Best Doctors, 5280 Magazine
(2016)
Best ACHD physician in the Denver Metro area
Best Doctors, 5280 Magazine
(2015)
ACHD
Best Doctor for Executives, ColoradoBiz Magazine
(2012)
Named Best Congenital Heart Disease Doctor
Community Health Champion Award, Colorado Community Health Centers
(2011)
Recognition for starting and co-directing a volunteer cardiology health clinics in the MCPN network for unisured people with cardiac issues
Outstanding Cardiology Faculty Award, Adult Cardiology Fellows
(2011)
For dedication to fellow training
My research interests include interventions and outcomes in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
Publications
Basmaji S, Samuel M, Shohoudi A, Hamilton RM, Aboulhosn J, Broberg CS, Chaix MA, Cohen S, Cook S, Dore A, Fernandes SM, Fortier A, Fournier A, Guertin MC, Kay J, Mondésert B, Mongeon FP, Opotowsky AR, Proietti A, Ting J, Zaidi A, Khairy P. Time in Therapeutic Range With Vitamin K Antagonists in Congenital Heart Disease: A Multicentre Study. Can J Cardiol. 2022 Nov;38(11):1751-1758. PubMed PMID: 35964887
Broberg CS, van Dissel A, Minnier J, Aboulhosn J, Kauling RM, Ginde S, Krieger EV, Rodriguez F 3rd, Gupta T, Shah S, John AS, Cotts T, Kay WA, Kuo M, Dwight C, Woods P, Nicolarsen J, Sarubbi B, Fusco F, Antonova P, Fernandes S, Grewal J, Cramer J, Khairy P, Gallego P, O'Donnell C, Hannah J, Dellborg M, Rodriguez-Monserrate CP, Muhll IV, Pylypchuk S, Magalski A, Han F, Lubert AM, Kay J, Yeung E, Roos-Hesselink J, Baker D, Celermajer DS, Burchill LJ, Wilson WM, Wong J, Kutty S, Opotowsky AR. Long-Term Outcomes After Atrial Switch Operation for Transposition of the Great Arteries. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2022 Sep 6;80(10):951-963. PubMed PMID: 36049802
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34143227
O'Callaghan B, Zablah J, Leahy R, Shorofsky M, Kay J, Morgan G. Contrast-free percutaneous pulmonary valve replacement: a safe approach for valve-in-valve procedures. Postepy Kardiol Interwencyjnej. 2021 Jun;17(2):200-209. PubMed PMID: 34400923
Biswas M, Sandhu A, Kay JD, Khanna AD, Collins KK, Sauer WH, Nguyen DT. Patients with bicuspid aortic valves may be associated with infra-hisian conduction disease requiring pacemakers. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 May 26. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32458178
Purohit SN, Lee PJ, Strobel AL, Desai AA, Marsala MT, Bull TM, Brieke A, Vargas D, Kay JD, Altman NL. Unusual Case of Acquired Hypoxemia Following Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation. Circ Heart Fail. 2020 Jan;13(1):e006394. PubMed PMID: 31896269
Cg S, Rm J, Ad K, E Y, M K, G M, J K. Prevalence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in a Cohort of Adult Fontan Patients. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Oct;41(7):1438-1444. PubMed PMID: 32577770
Aboulhosn JA, Hijazi ZM, Kavinsky CJ, McElhinney DB, Asgar AW, Benson LN, Daniels CJ, Ghobrial J, Horlick E, Ing FF, Inglessis I, Kay J, Levi DS. SCAI position statement on adult congenital cardiac interventional training, competencies and organizational recommendations. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 Sep 1;96(3):643-650. PubMed PMID: 32272495
Deshaies C, Hamilton RM, Shohoudi A, Trottier H, Poirier N, Aboulhosn J, Broberg CS, Cohen S, Cook S, Dore A, Fernandes SM, Fournier A, Kay J, Mondésert B, Mongeon FP, Opotowsky AR, Proietti A, Ting J, Zaidi A, Khairy P. Thromboembolic Risk After Atriopulmonary, Lateral Tunnel, and Extracardiac Conduit Fontan Surgery. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 Aug 27;74(8):1071-1081. PubMed PMID: 31439217
Khanna AD, Duca LM, Kay JD, Shore J, Kelly SL, Crume T. Prevalence of Mental Illness in Adolescents and Adults With Congenital Heart Disease from the Colorado Congenital Heart Defect Surveillance System. Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 15;124(4):618-626. PubMed PMID: 31303246
Yang J, Brunnquell M, Liang JJ, Callans DJ, Garcia FC, Lin D, Frankel DS, Kay J, Marchlinski FE, Tzou W, Sauer WH, Liu B, Ruckdeschel ES, Collins K, Santangeli P, Nguyen DT. Long term follow-up after ventricular tachycardia ablation in patients with congenital heart disease. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 Sep;30(9):1560-1568. PubMed PMID: 31111602
Liang JJ, Frankel DS, Parikh V, Lakkireddy D, Mohanty S, Burkhardt JD, Natale A, Szilagyi J, Gerstenfeld EP, Moore JP, Collins KK, Kay JD, Santangeli P, Marchlinski FE, Sauer WH, Nguyen DT. Safety and outcomes of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in adults with congenital heart disease: A multicenter registry study. Heart Rhythm. 2019 Jun;16(6):846-852. PubMed PMID: 30593868
Morgan GJ, Sadeghi S, Salem MM, Wilson N, Kay J, Rothman A, Galindo A, Martin MH, Gray R, Ross M, Aboulhosn JA, Levi DS. SAPIEN valve for percutaneous transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement without "pre-stenting": A multi-institutional experience. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2019 Feb 1;93(2):324-329. PubMed PMID: 30351525
Liang JJ, Frankel DS, Parikh V, Lakkireddy D, Mohanty S, Burkhardt JD, Natale A, Szilagyi J, Gerstenfeld EP, Moore JP, Collins KK, Kay JD, Santangeli P, Marchlinski FE, Sauer WH, Nguyen DT. Safety and Outcomes of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: A Multicenter Registry Study. Heart Rhythm. 2018 Dec 26. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30593868
Morgan GJ, Sadeghi S, Salem MM, Wilson N, Kay J, Rothman A, Galindo A, Martin MH, Gray R, Ross M, Aboulhosn JA, Levi DS. SAPIEN valve for percutaneous transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement without "pre-stenting": A multi-institutional experience. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2018 Oct 23. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30351525
Sandhu A, Ruckdeschel E, Sauer WH, Collins KK, Kay JD, Khanna A, Jaggers J, Campbell D, Mitchell M, Nguyen DT. Perioperative electrophysiology study in patients with tetralogy of Fallot undergoing pulmonary valve replacement will identify those at high risk of subsequent ventricular tachycardia. Heart Rhythm. 2018 May;15(5):679-685. PubMed PMID: 29330130
Mandell MS, Kay J. High-Sensitivity Troponins in Liver Transplantation: How Will They Change Our Practice?. Transplantation. 2018 May;102(5):716-717. PubMed PMID: 29329186
Sandhu A, Ruckdeschel E, Sauer WH, Collins KK, Kay JD, Khanna A, Jaggers J, Campbell D, Mitchell M, Nguyen DT. Perioperative electrophysiology study in patients with tetralogy of Fallot undergoing pulmonary valve replacement will identify those at high risk of subsequent ventricular tachycardia. Heart Rhythm. 2018 May;15(5):679-685. PubMed PMID: 29330130
Heart and Circulation - Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Clinical Interests
I am interested in interventional therapies for congenital heart disease; Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease; Valvular Heart Disease and General Cardiology.
Personal Interests
I became interested in caring for adults with congenital heart disease during my combined internal medicine and pediatric residency in the 1990's when I realized there was a large void in providers specifically trained to understand their complex congenital cardiac issues, but evolving adult medical issues. I am particularly interested in the difficult transition period for adolescents and young adults with congenital heart disease, hoping to create a system here with my colleagues making it as smooth and seamless as possible (I know we still have a lot of work to do).
Personally I consider myself spiritual and or religious, but feel strongly that no one religion has it all right, and we need to support everyone's personal belief system the best we can. Only then can we care of the individual physically and emotionally.
I feel that our Adult congenital heart disease program is the best in the mountain region, if not the country, not because of me or any individual, but our entire team, drawing on the strengths working collaboratively , drawing from the strengths of 2 great hospital systems, and all they have to offer.
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer cardiology clinic partnering with Metro Community Provider Network
2Heart Board of director (Non-profit designed to help adolescents with congenital heart disease deal with being adolescents with congenital heart disease)
Public Speaking Yes
The evolving training and field of Adult Congenital Heart Disease
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, State University of New York - Buffalo
(1994)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, State University of New York System (NY)
(1990)
Internships:
University of Michigan Program
(1995)
Residency Programs:
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program, Chief Resident, Pediatrics (1999)
University of Michigan Program, Internal Medicine - Pediatrics (1998)
Fellowships:
Duke University Hospital Program, Cardiovascular Disease
(2004)
Duke University Hospital Program, Pediatric Cardiology
(2004)