                  Caris EC, Dempster N, Wernovsky G, Miao Y, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Neely T, Fonseca R, Miller-Tate H, Allen R, Fichtner S, Stewart J, Cua CL. Perception scores of siblings and parents of children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 528-532.

                


                  Cua CL, McConnell PI, Meza JM, Hill KD, Zhang S, Hersey D, Karamlou T, Jacobs JP, Jacobs ML, Galantowicz M. Hybrid Palliation: Outcomes After the Comprehensive Stage 2 Procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May; 105: 1455-1460.

                


                  Morrison A, Kelly J, Rivera B, Backes CH, Cua CL. Paediatric abstract publication rates for the American Society of Echocardiography Meeting. Cardiol Young. 2018 May; 28: 692-696.

                


                  Harmon J, Sisco K, Dutro M, Cua CL. Left Ventricular Dilation: When Pediatric Meet Adult Guidelines. Pediatr Cardiol. 2018 Jan; 39: 26-32.

                


                  Dempster N, Cua CL, Wernovsky G, Caris E, Neely T, Allen R, Butz C. Children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome have lower quality of life than healthy controls and children with other illnesses. Cardiol Young. 2018 Jan; 28: 21-26.

                


                  Rambo-Martin BL, Mulle JG, Cutler DJ, Bean LJH, Rosser TC, Dooley KJ, Cua C, Capone G, Maslen CL, Reeves RH, Sherman SL, Zwick ME. Analysis of Copy Number Variants on Chromosome 21 in Down Syndrome-Associated Congenital Heart Defects. G3 (Bethesda). 2018 Jan 4; 8: 105-111.

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Publications

                  Dimopoulos K, Constantine A, Clift P, Condliffe R, Moledina S, Jansen K, Inuzuka R, Veldtman GR, Cua CL, Tay ELW, Opotowsky AR, Giannakoulas G, Alonso-Gonzalez R, Cordina R, Capone G, Namuyonga J, Scott CH, D'Alto M, Gamero FJ, Chicoine B, Gu H, Limsuwan A, Majekodunmi T, Budts W, Coghlan G, Broberg CS, for Down Syndrome International (DSi). Cardiovascular Complications of Down Syndrome: Scoping Review and Expert Consensus. Circulation. 2023 Jan 31; 147: 425-441.

                


                  Messick EA, Backes CH, Jackson K, Conroy S, Hart SA, Cua CL. Morbidity and mortality in neonates with Down Syndrome based on gestational age. J Perinatol. 2022 Sep 21;  

                


                  Van Pelt E, Reo R, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed During Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Sep 8;  

                


                  Reo R, Van Pelt E, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed After Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Jul 3;  

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Fick TA, Cua CL, Lee S. Imaging Findings in Pediatric COVID-19: A Review of Current Literature. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Mar 2;  

                


                  Abdelghani E, Cua CL, Giver J, Rodriguez V. Thrombosis Prevention and Anticoagulation Management in the Pediatric Patient with Congenital Heart Disease. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Dec; 10: 325-348.

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Rausch JR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. A Randomized Clinical Trial Demonstrating Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Videoconference-Delivered Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention Among Adolescents With a Congenital Heart Defect. Ann Behav Med. 2021 Dec 24;  

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Rausch JR, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. Gender Differences in Physical Activity Engagement Among Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Nov 2;  

                


                  Nicholas B, Nicholas C, Allen RL, Cua CL. Caring for a Child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Parent and Medical Perspective. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Nov 26;  

                


                  Gilmore A, Davis JA, Low S, Chisolm J, Kelly J, Hone E, Bai S, McConnell P, Galantowicz M, Cua CL. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Aortic Arch Interventions After the Comprehensive Stage II Procedure for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Oct 5;  

                


                  Clark M, Aldrink JH, Richards B, Corbitt R, Stiver C, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiograms in Patients with Omphaloceles Who Previously Had a Normal Fetal Echocardiogram. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Oct 30;  

                


                  Williams JL, Cua CL, Stiver C, Kovalchin JP, Lee S. Coronary artery ectasia in post-pericardiotomy syndrome. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1678-1683.

                


                  Jacobs HM, Aldrich JB, Dutro M, Lee S, Rowland DG, Cua CL. Complications after transesophageal echocardiogram in pediatric patients with gastrostomy tube and/or Nissen fundoplication. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1574-1578.

                


                  Lee S, McConnell P, Cua CL. Cylinder Mitral Valve Creates Normalized Ventricular Flow Patterns. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug; 112: e155-e156.

                


                  Cua CL, Low S, Sisco K, Nicholson L, McConnell PI. Echocardiographic changes in patients with a cylinder mitral valve replacement: Preliminary analysis. Echocardiography. 2021 Aug; 38: 1210-1217.

                


                  Zettler E, Rivera BK, Stiver C, Boe B, Cua C, Ball MK, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Chen B, Callahan R, Backes CH. Primary pulmonary vein stenosis among premature infants with single-vessel disease. J Perinatol. 2021 Jul; 41: 1621-1626.

                


                  Jadcherla AV, Backes CH, Cua CL, Smith CV, Levy PT, Ball MK. Primary Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: A New Look at a Rare but Challenging Disease. Neoreviews. 2021 May; 22: e296-e308.

                


                  Hart SA, Nandi D, Backes CH, Cua CL. Impact of prenatal screening on congenital heart defects in neonates with Down syndrome in the US. Pediatr Res. 2021 Mar 5;  

                


                  Fink CM, Cua CL, Nandi D, Hart SA. Capture rate of congenital heart defects in the Pediatric Health Information System database. Birth Defects Res. 2020 Nov; 112: 1541-1544.

                


                  Scerbo D, Cua CL, Rivera BK, Marzec LC, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Berman DP, Backes CH. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very-Low-Weight Infants. Neoreviews. 2020 Jul; 21: e469-e478.

                


                  Kiper C, Cua CL, Baker P 3rd, McConnell P. Mitral Valve Replacement in Pediatrics Using an Extracellular Matrix Cylinder Valve: A Case Series. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Jun 30;  

                


                  Cua CL, Morrison AK, McBride K, McConnell PI. Decellularized Bovine Pericardial Mitral Valve in a Neonatal Marfan Patient. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6;  

                


                  Richards B, Freel L, Stiver C, Texter K, Cua CL. Serial fetal echocardiograms in hypoplastic left heart syndrome fetuses: Does it affect immediate post-natal care? Int J Cardiol. 2020 Feb 15; 301: 80-84.

                


                  Cooper A, Sisco K, Backes CH, Dutro M, Seabrook R, Santoro SL, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiography in Patients with Down Syndrome with Normal Fetal Echocardiograms. Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Dec; 40: 1716-1721.

                


                  Slaughter JL, Cua CL, Notestine JL, Rivera BK, Marzec L, Hade EM, Maitre NL, Klebanoff MA, Ilgenfritz M, Le VT, Lewandowski DJ, Backes CH. Early prediction of spontaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure and PDA-associated outcomes: a prospective cohort investigation. BMC Pediatr. 2019 Sep 13; 19: 333.

                


                  Cua CL, Cunningham TW, Low S, Salavitabar A, Berman DP. Tie a yellow ribbon around a papillary muscle. Echocardiography. 2019 Jul; 36: 1434-1436.

                


                  Backes CH, Giesinger RE, Rivera BK, Berman DP, Smith CV, Cua CL, Kelleher KJ, McNamara PJ, Slaughter JL. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low Weight Infants: Considerations Following US Food and Drug Administration Approval of a Novel Device. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nealon E, Rivera BK, Cua CL, Ball MK, Stiver C, Boe BA, Slaughter JL, Chisolm J, Smith CV, Cooper JN, Armstrong AK, Berman DP, Backes CH. Follow-up after Percutaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occlusion in Lower Weight Infants. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 28;  

                


                  Cua CL, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Husain N, Holzer R, Cheatham JP, Gokhale J. Systolic/diastolic ratio correlates with end diastolic pressures in pediatric patients with single right ventricles. Congenit Heart Dis. 2019 Jan 30;  

                


                  Santoro SL, Bartman T, Cua CL, Lemle S, Skotko BG. Use of Electronic Health Record Integration for Down Syndrome Guidelines. Pediatrics. 2018 Sep; 142: 

                


                  Low S, Kiper C, Armstrong A, Cua CL. Echocardiographic diagnosis of atrial flutter in a neonate. Echocardiography. 2018 Sep; 35: 1439-1441.

                


                  Duffy V, Gomez D, Rycus P, Rivera B, Santoro SL, Backes CH, Cua CL. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Characteristics and Outcomes in Adult Patients With Down Syndrome. Artif Organs. 2018 Sep; 42: 921-925.

                


                  Lopez NL, Gowda C, Backes CH, Nandi D, Miller-Tate H, Fichtner S, Allen R, Stewart J, Cua CL. Differences in midterm outcomes in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis: NPCQIC database analysis. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 512-518.

                


                  Backes CH, Nealon E, Armstrong AK, Cua CL, Mitchell C, Krishnan U, Vanderlaan RD, Song MK, Viola N, Smith CV, McConnell PI, Rivera BK, Bridge J. Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Infants: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression. J Pediatr. 2018 Jul; 198: 36-45.e3.

                


                  Caris EC, Dempster N, Wernovsky G, Miao Y, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Neely T, Fonseca R, Miller-Tate H, Allen R, Fichtner S, Stewart J, Cua CL. Perception scores of siblings and parents of children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 528-532.

                


                  Cua CL, McConnell PI, Meza JM, Hill KD, Zhang S, Hersey D, Karamlou T, Jacobs JP, Jacobs ML, Galantowicz M. Hybrid Palliation: Outcomes After the Comprehensive Stage 2 Procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May; 105: 1455-1460.

                


                  Morrison A, Kelly J, Rivera B, Backes CH, Cua CL. Paediatric abstract publication rates for the American Society of Echocardiography Meeting. Cardiol Young. 2018 May; 28: 692-696.

                


                  Harmon J, Sisco K, Dutro M, Cua CL. Left Ventricular Dilation: When Pediatric Meet Adult Guidelines. Pediatr Cardiol. 2018 Jan; 39: 26-32.

                


                  Dempster N, Cua CL, Wernovsky G, Caris E, Neely T, Allen R, Butz C. Children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome have lower quality of life than healthy controls and children with other illnesses. Cardiol Young. 2018 Jan; 28: 21-26.

                


                  Rambo-Martin BL, Mulle JG, Cutler DJ, Bean LJH, Rosser TC, Dooley KJ, Cua C, Capone G, Maslen CL, Reeves RH, Sherman SL, Zwick ME. Analysis of Copy Number Variants on Chromosome 21 in Down Syndrome-Associated Congenital Heart Defects. G3 (Bethesda). 2018 Jan 4; 8: 105-111.

View More Publications

Research

Publications

                  Dimopoulos K, Constantine A, Clift P, Condliffe R, Moledina S, Jansen K, Inuzuka R, Veldtman GR, Cua CL, Tay ELW, Opotowsky AR, Giannakoulas G, Alonso-Gonzalez R, Cordina R, Capone G, Namuyonga J, Scott CH, D'Alto M, Gamero FJ, Chicoine B, Gu H, Limsuwan A, Majekodunmi T, Budts W, Coghlan G, Broberg CS, for Down Syndrome International (DSi). Cardiovascular Complications of Down Syndrome: Scoping Review and Expert Consensus. Circulation. 2023 Jan 31; 147: 425-441.

                


                  Messick EA, Backes CH, Jackson K, Conroy S, Hart SA, Cua CL. Morbidity and mortality in neonates with Down Syndrome based on gestational age. J Perinatol. 2022 Sep 21;  

                


                  Van Pelt E, Reo R, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed During Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Sep 8;  

                


                  Reo R, Van Pelt E, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed After Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Jul 3;  

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Fick TA, Cua CL, Lee S. Imaging Findings in Pediatric COVID-19: A Review of Current Literature. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Mar 2;  

                


                  Abdelghani E, Cua CL, Giver J, Rodriguez V. Thrombosis Prevention and Anticoagulation Management in the Pediatric Patient with Congenital Heart Disease. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Dec; 10: 325-348.

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Rausch JR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. A Randomized Clinical Trial Demonstrating Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Videoconference-Delivered Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention Among Adolescents With a Congenital Heart Defect. Ann Behav Med. 2021 Dec 24;  

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Rausch JR, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. Gender Differences in Physical Activity Engagement Among Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Nov 2;  

                


                  Nicholas B, Nicholas C, Allen RL, Cua CL. Caring for a Child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Parent and Medical Perspective. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Nov 26;  

                


                  Gilmore A, Davis JA, Low S, Chisolm J, Kelly J, Hone E, Bai S, McConnell P, Galantowicz M, Cua CL. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Aortic Arch Interventions After the Comprehensive Stage II Procedure for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Oct 5;  

                


                  Clark M, Aldrink JH, Richards B, Corbitt R, Stiver C, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiograms in Patients with Omphaloceles Who Previously Had a Normal Fetal Echocardiogram. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Oct 30;  

                


                  Williams JL, Cua CL, Stiver C, Kovalchin JP, Lee S. Coronary artery ectasia in post-pericardiotomy syndrome. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1678-1683.

                


                  Jacobs HM, Aldrich JB, Dutro M, Lee S, Rowland DG, Cua CL. Complications after transesophageal echocardiogram in pediatric patients with gastrostomy tube and/or Nissen fundoplication. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1574-1578.

                


                  Lee S, McConnell P, Cua CL. Cylinder Mitral Valve Creates Normalized Ventricular Flow Patterns. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug; 112: e155-e156.

                


                  Cua CL, Low S, Sisco K, Nicholson L, McConnell PI. Echocardiographic changes in patients with a cylinder mitral valve replacement: Preliminary analysis. Echocardiography. 2021 Aug; 38: 1210-1217.

                


                  Zettler E, Rivera BK, Stiver C, Boe B, Cua C, Ball MK, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Chen B, Callahan R, Backes CH. Primary pulmonary vein stenosis among premature infants with single-vessel disease. J Perinatol. 2021 Jul; 41: 1621-1626.

                


                  Jadcherla AV, Backes CH, Cua CL, Smith CV, Levy PT, Ball MK. Primary Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: A New Look at a Rare but Challenging Disease. Neoreviews. 2021 May; 22: e296-e308.

                


                  Hart SA, Nandi D, Backes CH, Cua CL. Impact of prenatal screening on congenital heart defects in neonates with Down syndrome in the US. Pediatr Res. 2021 Mar 5;  

                


                  Fink CM, Cua CL, Nandi D, Hart SA. Capture rate of congenital heart defects in the Pediatric Health Information System database. Birth Defects Res. 2020 Nov; 112: 1541-1544.

                


                  Scerbo D, Cua CL, Rivera BK, Marzec LC, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Berman DP, Backes CH. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very-Low-Weight Infants. Neoreviews. 2020 Jul; 21: e469-e478.

                


                  Kiper C, Cua CL, Baker P 3rd, McConnell P. Mitral Valve Replacement in Pediatrics Using an Extracellular Matrix Cylinder Valve: A Case Series. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Jun 30;  

                


                  Cua CL, Morrison AK, McBride K, McConnell PI. Decellularized Bovine Pericardial Mitral Valve in a Neonatal Marfan Patient. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6;  

                


                  Richards B, Freel L, Stiver C, Texter K, Cua CL. Serial fetal echocardiograms in hypoplastic left heart syndrome fetuses: Does it affect immediate post-natal care? Int J Cardiol. 2020 Feb 15; 301: 80-84.

                


                  Cooper A, Sisco K, Backes CH, Dutro M, Seabrook R, Santoro SL, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiography in Patients with Down Syndrome with Normal Fetal Echocardiograms. Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Dec; 40: 1716-1721.

                


                  Slaughter JL, Cua CL, Notestine JL, Rivera BK, Marzec L, Hade EM, Maitre NL, Klebanoff MA, Ilgenfritz M, Le VT, Lewandowski DJ, Backes CH. Early prediction of spontaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure and PDA-associated outcomes: a prospective cohort investigation. BMC Pediatr. 2019 Sep 13; 19: 333.

                


                  Cua CL, Cunningham TW, Low S, Salavitabar A, Berman DP. Tie a yellow ribbon around a papillary muscle. Echocardiography. 2019 Jul; 36: 1434-1436.

                


                  Backes CH, Giesinger RE, Rivera BK, Berman DP, Smith CV, Cua CL, Kelleher KJ, McNamara PJ, Slaughter JL. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low Weight Infants: Considerations Following US Food and Drug Administration Approval of a Novel Device. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nealon E, Rivera BK, Cua CL, Ball MK, Stiver C, Boe BA, Slaughter JL, Chisolm J, Smith CV, Cooper JN, Armstrong AK, Berman DP, Backes CH. Follow-up after Percutaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occlusion in Lower Weight Infants. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 28;  

                


                  Cua CL, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Husain N, Holzer R, Cheatham JP, Gokhale J. Systolic/diastolic ratio correlates with end diastolic pressures in pediatric patients with single right ventricles. Congenit Heart Dis. 2019 Jan 30;  

                


                  Santoro SL, Bartman T, Cua CL, Lemle S, Skotko BG. Use of Electronic Health Record Integration for Down Syndrome Guidelines. Pediatrics. 2018 Sep; 142: 

                


                  Low S, Kiper C, Armstrong A, Cua CL. Echocardiographic diagnosis of atrial flutter in a neonate. Echocardiography. 2018 Sep; 35: 1439-1441.

                


                  Duffy V, Gomez D, Rycus P, Rivera B, Santoro SL, Backes CH, Cua CL. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Characteristics and Outcomes in Adult Patients With Down Syndrome. Artif Organs. 2018 Sep; 42: 921-925.

                


                  Lopez NL, Gowda C, Backes CH, Nandi D, Miller-Tate H, Fichtner S, Allen R, Stewart J, Cua CL. Differences in midterm outcomes in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis: NPCQIC database analysis. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 512-518.

                


                  Backes CH, Nealon E, Armstrong AK, Cua CL, Mitchell C, Krishnan U, Vanderlaan RD, Song MK, Viola N, Smith CV, McConnell PI, Rivera BK, Bridge J. Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Infants: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression. J Pediatr. 2018 Jul; 198: 36-45.e3.

                


                  Caris EC, Dempster N, Wernovsky G, Miao Y, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Neely T, Fonseca R, Miller-Tate H, Allen R, Fichtner S, Stewart J, Cua CL. Perception scores of siblings and parents of children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 528-532.

                


                  Cua CL, McConnell PI, Meza JM, Hill KD, Zhang S, Hersey D, Karamlou T, Jacobs JP, Jacobs ML, Galantowicz M. Hybrid Palliation: Outcomes After the Comprehensive Stage 2 Procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May; 105: 1455-1460.

                


                  Morrison A, Kelly J, Rivera B, Backes CH, Cua CL. Paediatric abstract publication rates for the American Society of Echocardiography Meeting. Cardiol Young. 2018 May; 28: 692-696.

                


                  Harmon J, Sisco K, Dutro M, Cua CL. Left Ventricular Dilation: When Pediatric Meet Adult Guidelines. Pediatr Cardiol. 2018 Jan; 39: 26-32.

                


                  Dempster N, Cua CL, Wernovsky G, Caris E, Neely T, Allen R, Butz C. Children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome have lower quality of life than healthy controls and children with other illnesses. Cardiol Young. 2018 Jan; 28: 21-26.

                


                  Rambo-Martin BL, Mulle JG, Cutler DJ, Bean LJH, Rosser TC, Dooley KJ, Cua C, Capone G, Maslen CL, Reeves RH, Sherman SL, Zwick ME. Analysis of Copy Number Variants on Chromosome 21 in Down Syndrome-Associated Congenital Heart Defects. G3 (Bethesda). 2018 Jan 4; 8: 105-111.

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Publications

                  Dimopoulos K, Constantine A, Clift P, Condliffe R, Moledina S, Jansen K, Inuzuka R, Veldtman GR, Cua CL, Tay ELW, Opotowsky AR, Giannakoulas G, Alonso-Gonzalez R, Cordina R, Capone G, Namuyonga J, Scott CH, D'Alto M, Gamero FJ, Chicoine B, Gu H, Limsuwan A, Majekodunmi T, Budts W, Coghlan G, Broberg CS, for Down Syndrome International (DSi). Cardiovascular Complications of Down Syndrome: Scoping Review and Expert Consensus. Circulation. 2023 Jan 31; 147: 425-441.

                


                  Messick EA, Backes CH, Jackson K, Conroy S, Hart SA, Cua CL. Morbidity and mortality in neonates with Down Syndrome based on gestational age. J Perinatol. 2022 Sep 21;  

                


                  Van Pelt E, Reo R, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed During Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Sep 8;  

                


                  Reo R, Van Pelt E, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed After Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Jul 3;  

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Fick TA, Cua CL, Lee S. Imaging Findings in Pediatric COVID-19: A Review of Current Literature. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Mar 2;  

                


                  Abdelghani E, Cua CL, Giver J, Rodriguez V. Thrombosis Prevention and Anticoagulation Management in the Pediatric Patient with Congenital Heart Disease. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Dec; 10: 325-348.

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Rausch JR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. A Randomized Clinical Trial Demonstrating Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Videoconference-Delivered Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention Among Adolescents With a Congenital Heart Defect. Ann Behav Med. 2021 Dec 24;  

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Rausch JR, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. Gender Differences in Physical Activity Engagement Among Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Nov 2;  

                


                  Nicholas B, Nicholas C, Allen RL, Cua CL. Caring for a Child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Parent and Medical Perspective. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Nov 26;  

                


                  Gilmore A, Davis JA, Low S, Chisolm J, Kelly J, Hone E, Bai S, McConnell P, Galantowicz M, Cua CL. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Aortic Arch Interventions After the Comprehensive Stage II Procedure for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Oct 5;  

                


                  Clark M, Aldrink JH, Richards B, Corbitt R, Stiver C, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiograms in Patients with Omphaloceles Who Previously Had a Normal Fetal Echocardiogram. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Oct 30;  

                


                  Williams JL, Cua CL, Stiver C, Kovalchin JP, Lee S. Coronary artery ectasia in post-pericardiotomy syndrome. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1678-1683.

                


                  Jacobs HM, Aldrich JB, Dutro M, Lee S, Rowland DG, Cua CL. Complications after transesophageal echocardiogram in pediatric patients with gastrostomy tube and/or Nissen fundoplication. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1574-1578.

                


                  Lee S, McConnell P, Cua CL. Cylinder Mitral Valve Creates Normalized Ventricular Flow Patterns. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug; 112: e155-e156.

                


                  Cua CL, Low S, Sisco K, Nicholson L, McConnell PI. Echocardiographic changes in patients with a cylinder mitral valve replacement: Preliminary analysis. Echocardiography. 2021 Aug; 38: 1210-1217.

                


                  Zettler E, Rivera BK, Stiver C, Boe B, Cua C, Ball MK, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Chen B, Callahan R, Backes CH. Primary pulmonary vein stenosis among premature infants with single-vessel disease. J Perinatol. 2021 Jul; 41: 1621-1626.

                


                  Jadcherla AV, Backes CH, Cua CL, Smith CV, Levy PT, Ball MK. Primary Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: A New Look at a Rare but Challenging Disease. Neoreviews. 2021 May; 22: e296-e308.

                


                  Hart SA, Nandi D, Backes CH, Cua CL. Impact of prenatal screening on congenital heart defects in neonates with Down syndrome in the US. Pediatr Res. 2021 Mar 5;  

                


                  Fink CM, Cua CL, Nandi D, Hart SA. Capture rate of congenital heart defects in the Pediatric Health Information System database. Birth Defects Res. 2020 Nov; 112: 1541-1544.

                


                  Scerbo D, Cua CL, Rivera BK, Marzec LC, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Berman DP, Backes CH. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very-Low-Weight Infants. Neoreviews. 2020 Jul; 21: e469-e478.

                


                  Kiper C, Cua CL, Baker P 3rd, McConnell P. Mitral Valve Replacement in Pediatrics Using an Extracellular Matrix Cylinder Valve: A Case Series. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Jun 30;  

                


                  Cua CL, Morrison AK, McBride K, McConnell PI. Decellularized Bovine Pericardial Mitral Valve in a Neonatal Marfan Patient. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6;  

                


                  Richards B, Freel L, Stiver C, Texter K, Cua CL. Serial fetal echocardiograms in hypoplastic left heart syndrome fetuses: Does it affect immediate post-natal care? Int J Cardiol. 2020 Feb 15; 301: 80-84.

                


                  Cooper A, Sisco K, Backes CH, Dutro M, Seabrook R, Santoro SL, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiography in Patients with Down Syndrome with Normal Fetal Echocardiograms. Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Dec; 40: 1716-1721.

                


                  Slaughter JL, Cua CL, Notestine JL, Rivera BK, Marzec L, Hade EM, Maitre NL, Klebanoff MA, Ilgenfritz M, Le VT, Lewandowski DJ, Backes CH. Early prediction of spontaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure and PDA-associated outcomes: a prospective cohort investigation. BMC Pediatr. 2019 Sep 13; 19: 333.

                


                  Cua CL, Cunningham TW, Low S, Salavitabar A, Berman DP. Tie a yellow ribbon around a papillary muscle. Echocardiography. 2019 Jul; 36: 1434-1436.

                


                  Backes CH, Giesinger RE, Rivera BK, Berman DP, Smith CV, Cua CL, Kelleher KJ, McNamara PJ, Slaughter JL. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low Weight Infants: Considerations Following US Food and Drug Administration Approval of a Novel Device. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nealon E, Rivera BK, Cua CL, Ball MK, Stiver C, Boe BA, Slaughter JL, Chisolm J, Smith CV, Cooper JN, Armstrong AK, Berman DP, Backes CH. Follow-up after Percutaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occlusion in Lower Weight Infants. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 28;  

                


                  Cua CL, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Husain N, Holzer R, Cheatham JP, Gokhale J. Systolic/diastolic ratio correlates with end diastolic pressures in pediatric patients with single right ventricles. Congenit Heart Dis. 2019 Jan 30;  

                


                  Santoro SL, Bartman T, Cua CL, Lemle S, Skotko BG. Use of Electronic Health Record Integration for Down Syndrome Guidelines. Pediatrics. 2018 Sep; 142: 

                


                  Low S, Kiper C, Armstrong A, Cua CL. Echocardiographic diagnosis of atrial flutter in a neonate. Echocardiography. 2018 Sep; 35: 1439-1441.

                


                  Duffy V, Gomez D, Rycus P, Rivera B, Santoro SL, Backes CH, Cua CL. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Characteristics and Outcomes in Adult Patients With Down Syndrome. Artif Organs. 2018 Sep; 42: 921-925.

                


                  Lopez NL, Gowda C, Backes CH, Nandi D, Miller-Tate H, Fichtner S, Allen R, Stewart J, Cua CL. Differences in midterm outcomes in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis: NPCQIC database analysis. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 512-518.

                


                  Backes CH, Nealon E, Armstrong AK, Cua CL, Mitchell C, Krishnan U, Vanderlaan RD, Song MK, Viola N, Smith CV, McConnell PI, Rivera BK, Bridge J. Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Infants: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression. J Pediatr. 2018 Jul; 198: 36-45.e3.

                


                  Caris EC, Dempster N, Wernovsky G, Miao Y, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Neely T, Fonseca R, Miller-Tate H, Allen R, Fichtner S, Stewart J, Cua CL. Perception scores of siblings and parents of children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 528-532.

                


                  Cua CL, McConnell PI, Meza JM, Hill KD, Zhang S, Hersey D, Karamlou T, Jacobs JP, Jacobs ML, Galantowicz M. Hybrid Palliation: Outcomes After the Comprehensive Stage 2 Procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May; 105: 1455-1460.

                


                  Morrison A, Kelly J, Rivera B, Backes CH, Cua CL. Paediatric abstract publication rates for the American Society of Echocardiography Meeting. Cardiol Young. 2018 May; 28: 692-696.

                


                  Harmon J, Sisco K, Dutro M, Cua CL. Left Ventricular Dilation: When Pediatric Meet Adult Guidelines. Pediatr Cardiol. 2018 Jan; 39: 26-32.

                


                  Dempster N, Cua CL, Wernovsky G, Caris E, Neely T, Allen R, Butz C. Children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome have lower quality of life than healthy controls and children with other illnesses. Cardiol Young. 2018 Jan; 28: 21-26.

                


                  Rambo-Martin BL, Mulle JG, Cutler DJ, Bean LJH, Rosser TC, Dooley KJ, Cua C, Capone G, Maslen CL, Reeves RH, Sherman SL, Zwick ME. Analysis of Copy Number Variants on Chromosome 21 in Down Syndrome-Associated Congenital Heart Defects. G3 (Bethesda). 2018 Jan 4; 8: 105-111.

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                  Dimopoulos K, Constantine A, Clift P, Condliffe R, Moledina S, Jansen K, Inuzuka R, Veldtman GR, Cua CL, Tay ELW, Opotowsky AR, Giannakoulas G, Alonso-Gonzalez R, Cordina R, Capone G, Namuyonga J, Scott CH, D'Alto M, Gamero FJ, Chicoine B, Gu H, Limsuwan A, Majekodunmi T, Budts W, Coghlan G, Broberg CS, for Down Syndrome International (DSi). Cardiovascular Complications of Down Syndrome: Scoping Review and Expert Consensus. Circulation. 2023 Jan 31; 147: 425-441.

                


                  Messick EA, Backes CH, Jackson K, Conroy S, Hart SA, Cua CL. Morbidity and mortality in neonates with Down Syndrome based on gestational age. J Perinatol. 2022 Sep 21;  

                


                  Van Pelt E, Reo R, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed During Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Sep 8;  

                


                  Reo R, Van Pelt E, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed After Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Jul 3;  

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Fick TA, Cua CL, Lee S. Imaging Findings in Pediatric COVID-19: A Review of Current Literature. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Mar 2;  

                


                  Abdelghani E, Cua CL, Giver J, Rodriguez V. Thrombosis Prevention and Anticoagulation Management in the Pediatric Patient with Congenital Heart Disease. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Dec; 10: 325-348.

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Rausch JR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. A Randomized Clinical Trial Demonstrating Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Videoconference-Delivered Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention Among Adolescents With a Congenital Heart Defect. Ann Behav Med. 2021 Dec 24;  

                


                  Jackson JL, Fox KR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Rausch JR, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. Gender Differences in Physical Activity Engagement Among Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Nov 2;  

                


                  Nicholas B, Nicholas C, Allen RL, Cua CL. Caring for a Child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Parent and Medical Perspective. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Nov 26;  

                


                  Gilmore A, Davis JA, Low S, Chisolm J, Kelly J, Hone E, Bai S, McConnell P, Galantowicz M, Cua CL. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Aortic Arch Interventions After the Comprehensive Stage II Procedure for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Oct 5;  

                


                  Clark M, Aldrink JH, Richards B, Corbitt R, Stiver C, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiograms in Patients with Omphaloceles Who Previously Had a Normal Fetal Echocardiogram. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Oct 30;  

                


                  Williams JL, Cua CL, Stiver C, Kovalchin JP, Lee S. Coronary artery ectasia in post-pericardiotomy syndrome. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1678-1683.

                


                  Jacobs HM, Aldrich JB, Dutro M, Lee S, Rowland DG, Cua CL. Complications after transesophageal echocardiogram in pediatric patients with gastrostomy tube and/or Nissen fundoplication. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1574-1578.

                


                  Lee S, McConnell P, Cua CL. Cylinder Mitral Valve Creates Normalized Ventricular Flow Patterns. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug; 112: e155-e156.

                


                  Cua CL, Low S, Sisco K, Nicholson L, McConnell PI. Echocardiographic changes in patients with a cylinder mitral valve replacement: Preliminary analysis. Echocardiography. 2021 Aug; 38: 1210-1217.

                


                  Zettler E, Rivera BK, Stiver C, Boe B, Cua C, Ball MK, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Chen B, Callahan R, Backes CH. Primary pulmonary vein stenosis among premature infants with single-vessel disease. J Perinatol. 2021 Jul; 41: 1621-1626.

                


                  Jadcherla AV, Backes CH, Cua CL, Smith CV, Levy PT, Ball MK. Primary Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: A New Look at a Rare but Challenging Disease. Neoreviews. 2021 May; 22: e296-e308.

                


                  Hart SA, Nandi D, Backes CH, Cua CL. Impact of prenatal screening on congenital heart defects in neonates with Down syndrome in the US. Pediatr Res. 2021 Mar 5;  

                


                  Fink CM, Cua CL, Nandi D, Hart SA. Capture rate of congenital heart defects in the Pediatric Health Information System database. Birth Defects Res. 2020 Nov; 112: 1541-1544.

                


                  Scerbo D, Cua CL, Rivera BK, Marzec LC, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Berman DP, Backes CH. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very-Low-Weight Infants. Neoreviews. 2020 Jul; 21: e469-e478.

                


                  Kiper C, Cua CL, Baker P 3rd, McConnell P. Mitral Valve Replacement in Pediatrics Using an Extracellular Matrix Cylinder Valve: A Case Series. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Jun 30;  

                


                  Cua CL, Morrison AK, McBride K, McConnell PI. Decellularized Bovine Pericardial Mitral Valve in a Neonatal Marfan Patient. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6;  

                


                  Richards B, Freel L, Stiver C, Texter K, Cua CL. Serial fetal echocardiograms in hypoplastic left heart syndrome fetuses: Does it affect immediate post-natal care? Int J Cardiol. 2020 Feb 15; 301: 80-84.

                


                  Cooper A, Sisco K, Backes CH, Dutro M, Seabrook R, Santoro SL, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiography in Patients with Down Syndrome with Normal Fetal Echocardiograms. Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Dec; 40: 1716-1721.

                


                  Slaughter JL, Cua CL, Notestine JL, Rivera BK, Marzec L, Hade EM, Maitre NL, Klebanoff MA, Ilgenfritz M, Le VT, Lewandowski DJ, Backes CH. Early prediction of spontaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure and PDA-associated outcomes: a prospective cohort investigation. BMC Pediatr. 2019 Sep 13; 19: 333.

                


                  Cua CL, Cunningham TW, Low S, Salavitabar A, Berman DP. Tie a yellow ribbon around a papillary muscle. Echocardiography. 2019 Jul; 36: 1434-1436.

                


                  Backes CH, Giesinger RE, Rivera BK, Berman DP, Smith CV, Cua CL, Kelleher KJ, McNamara PJ, Slaughter JL. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low Weight Infants: Considerations Following US Food and Drug Administration Approval of a Novel Device. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nealon E, Rivera BK, Cua CL, Ball MK, Stiver C, Boe BA, Slaughter JL, Chisolm J, Smith CV, Cooper JN, Armstrong AK, Berman DP, Backes CH. Follow-up after Percutaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occlusion in Lower Weight Infants. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 28;  

                


                  Cua CL, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Husain N, Holzer R, Cheatham JP, Gokhale J. Systolic/diastolic ratio correlates with end diastolic pressures in pediatric patients with single right ventricles. Congenit Heart Dis. 2019 Jan 30;  

                


                  Santoro SL, Bartman T, Cua CL, Lemle S, Skotko BG. Use of Electronic Health Record Integration for Down Syndrome Guidelines. Pediatrics. 2018 Sep; 142: 

                


                  Low S, Kiper C, Armstrong A, Cua CL. Echocardiographic diagnosis of atrial flutter in a neonate. Echocardiography. 2018 Sep; 35: 1439-1441.

                


                  Duffy V, Gomez D, Rycus P, Rivera B, Santoro SL, Backes CH, Cua CL. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Characteristics and Outcomes in Adult Patients With Down Syndrome. Artif Organs. 2018 Sep; 42: 921-925.

                


                  Lopez NL, Gowda C, Backes CH, Nandi D, Miller-Tate H, Fichtner S, Allen R, Stewart J, Cua CL. Differences in midterm outcomes in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis: NPCQIC database analysis. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 512-518.

                


                  Backes CH, Nealon E, Armstrong AK, Cua CL, Mitchell C, Krishnan U, Vanderlaan RD, Song MK, Viola N, Smith CV, McConnell PI, Rivera BK, Bridge J. Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Infants: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression. J Pediatr. 2018 Jul; 198: 36-45.e3.

                


                  Caris EC, Dempster N, Wernovsky G, Miao Y, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Neely T, Fonseca R, Miller-Tate H, Allen R, Fichtner S, Stewart J, Cua CL. Perception scores of siblings and parents of children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 528-532.

                


                  Cua CL, McConnell PI, Meza JM, Hill KD, Zhang S, Hersey D, Karamlou T, Jacobs JP, Jacobs ML, Galantowicz M. Hybrid Palliation: Outcomes After the Comprehensive Stage 2 Procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May; 105: 1455-1460.

                


                  Morrison A, Kelly J, Rivera B, Backes CH, Cua CL. Paediatric abstract publication rates for the American Society of Echocardiography Meeting. Cardiol Young. 2018 May; 28: 692-696.

                


                  Harmon J, Sisco K, Dutro M, Cua CL. Left Ventricular Dilation: When Pediatric Meet Adult Guidelines. Pediatr Cardiol. 2018 Jan; 39: 26-32.

                


                  Dempster N, Cua CL, Wernovsky G, Caris E, Neely T, Allen R, Butz C. Children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome have lower quality of life than healthy controls and children with other illnesses. Cardiol Young. 2018 Jan; 28: 21-26.

                


                  Rambo-Martin BL, Mulle JG, Cutler DJ, Bean LJH, Rosser TC, Dooley KJ, Cua C, Capone G, Maslen CL, Reeves RH, Sherman SL, Zwick ME. Analysis of Copy Number Variants on Chromosome 21 in Down Syndrome-Associated Congenital Heart Defects. G3 (Bethesda). 2018 Jan 4; 8: 105-111.

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  • Dimopoulos K, Constantine A, Clift P, Condliffe R, Moledina S, Jansen K, Inuzuka R, Veldtman GR, Cua CL, Tay ELW, Opotowsky AR, Giannakoulas G, Alonso-Gonzalez R, Cordina R, Capone G, Namuyonga J, Scott CH, D’Alto M, Gamero FJ, Chicoine B, Gu H, Limsuwan A, Majekodunmi T, Budts W, Coghlan G, Broberg CS, for Down Syndrome International (DSi). Cardiovascular Complications of Down Syndrome: Scoping Review and Expert Consensus. Circulation. 2023 Jan 31; 147: 425-441.
  • Messick EA, Backes CH, Jackson K, Conroy S, Hart SA, Cua CL. Morbidity and mortality in neonates with Down Syndrome based on gestational age. J Perinatol. 2022 Sep 21;
  • Van Pelt E, Reo R, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed During Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Sep 8;
  • Reo R, Van Pelt E, Lovelace C, Eshelman A, Beckman B, Chisolm J, Boe B, Backes C, Cua CL. Utility of Follow-Up Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated PDA Device Closures Performed After Infancy. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Jul 3;
  • Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner’s Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.
  • Fick TA, Cua CL, Lee S. Imaging Findings in Pediatric COVID-19: A Review of Current Literature. Cardiol Ther. 2022 Mar 2;
  • Abdelghani E, Cua CL, Giver J, Rodriguez V. Thrombosis Prevention and Anticoagulation Management in the Pediatric Patient with Congenital Heart Disease. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Dec; 10: 325-348.
  • Jackson JL, Fox KR, Rausch JR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. A Randomized Clinical Trial Demonstrating Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Videoconference-Delivered Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention Among Adolescents With a Congenital Heart Defect. Ann Behav Med. 2021 Dec 24;
  • Jackson JL, Fox KR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Rausch JR, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. Gender Differences in Physical Activity Engagement Among Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Nov 2;
  • Nicholas B, Nicholas C, Allen RL, Cua CL. Caring for a Child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Parent and Medical Perspective. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Nov 26;
  • Gilmore A, Davis JA, Low S, Chisolm J, Kelly J, Hone E, Bai S, McConnell P, Galantowicz M, Cua CL. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Aortic Arch Interventions After the Comprehensive Stage II Procedure for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Oct 5;
  • Clark M, Aldrink JH, Richards B, Corbitt R, Stiver C, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiograms in Patients with Omphaloceles Who Previously Had a Normal Fetal Echocardiogram. Cardiol Ther. 2021 Oct 30;
  • Williams JL, Cua CL, Stiver C, Kovalchin JP, Lee S. Coronary artery ectasia in post-pericardiotomy syndrome. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1678-1683.
  • Jacobs HM, Aldrich JB, Dutro M, Lee S, Rowland DG, Cua CL. Complications after transesophageal echocardiogram in pediatric patients with gastrostomy tube and/or Nissen fundoplication. Echocardiography. 2021 Sep; 38: 1574-1578.
  • Lee S, McConnell P, Cua CL. Cylinder Mitral Valve Creates Normalized Ventricular Flow Patterns. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug; 112: e155-e156.
  • Cua CL, Low S, Sisco K, Nicholson L, McConnell PI. Echocardiographic changes in patients with a cylinder mitral valve replacement: Preliminary analysis. Echocardiography. 2021 Aug; 38: 1210-1217.
  • Zettler E, Rivera BK, Stiver C, Boe B, Cua C, Ball MK, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Chen B, Callahan R, Backes CH. Primary pulmonary vein stenosis among premature infants with single-vessel disease. J Perinatol. 2021 Jul; 41: 1621-1626.
  • Jadcherla AV, Backes CH, Cua CL, Smith CV, Levy PT, Ball MK. Primary Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: A New Look at a Rare but Challenging Disease. Neoreviews. 2021 May; 22: e296-e308.
  • Hart SA, Nandi D, Backes CH, Cua CL. Impact of prenatal screening on congenital heart defects in neonates with Down syndrome in the US. Pediatr Res. 2021 Mar 5;
  • Fink CM, Cua CL, Nandi D, Hart SA. Capture rate of congenital heart defects in the Pediatric Health Information System database. Birth Defects Res. 2020 Nov; 112: 1541-1544.
  • Scerbo D, Cua CL, Rivera BK, Marzec LC, Smith CV, Slaughter JL, Berman DP, Backes CH. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very-Low-Weight Infants. Neoreviews. 2020 Jul; 21: e469-e478.
  • Kiper C, Cua CL, Baker P 3rd, McConnell P. Mitral Valve Replacement in Pediatrics Using an Extracellular Matrix Cylinder Valve: A Case Series. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Jun 30;
  • Cua CL, Morrison AK, McBride K, McConnell PI. Decellularized Bovine Pericardial Mitral Valve in a Neonatal Marfan Patient. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6;
  • Richards B, Freel L, Stiver C, Texter K, Cua CL. Serial fetal echocardiograms in hypoplastic left heart syndrome fetuses: Does it affect immediate post-natal care? Int J Cardiol. 2020 Feb 15; 301: 80-84.
  • Cooper A, Sisco K, Backes CH, Dutro M, Seabrook R, Santoro SL, Cua CL. Usefulness of Postnatal Echocardiography in Patients with Down Syndrome with Normal Fetal Echocardiograms. Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Dec; 40: 1716-1721.
  • Slaughter JL, Cua CL, Notestine JL, Rivera BK, Marzec L, Hade EM, Maitre NL, Klebanoff MA, Ilgenfritz M, Le VT, Lewandowski DJ, Backes CH. Early prediction of spontaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure and PDA-associated outcomes: a prospective cohort investigation. BMC Pediatr. 2019 Sep 13; 19: 333.
  • Cua CL, Cunningham TW, Low S, Salavitabar A, Berman DP. Tie a yellow ribbon around a papillary muscle. Echocardiography. 2019 Jul; 36: 1434-1436.
  • Backes CH, Giesinger RE, Rivera BK, Berman DP, Smith CV, Cua CL, Kelleher KJ, McNamara PJ, Slaughter JL. Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low Weight Infants: Considerations Following US Food and Drug Administration Approval of a Novel Device. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 26;
  • Nealon E, Rivera BK, Cua CL, Ball MK, Stiver C, Boe BA, Slaughter JL, Chisolm J, Smith CV, Cooper JN, Armstrong AK, Berman DP, Backes CH. Follow-up after Percutaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occlusion in Lower Weight Infants. J Pediatr. 2019 Jun 28;
  • Cua CL, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Husain N, Holzer R, Cheatham JP, Gokhale J. Systolic/diastolic ratio correlates with end diastolic pressures in pediatric patients with single right ventricles. Congenit Heart Dis. 2019 Jan 30;
  • Santoro SL, Bartman T, Cua CL, Lemle S, Skotko BG. Use of Electronic Health Record Integration for Down Syndrome Guidelines. Pediatrics. 2018 Sep; 142:
  • Low S, Kiper C, Armstrong A, Cua CL. Echocardiographic diagnosis of atrial flutter in a neonate. Echocardiography. 2018 Sep; 35: 1439-1441.
  • Duffy V, Gomez D, Rycus P, Rivera B, Santoro SL, Backes CH, Cua CL. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Characteristics and Outcomes in Adult Patients With Down Syndrome. Artif Organs. 2018 Sep; 42: 921-925.
  • Lopez NL, Gowda C, Backes CH, Nandi D, Miller-Tate H, Fichtner S, Allen R, Stewart J, Cua CL. Differences in midterm outcomes in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis: NPCQIC database analysis. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 512-518.
  • Backes CH, Nealon E, Armstrong AK, Cua CL, Mitchell C, Krishnan U, Vanderlaan RD, Song MK, Viola N, Smith CV, McConnell PI, Rivera BK, Bridge J. Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Infants: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression. J Pediatr. 2018 Jul; 198: 36-45.e3.
  • Caris EC, Dempster N, Wernovsky G, Miao Y, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Neely T, Fonseca R, Miller-Tate H, Allen R, Fichtner S, Stewart J, Cua CL. Perception scores of siblings and parents of children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Jul; 13: 528-532.
  • Cua CL, McConnell PI, Meza JM, Hill KD, Zhang S, Hersey D, Karamlou T, Jacobs JP, Jacobs ML, Galantowicz M. Hybrid Palliation: Outcomes After the Comprehensive Stage 2 Procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May; 105: 1455-1460.
  • Morrison A, Kelly J, Rivera B, Backes CH, Cua CL. Paediatric abstract publication rates for the American Society of Echocardiography Meeting. Cardiol Young. 2018 May; 28: 692-696.
  • Harmon J, Sisco K, Dutro M, Cua CL. Left Ventricular Dilation: When Pediatric Meet Adult Guidelines. Pediatr Cardiol. 2018 Jan; 39: 26-32.
  • Dempster N, Cua CL, Wernovsky G, Caris E, Neely T, Allen R, Butz C. Children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome have lower quality of life than healthy controls and children with other illnesses. Cardiol Young. 2018 Jan; 28: 21-26.
  • Rambo-Martin BL, Mulle JG, Cutler DJ, Bean LJH, Rosser TC, Dooley KJ, Cua C, Capone G, Maslen CL, Reeves RH, Sherman SL, Zwick ME. Analysis of Copy Number Variants on Chromosome 21 in Down Syndrome-Associated Congenital Heart Defects. G3 (Bethesda). 2018 Jan 4; 8: 105-111.

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/27/2004

Board Certifications

Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics

Fellowship

Boston Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2004

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2003

Residency

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/2000

Internship

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Medical School

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/11/1997

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/27/2004

Board Certifications

Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics

Fellowship

Boston Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2004

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2003

Residency

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/2000

Internship

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Medical School

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/11/1997

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/27/2004

Board Certifications

Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics

Fellowship

Boston Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2004

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2003

Residency

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/2000

Internship

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Medical School

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/11/1997

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/27/2004

Board Certifications

Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics

Fellowship

Boston Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2004

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2003

Residency

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/2000

Internship

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Medical School

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/11/1997

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/27/2004

Board Certifications

Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics

Fellowship

Boston Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2004

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2003

Residency

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/2000

Internship

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Medical School

Indiana University School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/11/1997

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Fax us at: (614) 722-2549

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Call us at: (614) 722-2530

Fax us at: (614) 722-2549

                    Cardiology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-2530

Fax us at: (614) 722-2549

                    Cardiology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Call us at: (614) 722-2530

Fax us at: (614) 722-2549

                    Cardiology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Call us at: (614) 722-2530

Fax us at: (614) 722-2549

                    Cardiology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)
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