Jenny Zablah, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Cardiology
Internship:
Department: Pediatrics-Cardiology
- Miami Children's Hospital Program (2010)
- Miami Children's Hospital Program, Pediatrics (2013)
- North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Program, Pediatric Cardiology (2016)
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Congenital Interventional Cardiology Fellowship (2018)
Department: Pediatrics-Cardiology
Professional Titles
- Interventional Cardiology
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Recognition & Awards
-
Recognized as part of the 100 Most Influential Women of 2020 in Central America and the Caribbean, Forbes Magazine Central America
(2020)
Recognized as part of the 100 Most Powerful Women of 2020 in Central America for her contribution to technological and scientific advances. -
Salvadoran Youth Ambassador in the field of Medicine and Science, Government of El Salvador and Los Angeles County
(2019)
Recognized as young scientist representing El Salvador in the field of Medicine and Science in the United States of America - Best Poster Award in the category of Pulmonary Valve and Pulmonary Circulation, CSI (2017)
- "Nightmare case of the year in the Cath Lab", PICS-AICS (2017)
- Finalist for the Women in Cardiology Trainee Award for Excellence, American Heart Association (2015)
- Omnia cum Laude, Dr. Jose Matias Delgado University (2008)
Research Interests
My research interests include 3D rotational angiography and other forms of three dimensional
imaging guidance and fusion imaging in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and its impact in
decrease contrast and fluoroscopy exposure to the patients and cath lab staff. Also, I’m interested in the timing
of pulmonary valve replacement (PVR), medium and long-term outcomes and innovative techniques and
imaging for percutaneous PVR.
Publications
- Maia PD, Gien J, Kinsella JP, Zablah J, Morgan G, Ivy DD, Abman SH, Frank BS. Hemodynamic Characterization of Neonates with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension by Cardiac Catheterization. J Pediatr. 2022 Dec 1. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36463937
- Morgan GJ, Zablah J. A new FDA approved stent for congenital heart disease: First-in-man experiences with G-ARMOR(TM). Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2022 Dec;100(7):1261-1266. PubMed PMID: 36321626
- Malone LJ, Browne LP, Morgan GJ, Lovell MA, Campbell DN, Jaggers JJ, Leahy RA, Mitchell MB, Mong DA, Weinman JP, Zablah JE, Stone ML. Computed Tomographic Angiography Provides Reliable Coronary Artery Evaluation in Infants With Pulmonary Atresia Intact Ventricular Septum. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 14. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36244628
- Zablah JE, Døhlen G, Ystgaard MB, Morgan GJ. Piggyback mounting for stent and valve deployment during percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2022 Oct;100(4):606-611. PubMed PMID: 36047314
- Shorofsky MJ, Zablah JE, O'Callaghan B, Morgan GJ. Simultaneous deployment of a covered stent and a Sapien S3 as a bridge to surgical valve replacement in acute infective endocarditis. J Cardiol Cases. 2022 Apr;25(4):229-233. PubMed PMID: 35911065
- Zablah JE, Ing RJ. Which Pediatric Patients Require Postoperative Intensive Care After Cardiac Catheterization for Pulmonary Veins Stenosis?. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 Aug;36(8 Pt A):2509-2510. PubMed PMID: 35545461
- Venardos N, Mangham C, Morgan GJ, Zablah JE, Jaggers J, Stone ML. Two-Stage Biventricular Repair of Complex Aortic Atresia. Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 2. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35378089
- Zablah JE, O'Callaghan B, Shorofsky M, Ivy D, Morgan GJ. Technical Feasibility on the Use of Optical Coherence Tomography in the Evaluation of Pediatric Pulmonary Venous Stenosis. Pediatr Cardiol. 2022 Jun;43(5):1054-1063. PubMed PMID: 35037988
- Góreczny S, Morgan GJ, McLennan D, Rehman R, Zablah JE. Comparison of fusion imaging and two-dimensional angiography to guide percutaneous pulmonary vein interventions. Kardiol Pol. 2022;80(4):476-478. PubMed PMID: 34970983
- Rodriguez SA, Morgan GJ, Lara C, Zablah JE. Baseline Values of the Compensatory Reserve Index in a Healthy Pediatric Population. Pediatr Cardiol. 2022 Feb;43(2):344-349. PubMed PMID: 34586457
- Morgan GJ, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Randall J, Zablah JE. Baseline intracardiac echocardiography predicts haemodynamic changes and Doppler velocity patterns during follow-up after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation. Cardiol Young. 2022 Mar;32(3):444-450. PubMed PMID: 34140059
- Zablah JE, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Morgan GJ. Implementation of virtual reality for patient distraction during diagnostic cardiac catheterisation. Cardiol Young. 2022 Feb;32(2):323-327. PubMed PMID: 34304747
- Zablah JE, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Morgan GJ. Novel Minimal Radiation Approach for Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Feb 15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33590323
- Morgan GJ, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Zablah JE. Coronary compression testing by balloon interrogation during pulmonary valve implantation: room for doubt?. Cardiol Young. 2021 Feb 10;:1-7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33563357
- Rodriguez SA, Morgan GJ, Lara C, Zablah JE. Baseline Values of the Compensatory Reserve Index in a Healthy Pediatric Population. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Sep 29. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34586457
- 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
- Ivy MP, Morgan GJ, Zablah JE. The Unusual Journey of a Pericardial Drainage Catheter in Pentalogy of Cantrell. Case Rep Pediatr. 2021;2021:2109934. PubMed PMID: 34306788
- Zablah JE, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Morgan GJ. Implementation of virtual reality for patient distraction during diagnostic cardiac catheterisation. Cardiol Young. 2021 Jul 26;:1-5. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34304747
- Morgan GJ, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Zablah JE. Coronary compression testing by balloon interrogation during pulmonary valve implantation: room for doubt?. Cardiol Young. 2021 Sep;31(9):1419-1425. PubMed PMID: 33563357
- Zablah JE, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Morgan GJ. Novel Minimal Radiation Approach for Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Apr;42(4):926-933. PubMed PMID: 33590323
- Morgan GJ, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Randall J, Zablah JE. Baseline intracardiac echocardiography predicts haemodynamic changes and Doppler velocity patterns during follow-up after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation. Cardiol Young. 2021 Jun 18;:1-7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34140059
- Zablah JE, O'Callaghan B, Shorofsky M, Morgan GJ. How to obtain diagnostic and procedural quality three-dimensional-rotational angiograms in congenital heart disease: Tips and tricks from a single center experience. Cardiol J. 2021;28(5):779-782. PubMed PMID: 34165184
- 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
- Morgan GJ, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Zablah JE. Coronary compression testing by balloon interrogation during pulmonary valve implantation: room for doubt?. Cardiol Young. 2021 Sep;31(9):1419-1425. PubMed PMID: 33563357
- Zablah JE, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Morgan GJ. Novel Minimal Radiation Approach for Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Apr;42(4):926-933. PubMed PMID: 33590323
- Zablah JE, O'Callaghan B, Shorofsky M, Morgan GJ. How to obtain diagnostic and procedural quality three-dimensional-rotational angiograms in congenital heart disease: Tips and tricks from a single center experience. Cardiol J. 2021;28(5):779-782. PubMed PMID: 34165184
- Ivy MP, Morgan GJ, Zablah JE. The Unusual Journey of a Pericardial Drainage Catheter in Pentalogy of Cantrell. Case Rep Pediatr. 2021;2021:2109934. PubMed PMID: 34306788
- Góreczny S, Haak A, Morgan GJ, Zablah J. Feasibility of airway segmentation from three-dimensional rotational angiography. Cardiol J. 2020 Nov 3. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33140395
- Shahanavaz S, Aldoss O, Carr K, Gordon B, Seckeler MD, Hiremath G, Seaman C, Zablah J, Morgan G. Acute and medium term results of balloon expandable stent placement in the transverse arch-a multicenter pediatric interventional cardiology early career society study. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 Sep 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32902911
- Zablah JE, Morgan GJ. Innovations in Congenital Interventional Cardiology. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2020 Oct;67(5):973-993. PubMed PMID: 32888693
- Zablah JE, Morgan GJ. Use of Occlutech® atrial flow regulator in a single ventricle patient: a 3D view of a successful intervention. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2020 Oct 1;21(10):1151. PubMed PMID: 32529256
- Shahanavaz S, Zahn EM, Levi DS, Aboulhousn JA, Hascoet S, Qureshi AM, Porras D, Morgan GJ, Bauser Heaton H, Martin MH, Keeshan B, Asnes JD, Kenny D, Ringewald JM, Zablah JE, Ivy M, Morray BH, Torres AJ, Berman DP, Gillespie MJ, Chaszczewski K, Zampi JD, Walsh KP, Julien P, Goldstein BH, Sathanandam SK, Karsenty C, Balzer DT, McElhinney DB. Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement With the Sapien Prosthesis. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020 Dec 15;76(24):2847-2858. PubMed PMID: 33303074
- Ehrmann DE, Leopold DK, Phillips R, Shahi N, Campbell K, Ross M, Zablah JE, Moulton SL, Morgan G, Kim JS. The Compensatory Reserve Index Responds to Acute Hemodynamic Changes in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease: A Proof of Concept Study. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Aug;41(6):1190-1198. PubMed PMID: 32474738
- Zablah, J.E., Morgan, G.J. Current Treatment Options for Catheter-Based Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Children. Curr Treat Options Peds (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40746-020-00209-0
- Amr Matoq, Michael Ross, Jenny Zablah, Dunbar Ivy, Gareth J. Morgan, Partial occlusion of PDA in a patient with severe pulmonary hypertension using a manually fenestrated and stented muscular VSD device, Progress in Pediatric Cardiology, 2020, 101229, ISSN 1058-9813, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ppedcard.2020.101229.
- J.T. Randall, G.J. Morgan, J.E. Zablah, Using the new Amplatzer Trevisio delivery cable to facilitate closure of atrial and ventricular shunts, Progress in Pediatric Cardiology, 2020, 101307, ISSN 1058-9813, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ppedcard.2020.101307
- Ehrmann DE, Leopold DK, Phillips R, Shahi N, Campbell K, Ross M, Zablah JE, Moulton SL, Morgan G, Kim JS. The Compensatory Reserve Index Responds to Acute Hemodynamic Changes in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease: A Proof of Concept Study. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Aug;41(6):1190-1198. PubMed PMID: 32474738
- Zablah JE, Morgan GJ. Use of Occlutech® atrial flow regulator in a single ventricle patient: a 3D view of a successful intervention. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2020 Oct 1;21(10):1151. PubMed PMID: 32529256
- Zablah JE, Morgan GJ. Innovations in Congenital Interventional Cardiology. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2020 Oct;67(5):973-993. PubMed PMID: 32888693
- Shahanavaz S, Aldoss O, Carr K, Gordon B, Seckeler MD, Hiremath G, Seaman C, Zablah J, Morgan G. Acute and medium term results of balloon expandable stent placement in the transverse arch-a multicenter pediatric interventional cardiology early career society study. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 Nov;96(6):1277-1286. PubMed PMID: 32902911
- Góreczny S, Haak A, Morgan GJ, Zablah J. Feasibility of airway segmentation from three-dimensional rotational angiography. Cardiol J. 2020;27(6):875-878. PubMed PMID: 33140395
- Shahanavaz S, Zahn EM, Levi DS, Aboulhousn JA, Hascoet S, Qureshi AM, Porras D, Morgan GJ, Bauser Heaton H, Martin MH, Keeshan B, Asnes JD, Kenny D, Ringewald JM, Zablah JE, Ivy M, Morray BH, Torres AJ, Berman DP, Gillespie MJ, Chaszczewski K, Zampi JD, Walsh KP, Julien P, Goldstein BH, Sathanandam SK, Karsenty C, Balzer DT, McElhinney DB. Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement With the Sapien Prosthesis. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020 Dec 15;76(24):2847-2858. PubMed PMID: 33303074
- Kenny D, Morgan GJ, Murphy M, AlAlwi K, Giugno L, Zablah J, Carminati M, Walsh K. Use of 65 cm large caliber Dryseal sheaths to facilitate delivery of the Edwards SAPIEN valve to dysfunctional right ventricular outflow tracts. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2019 Sep 1;94(3):409-413. PubMed PMID: 31408262
- Zablah JE, Morgan GJ. Pulmonary Artery Stenting. Interv Cardiol Clin. 2019 Jan;8(1):33-46. PubMed PMID: 30449420
- Goreczny S, Zablah J, McLennan D, Ross M, Morgan G. Multi-modality imaging for percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation - getting serious about radiation and contrast reduction. Postepy Kardiol Interwencyjnej. 2019;15(1):110-115. PubMed PMID: 31043993
- Zablah JE, Fry R, Eilers D, Morgan G, Wilson N, Ross M. The Length Versus Diameter Relationship and Radial Force Properties of the Amplatzer™ Vascular Plug Type IV: Observations for Oversizing. Cardiovasc Eng Technol. 2019 Jun;10(2):271-276. PubMed PMID: 30903455
- Jone PN, Zablah JE, Burkett DA, Schäfer M, Wilson N, Morgan GJ, Ross M. Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Guidance of Right Heart Catheterization Decreases Radiation Exposure in Atrial Septal Defect Closures. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2018 Sep;31(9):1044-1049. PubMed PMID: 29958759
- Zablah JE, Fry R, Ross M, Wilson N, Morgan G. Using in vitro model to assess stent-stent interaction in patients with coronary artery compression. J Interv Cardiol. 2018 Dec;31(6):870-877. PubMed PMID: 30370575
- Jone PN, Zablah JE, Burkett DA, Schäfer M, Wilson N, Morgan GJ, Ross M. Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Guidance of Right Heart Catheterization Decreases Radiation Exposure in Atrial Septal Defect Closures. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2018 Sep;31(9):1044-1049. PubMed PMID: 29958759
- Zablah JE, Ross M, Wilson N, Fonseca B, Mitchell MB. Kawashima by Fenestrated Hemi-Fontan for Palliation Following Prior Stage I Norwood Operation. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2018 Jul;9(4):451-453. PubMed PMID: 29945505
- Zablah JE, Everitt MD, Wilson N. Accelerated cardiac allograft vasculopathy after pediatric heart transplantation. Am J Transplant. 2017 Nov;17(11):2983-2985. PubMed PMID: 29083554
- Zablah JE, Misra N, Gruber D, Kholwadwala D, Epstein S. Comparison of Patients Undergoing Surgical Versus Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement: Criteria for Referral and Mid-Term Outcome. Pediatr Cardiol. 2017 Mar;38(3):603-607. PubMed PMID: 28236163
- Zablah JE, Gruber D, Stoffels G, Cabezas EG, Hayes DA. Subclinical Decrease in Myocardial Function in Asymptomatic Infants of Diabetic Mothers: A Tissue Doppler Study. Pediatr Cardiol. 2017 Apr;38(4):801-806. PubMed PMID: 28197645
Professional Memberships
- American College of Cardiology, Fellow member
- American Heart Association, Member
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow member
- Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Early Career Society (PICES), Member
- Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention (SCAI), Fellow Member
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Hospital Affiliation
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Pediatrics, Board Certification
- Pediatric Cardiology, Board Certification
- Pediatric Interventional Cardiology, Specialized Training (2017)
- Heart and Circulation - Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Heart and Circulation
- Heart and Circulation - Congenital Heart Disease
- Heart and Circulation - Interventional Cardiology
Clinical Interests
Diagnosis, management and treatment of congenital heart disease with a minimally invasive approach through cardiac catheterization. Perform cardiac catheterizations with minimal radiation and contrast using all available tools from our modern and cutting edge technology.
Care Philosophy
I believe that empathy and a caring approach is key for a doctor and patient relationship. Communication and education are important, especially, prior a cardiac catheterization procedure when a parent is trusting their kid in my hands.
Diagnosis, management and treatment of congenital heart disease with a minimally invasive approach through cardiac catheterization. Perform cardiac catheterizations with minimal radiation and contrast using all available tools from our modern and cutting edge technology.
Care Philosophy
I believe that empathy and a caring approach is key for a doctor and patient relationship. Communication and education are important, especially, prior a cardiac catheterization procedure when a parent is trusting their kid in my hands.
Public Speaking
Yes
Innovations in imaging in the cardiac catheterization laboratory: 3D rotational angiography, fusion imaging, 3D printing, Virtual reality in the cath lab. Innovations in percutaneous treatment of congenital heart disease.
Yes
Innovations in imaging in the cardiac catheterization laboratory: 3D rotational angiography, fusion imaging, 3D printing, Virtual reality in the cath lab. Innovations in percutaneous treatment of congenital heart disease.
General Information
Internships:
- Miami Children's Hospital Program (2010)
Residency Programs:
- Miami Children's Hospital Program, Pediatrics (2013)
Fellowships:
- North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Program, Pediatric Cardiology (2016)
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Congenital Interventional Cardiology Fellowship (2018)
Department: Pediatrics-Cardiology