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Curriculum Vitae
DR. RAKESH C. ARORA, BA, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS
Office Address: I.H. Asper Clinical Research Institute
CR3012 – 369 Taché Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Work Phone:
(204) 258-1031
Cellular Phone:
(204) 510-6828
Work Email:
[email protected]
Work Fax:
(204) 231-4624
Employment
2015/4/1 - present
2015/2/1 - present
2012/7/1 - present
2012/4 - present
2009/10 - present
2007/10 - present
2006/10 - 2012/04
2006/9 - present
2006/9 - present
Revised: 05 Jun 2015
Associate Director of Research – Department of Surgery
Research Affiliate - Centre on Aging – University of Manitoba
Medical Co-Director – Intensive Care Cardiac Sciences – WRHA, St.
Boniface General Hospital
Associate Professor – Surgery, Anesthesia, Physiology & Pathophysiology
Director of Translational Research – WRHA, University of Manitoba
Director of Research – Cardiac Surgery & Cardiac Critical Care – WRHA,
University of Manitoba
Assistant Professor – Surgery and Physiology
Attending Staff – Critical Care – WRHA / St. Boniface General Hospital
Attending Staff – Cardiac Surgery – WRHA / St. Boniface General Hospital
Leadership Roles
2015-2018
2014-2015
2013
2013
2012 – present
2009 - present
Society of Thoracic Surgery Workforce on Critical Care - Member
President - American Delirium Society
Canadian Critical Care Ultrasound (CCUS) Expert Panel
Society of Thoracic Surgery Workforce on Resuscitation after Cardiac
Surgery
Co-Founder and Chair – The CANCARE Investigator Group (CSIG)
Co-Founder and Chair – The Canadian Cardiovascular Cardiac Critical Care
(CANCARE) Society
Education
Date Completed
Degree / University
June, 2007
Testamur Status - Echocardiography
National Board of Echocardiography, Raleigh, NC, USA
June, 2006
FRCSC - Critical Care Medicine
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada
June, 2004
FRCSC - Cardiac Surgery
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Undergraduate
1996
1994
Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
B.A., Faculty of Kinesiology, UWO, London, Ontario
Graduate and Post-doctoral
2005-06
2004-06
2003
1997-04
2000-03
2000-02
Chief Resident – Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary
Resident in Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary
Chief Resident – Cardiac Surgery, Dalhousie University
Resident - Cardiac Surgery, Dalhousie University
Anatomy and Neurobiology PhD, Dalhousie University
Clinical Investigator Program, Dalhousie University
Licensure, certification and boards (eg. FRCPC)
2014
2010
2008
2007
Advanced Trauma Life Support – Course Director
TeamSTEPPS – Master Trainer Certification
Fellow of the American College of Surgery (FACS)
National Board of Echocardiography – PTE EXAM
2006
2004
2003
1999
1999
1998
1997
1997
1996
1996
1994
RCPSC Specialty Examination – Critical Care Medicine (FRCSC)
RCPSC Specialty Examination – Cardiac Surgery (FRCSC)
Clinical Investigator Program
Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
Principles of Surgery - RCPSC
LMCC - Part 2, Medical Council of Canada, Medicine
USMLE – Step III, NMBE, Medicine
LMCC - Part I, Medical Council of Canada, Medicine
USMLE – Step II, NMBE, Medicine
USMLE – Step I, NMBE, Medicine
Thesis - PhD
The intrinsic cardiac nervous system in ischemic heart disease. Accepted in partial fulfillment of
the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, April 18, 2002, Dalhousie University.
Examination Committee: Drs. Pierre Pagé (external examiner), David A. Hopkins, R. William
Currie, Gregory M. Hirsch, John A. Armour, Boris Kablar, Anthony Bowen (external chair)
Awards and Recognitions
2011-2014
2010
2009
2008-2011
2004
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1996
1996
1992-06
MHRC/MMSF F.W. DuVal Clinical Research Professorship
Most Outstanding Research Award – Department of Surgery, University of
Manitoba
Teacher of the Year – Section of Cardiac Surgery, University of Manitoba
Rudy Falk Clinician Scientist – University of Manitoba
Department of Surgery Research Day – 1st Place, Dalhousie University
Dalhousie Medical Alumni Research Award
CSCI/CIHR Research Award, Dalhousie University
Anemia Institute Research and Education Award – CCC
QEII HSC Foundation Research Grant
Steven Norvell’s Award for Excellence in Surgical Education
Accepted in to Alpha Omega Alpha Honour Society
Mary Cassidy Award - Extracurricular Achievement Award
Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Dean’s Honour List, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Memberships
Committee Memberships
2015 – present
2015 - present
2015 – present
2015 – present
2015 – present
2014 – present
2013 - present
2010 - present
2008 - present
2008 - present
2008-9
2006 - present
2006 - present
2003
WRHA Cardiac Sciences Executive Council
WRHA Cardiac Sciences Management Council
WRHA Cardiac Revascularization Committee
WRHA Cardiac Sciences TAVI Committee
WHRA Cardiac Sciences Management of Critical Care Beds
Provincial Chair – Manitoba Committee on Trauma
St. Boniface Hospital – Medical Advisory Committee
Medical Co-Director - Intensive Care Cardiac Surgery, St. Boniface General
Hospital, Winnipeg Health Regional Authority
WRHA Cardiac Sciences Standards Committee
WRHA Cardiac Sciences Bleeding Audit Committee
Manitoba Association of Asian Physicians – Board of Directors, Member
Cardiac Health Research in Manitoba Investigator Group – Co-Founder &
Secretary
Manitoba Medical Association – Cardiac Surgery Working Group
Maritime Heart Centre Cardiac Surgery Task force – Committee Member
Other Memberships
2014 - present
2012 - present
2012 - present
2012 - present
2012-13
2011-13
2011 - present
2011
2010-12
2010 - present
2009 - present
2008 - present
2008 - present
2008 - present
STS – SNMMI AUC Workgroup – Ventilation Perfusion Scan in Pulmonary
Embolism
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Society of Thoracic Surgery
European Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – AFC Working Group
in Adult Echocardiography
American Delirium Society – President Elect
CCCTG (Canadian Critical Care Trials Group)
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – POS Examination
Nucleus Committee
CANNeCTIN (Canadian Network and Centre for Trials Internationally)
Surgical Working Group
Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons – Executive Committee
Society of Critical Care Medicine
American College of Surgeons, Manitoba Chapter – Executive Council,
Secretary
American Heart Association – Cardiovascular Council Member
Canadian Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage
2008 - present
2007 - present
2007 - present
2007 - present
2007 - present
2006 - present
2006 - present
2004 - present
2004 - 06
1996 - present
1996 - 04
Manitoba Association of Asian Physicians
International Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care
Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons
Canadian Cardiovascular Society
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba
Society of Cardiac Anesthesia – Associate Member
Doctors Manitoba (formerly Manitoba Medical Society)
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons - Fellow
Alberta Medical Association
Canadian Medical Association
Nova Scotia Medical Society
Academic, Scientific and Grant Review Committees
2014
2013
2011-12
2011-12
2010 - present
2010
2009 - present
2009 - present
2009 - present
2009 - present
2009 - present
2008-10
2008 - present
2008 - present
2008 - present
2001-02
2001-02
1998
Cardiac Sciences University Departmental Status Advisory Committee
MHRC Graduate Studentship Grant Committee
M.S.I. Foundation - External Reviewer
University of Manitoba - BSc. Med Award Committee
University of Manitoba – Department of Surgery Grants Committee
CIHR - Emerging Team Grant: Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine
Grant Review Committee
University of Manitoba – Department of Surgery Research Committee
University of Manitoba – Department of Surgery Research Day
Organization Committee
University of Manitoba – Faculty of Medicine Research Day Committee
Manitoba Health Research Council Scientific Committee - Reviewer
BSc Med Committee – Reviewer
Integrated and Mentored Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Training
(IMPACT) Scientific and Advisory Mentor, University of Manitoba (Dr.
Sanjiv Dhingra)
Canadian Cardiovascular Society Scientific Committee – Abstract
Reviewer/Scientific Council
Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences – Studentship Awards Committee
Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences – Training Program Committee
Co-chair, Faculty of Medicine Graduate Student Society
Faculty of Medicine Rep.: Department of Anatomy/Neurobiology
Committee for Evaluation of the OSCE Experience at Dalhousie University
Ad Hoc Journal Reviewer Duties
2015
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2013 - present
2013 - present
2013
2012
2012 - 13
2010
2009 - present
2009
2007 - present
Circulation
Journal of the American Geriatric Society
Journal of the American Aging Association
Clinical Rehabilitation
Canadian Journal of Surgery
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
Critical Care Forum
Associate Editor – Canadian Journal of Cardiology
International Journal of Cardiology
Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
BMC Cardiovascular Diseases
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
Critical Care Medicine
Critical Care Forum
Canadian Journal of Cardiology
Session Chairs / Panel Discussion Groups / Judging Duties
2015-16
2013-14
2013-14
2011-12
2010-11
2008-15
2007-15
2007-08
2008
2007-08
2007
2006
STS Critical Care Symposium – Co-Chair
American Delirium Society Annual Conference – Co-Chair
Canadian Critical Care Forum - Session Chair
American Delirium Society Annual Conference - Associate-Chair
Department of Surgery Research Day - Session Co-Chair
Canadian Cardiovascular Congress - Reviewer
Canadian Cardiovascular Congress - Session Chair
American College of Surgery, Manitoba Chapter, Research Symposia Session Chair
Manitoba Student Research Day - Judging Committee
Cardiac Sciences Research Day - Judging Committee
ICS Poster Awards Day - Judging Committee
International Society of Cardiovascular Science Congress - Session Chair
Invited Presentations
2015/10
2015/6
2015/6
2015/5
2015/5
2015/5
2015/5
2015/3/25
2015/2/11
2015/1/25
2014/11/1
2014/10/9
2014/9/10
2014/1/28
2013/11/9
2013/10/7
2013/9/20
2013/5/5
2012/10/27
2012/5/17
2012/5/13
2011/11/5
2011/5/4
2011/4/13
2011/1/16
2010/8/27
2010/4/13
2009/5/26
2009/3/16
2009/2/11
2008/8/12
Canadian Cardiovascular Congress “14th Annual Cardiovascular Trainee
Day” – Toronto, ON
Canadian Cardiovascular Society-Montreal Live Symposium - Montreal,
Quebec
Canadian Anesthesiologists Society Annual Meeting - Ottawa, Ontario
WRHA Critical Care Program “Outcomes Improvement Symposium” –
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canadian Heart Failure Society – “Second Annual Heart Failure Update” –
Montreal, Quebec
American Delirium Society Annual Meeting – Baltimore, Maryland
India Canada Culture and Heritage Association Inc “3rd Annual Symposium
and Mentorship Program for Career Development”-Winnipeg, Manitoba
Western University “Improving Patient Handover in the CVICU” – London,
Ontario
University of Nebraska Medical Centre “Development of a Clinical
Pathway to Address Delirium in the Postoperative Patient” - Omaha
STS CC Symposium “Developing a Delirium Strategy in your CVICU” - San
Diego
CCCF – “Transfusions and the Heart –Defining - Treating Shock in CVICU” Toronto
FACTS-CANCARE “Cardiac Advanced Life Support Protocols” - Washington
Halifax Department of Surgery Grand Rounds “Developing a Strategy to
address Delirium in the Postop Patient”
Society of Thoracic Surgery - Orlando
Canadian Critical Care Forum - Toronto
Cardiothoracic Intensive care - Unique problems in 2013, Association of
Anesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland
European Delirium Association, Leuven, Belgium
American Association of Thoracic Surgery, Critical Care Symposium
Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons- Post-Graduate Course
Canadian Anesthesia Society, Quebec City
Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons - Spring Meeting
WHRA Nurse’s SICU/Trauma Educational Day
Cardiac Surgery Grand Rounds, Dalhousie University
University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa
Cuba-Canada International Heart Symposium, Holguin
Manitoba Association of Asian Physician
East Tennessee State University
David Murphy Day – Halifax, Nova Scotia
Critical Care Medicine Grand Rounds, University of Calgary
Critical Care Medicine Grand Rounds, Dalhousie University
Manitoba Association of Asian Physicians Summer Retreat
2008/5/20
2007/4/27
2005
2003
1998
David Murphy Day – Halifax, Nova Scotia
Montreal Heart Institute – New Horizons in Heart Failure
CSCP Annual General Meeting and Scientific Sessions – CCC, Montreal
Lecturer – 7.1 Nursing Unit Seminar Series
Speaker - Region One AMSECT/ECPS Meeting
Workshops Organized
2014/10/26
2014/10/9
2012/10
2012/10
2012/6/4
2011/10/22-26
2011/10/22-26
2011/10/22-26
2010/10/24
2009/10/28
2008/10/27
CANCARE Workshop – Management of Cardiopulmonary Failure in the
CVICU: Pharmacologic and Mechanical Options. Canadian Cardiovascular
Congress, Vancouver
CALS Workshop – CVT Critical Care 2014, Washington, DC
Cardiovascular Critical Care – A multidisciplinary approach to who, when,
where and how to use mechanical circulatory support (MCS) for
cardiogenic shock. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Toronto
Cardiac Advance Life Support - Live Demonstration Workshop. Canadian
Cardiovascular Congress, Toronto
Postoperative Delirium. American Delirium Society Annual Congress,
Indianapolis
Perioperative optimization of the heart failure patient that are to undergo
open heart surgery. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Vancouver
ACLS in the cardiac surgery patient. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress,
Vancouver
What do a Ferrari and A Patient Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Have in
Common? Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Vancouver
Topics in Perioperative Critical Care. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress,
Montreal
Hot Topics in Cardiac Critical Care. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress,
Edmonton
Current and Future Trends in Cardiac Surgery Critical Care System
Development. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Toronto
Media Events & Articles
2014/11/2
Radiothon of Hope and Healing – St. Boniface Hospital Foundation,
Broadcast on CJOB “Research into delirium and other postoperative issues
in frail patients”
2014/09/11
CTV Television News & Free Press Newspaper Ad “Cardiac research was
here!”
2014/09
Believe Magazine – St. Boniface Hospital Publication, Article “Success
after surgery … Exploring the heart health advantages of PREHAB”
2013/04
Believe Magazine – St. Boniface Hospital Publication, Article “Improving
cardiac surgery patient outcomes”
2012
CAUSE & EFFECT Annual Report Magazine – St. Boniface Hospital
Foundation, Article “Cardiac Database Creates Research Opportunities,
Improves Care”
2012/01
WAVE Magazine – Winnipeg’’s Health & Wellness Magazine, Article “Heart
to Heart – Study seeks to learn more about delirium in cardiac patients”
Report of Funded Projects
Current Funding Information
May 2015-2015
Mar 2015 – Feb 2016
The Impact of Frailty in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
The RESPOND-CS Study – EnsuRing patiEntS thrive after PrOloNgED
intensive care unit length of stay (RESPOND).
Department of Surgery – University of Manitoba - $14,997/year
Mar 2015 – Feb 2016
Valve Surgery in Manitoba: A 20 Year Longitudinal Follow-up Study.
(Co-PI with Pallav Shah)
Department of Surgery – University of Manitoba - $14,997/year
Oct 2014 - Sep 2018
Apr 2014 – Mar 2016
The PREHAB Study - Pre-operative REhabilitation for reduction of
Hospitalization After coronary Bypass and valvular surgery.
CIHR - $154,946/year ($619,784 total)
The PREHAB Study - Pre-operative REhabilitation for reduction of
Hospitalization After coronary Bypass and valvular surgery.
TECHVALUENET (TVN) - $233.600/year ($467,200 total) – DECLINED in
lieu of CIHR Award
Apr 2014 – Mar 2017
The PREHAB Study - Pre-operative REhabilitation for reduction of
Hospitalization After coronary Bypass and valvular surgery.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - $129,569/year ($259,192
total) – DECLINED in lieu of CIHR Award
Apr 2014 – Mar 2016
The impact of frailty on postoperative delirium in cardiac surgery
patients - long-term follow-up.
Department of Surgery – University of Manitoba - $14,575
Jan 2014 – Jun 2015
(Co-PI with Rizwan
Manji)
The Prolonged Stay Cardiac Surgery ICU Patient: Characterization and
Long Term Outcomes.
Department of Surgery – University of Manitoba - $14,875
Jan 2013 – Oct 2015
Diabetes Cardiac Surgery Initiative (DCI): A community based precardiac surgery diabetes care project.
Lawson Foundation - $100,000/year ($200,000 total)
Oct 2012 – Sep 2016
Co-Applicant
(PI – Dr. Jonathan
Afilalo – McGill
University)
Measurement of frailty to identify high-risk elderly patients referred for
surgical and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
CIHR - $360,218
Sep 2008 – Mar 2017 Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine Initiative - Emerging Team
(Co-PI with Ganghong Grants.
Tian)
CIHR/Institute of Genetics (IG)/Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory
Health (ICRH) - $251,806/year ($1,281,185 total)
Publications
Manuscripts / Peer Reviewed / Refereed Papers Published
*Names that are underlined are trainees with whom I have had a direct supervisory role
1.
Biomarkers for adult cardiac surgery related acute kidney injury: a systematic review and
meta-analysis. AJKD-D-14-01370 (Submitted)
2.
Kumar, K, Arora RC. Cardiac critical care: Balancing educational goals with optimal patient
care. Commentary on JTCVS-15-710 (Submitted)
3.
White CW, Ambrose E, Muller A, Li Y, Le H, Hiebert B, Arora RC, Lee T, Dixon I, Tian
Ganghong, Nagendran J, Hryshko L, Freed DH. Assessment of Donor heart viability during
ex vivo heart perfusion. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (MS# cjpp2014-0474.R1) (Accepted)
4.
Chi C, Wang F, Xiang B, Deng J, Liu S, Lin HY, Natarajan K, Lin F, Wang J, Wang L, Li G, Freed
DH, Arora RC, Liu H, Tian G. Adipose-Derived Stem Cells from both Visceral and
Subcutaneous Fat Deposits Significantly Improve Contractile Function of Infarcted Rat
Hearts. Cell Transplantation (MS# CT-1344.R1) (Accepted)
5.
Pascoe E, Lodewyks C, White CW, Menkis AHM, Warrian K, Raabe M, Singal RK, Pozeg Z,
Arora RC, Manji R, Shah Pallav, Ghorpade, Kumar K. Vocal cord paralysis following
thoracic aortic surgery: incidence and impact on clinical outcomes. The Annals of Thoracic
Surgery (MS# ATS/2014/474908) (In Press)
6.
Manji RA, Hiebert B, Arora RC, Singal RK, Moon MC, Freed DH, Menkis AH. Long Term
Outcome and Predictors of Non-Institutionalized Survival after Prolonged ICU Stay post
Cardiac Surgery. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery – pending revisions – MS#
ATS/2015/484782
7.
Natarajan K, Tian C, Xiang B, Chi C, Deng J, Zhang R, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian G, Lin F.
Selection of chemotactic adipose-derived stem cells using a microfluidic gradient
generator. RSC Advances 2015, 5, 6332-6339
8.
Wang J, Xiang B, Lin HY, Liu H, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian G (Co-senior author). Collateral
Circulation Determines Characteristic Profiles of Contrast-Enhanced MRI in the Infarcted
Myocardium. Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 2015, 36, 463–472
9.
Wang J, Xiang B, Lin HY, Liu H, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian G. Differential MR delayed
enhancement pattern of chronic myocardial infarction between extracellular and
intravascular contrast media. PloS One, 2015 Mar, 27;10(3)
10. Yun L, Muller AL, Ngo MA, Sran K, Bellan D, Arora RC, Kirsenbaum, LA, Feed DH. Statins
Impair Survival of Primary Human Mesenchymal Progenitor Cells via Mevalonate
Depletion, NF-κB Signaling, and Bnip3. Journal of Cardiovascualr Translational Research,
2015 Mar; 8(2), 96-105
11. Stammers AN, Kin B, Kehler DS, Afilalo J, Avery LJ, Bagshaw SM, Grocott HP, Legare JF,
Logsetty S, Metge C, Nguyen T, Rockwood K, Sareen J, Sawatzky J, Tangri N,
Giacomantonio N, Hassan A, Duhamel TA, Arora RC. Protocol for the PREHAB Study – Preoperative Rehabilitation for reduction of Hospitalization After coronary Bypass and
valvular surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. BMJ Open, 2015 Mar, 5(3); e007250
12. Jung P, Pereira M, Hiebert B, Song X, Rockwood K, Tangri N, Arora RC. The impact of
frailty on post-operative delirium in cardiac surgery patients. The Journal of Thoracic and
Cardiovascular Surgery, 2015 Mar; 149(3)
13. Sytnik P, White CW, Nates W, Lytwyn M, Strumpher J, Arora RC, Freed DH. Type A aortic
dissection complicated by an aorto-right atrial fistula. Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 2015
Feb; 30(2):173-8
14. Arora RC, Tangri N, Beggs T, Sepehri A, Szwajcer A. Frailty and Perioperative Surgical
Outcomes: A Narrative Review. The Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, 2015 Feb, 62(2),143157
15. White CW, Hasanally D, Mundt P, Li Y, Xiang B, Klein J, Ambrose E, Ravandi A, Arora RC,
Lee TW, Hryskho LV, Large S, Tian G, Freed DH. A whole blood-based perfusate provides
superior preservation of myocardial function during ex vivo heart perfusion. Journal of
Heart and Lung Transplantation, 2015 Jan;34(1):113-21
16. Arora RC. To give or not to give: Are we ready to use non-invasive monitors to guide fluid
management in cardiothoracic patients? Editorial Commentary, 2014 Dec, 148(6); 3146-7
17. Arora RC, Crocker E, Beggs T, Hassan A, Denault A, Bagshaw S, Elmi-Sarabi M, Hiebert B,
Macdonald K, Giles-Smith L, Tangri N. Long-Term Effects of Postoperative Delerium in
Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review. Journal of Thoracic
Cardiovascular Surgery, 2014 Dec, 148(6); 3110-31107
18. Arntfield R, Millington S, Ainsworth C, Arora RC, Boyd J, Finlayson G, Gallagher W,
Gebhardt C, Goffi A, Hockman E, Kirkpatrick A, McDermid R, Waechter J, Wong N,
Zavalkoff S, Beaulieu Y. Canadian recommendations for critical care ultrasound training
and competency. Canadian Respiratory Journal Nov/Dec 2014, Vol 21 Issue 6: 341-345
19. European Delirium Association, American Delirium Society (Arora, RC – ADS writing
committee). The DSM-5 criteria, level of arousal and delirium diagnosis: inclusiveness is
safer. BMC Medicine 2014, 12:141
20. Arora RC, Singal R. The influence of positive end-expiratory pressure on stroke volume
variation in cardiac surgery patients: an observational study. JTCVS 2014.10.067
21. Sawatzky JA, Rivet M, Ariano RE, Hiebert B, Arora RC. Post-operative nausea and vomiting
in the cardiac surgery population: Who is at risk? Heart Lung. 2014 Aug 20
22. Sepehri A, Beggs T, Hassan A, Rigatto C, Shaw-Daigle C, Tangri N, Arora RC. The impact of
frailty on outcomes after cardiac surgery: A systematic review. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2014 Aug 7
23. Ngo M, Muller A, Li Y, Neumann S, Tian G, Dixon IMC, Arora RC, Freed DH. Human
mesenchymal stem cells express a myofibroblastic phenotype in vitro: comparison to
human cardiac myofibroblasts. Mol Cell Biochem 2014 Jul; 392(1-2):187-204
24. Kumar K, Singal RK, Manji RA, Zarychanski R, Bell DD, Freed DH, Arora RC. Cardiovascular
Health Research in Manitoba Investigator Group. The benefits of 24/7 in-house intensivist
coverage for prolonged-stay cardiac surgery patients. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Jul;
148(1):290-297
25. Xu Y, Arora RC, Hiebert BM, Lerner N, Szwajcer A, McDonald K, Rigatto C, Komenda P,
Sood MM, Tangri N. Non-invasive endothelial function testing and the risk of adverse
outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2014
Jul; 15(7):736-46
26. Menard CE, Durston M, Zherebitskaya E, Smith DR, Freed DH, Glazner GW, Tian G,
Fernyhough P, Arora RC. Temporal dystrophic remodeling within the intrinsic cardiac
nervous system of the streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat model. Acta Neuropathologica
Communications Journal 2014 Jun 4; 2:60
27. Santiago JJ, McNaughton LJ, Koleini N, Ma X, Bestvater B, Nickel BE, Fandrich RR, Wigle JT,
Freed DH, Arora RC, Kardami E. High molecular weight fibroblast growth factor-2 in the
human heart is a potential target for prevention of cardiac remodeling. PLoS One. 2014
May 14, 9(5):e9728.
28. Wang J, Xiang B, Lin HY, Liu H, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian G. Pathological mechanism for
delayed hyperenhancement of chronic scarred myocardium in contrast agent enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging. PLos One. 2014 May 6; 9(5):e96463
29. Sawatzky J, Kehler DS, Ready AE, Lerner N, Boreskie S, Lamont D, Luchik D, Arora RC,
Duhamel T. Pre-habilitation program for elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery
patients: a pilot randomized controlled study. Clin Rehabil 2014 Jan 23; 28(7)
30. Horne D, Kehler DS, Kaoukis G, Hiebert B, Garcia E, Chapman S, Duhamel T, Arora RC (Cosenior Author). Impact of physical activity on depression after cardiac surgery - (IPAD-CS).
Can J Cardiol. 2013 Dec; 29(12):1649-56
31. Sood, M, Hiebert B, Arora RC (Co-Senior Author). Incidence, secular trends and outcomes
of cardiac surgery in Aboriginal peoples. Can J Cardiol. 2013 Dec; 29(12):1629-36
32. Elhami E, Dietz B, Xiang B, Deng J, Wang F, Chi C, Goertzen AL, Mzengeza S, Freed D, Arora
RC, Tian G (Co-Senior Author). Assessment of three techniques for delivering stem cells to
the heart using PET-MR imaging. EJNMMI Res. 2013 Oct 28; 3(1):72
33. Keynan Y, Singal R, Kumar K, Arora RC, Rubinstein E. Infective endocarditis in the intensive
care unit. Crit Care Clin. 2013 Oct; 29(4):923-51
34. White CW, Ali A, Hasanally D, Xiang B, Li Y, Mundt P, Lytwyn M, Colah S, Klein J, Ravandi A,
Arora RC, Lee TW, Hryshko L, Large S, Tian G, Freed DH. A cardioprotective preservation
strategy employing ex vivo heart perfusion facilitates successful transplant of donor
hearts after cardiocirculatory death. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2013 Jul; 32(7):734-43
35. Arenson BG, MacDonald LA, Grocott HP, Hiebert BM, Arora RC. (Senior Author). Effect of
intensive care unit environment on in-hospital delirium after cardiac surgery. J Thorac
Cardiovasc Surg. 2013 Jul; 146(1):172-8
36. Horne D, Kehler S, Kaoukis G, Hiebert B, Garcia E, Duhamel TA, Arora RC (Co-senior
Author). Depression before and after cardiac surgery: do all patients respond the same? J
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2013 May; 145(5):1400-6
37. Martin BJ, Arora RC. Delirium and cardiac surgery: progress - and more questions. Crit
Care. 2013 Apr 30; 17(2):140
38. Wadhawan N, Kalkat H, Natarajan K, Ma X, Gajjeraman S, Nandagopal S, Hao N, Li J, Zhang
M, Deng J, Xiang B, Mzengeza S, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian G, Lin F. Growth and
Positioning of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Microfluidic Devices. Lab Chip. 2012 Nov 21;
12(22):4829-34.
39. Zhang L, Hiebert B, Zarychanski R, Arora RC (Senior Author); Cardiovascular Health
Research in Manitoba (CHaRM) Investigator Group. Preoperative anemia does not
increase the risks of early surgical revascularization after myocardial infarction. Ann
Thorac Surg. 2013 Feb; 95(2):542-7. Epub 2012 Aug 30
40. Stillwell C, Wang F, Xiang B, Deng J, Kashour T, Liu H, Freed D, Arora RC, Tian G (Co-Senior
Author). Adipose tissue houses different subtypes of stem cells. Can J Physiol Pharmacol.
2012 Sep; 90(9):1295-301. Epub 2012 Aug 22
41. Almoustadi WA, Lee TW, Klein J, Kumar K, Arora RC, Tian G, Freed DH. The effect of total
spinal anesthesia on cardiac function in a large animal model of brain death. Can J Physiol
Pharmacol. 2012 Sep; 90(9):1287-93. Epub 2012 May 30
42. Ho J, Reslerova M, Gali B, Nickerson PW, Rush DN, Sood MM, Bueti J, Komenda, Pascoe E,
Arora RC, Rigatto C. Serum creatinine measurement of immediately after surgery and
prediction of acute kidney injury. Am J Kidney Dis. 2012 Feb; 59(2):196-201. Epub 2011
Oct 2
43. Martin BJ, Buth KJ, Arora RC, Baskett RJF. Delirium: a cause for concern beyond the
immediate postoperative period. Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Apr; 93(4):1114-20. Epub 2011
Dec 24
44. Lamarche Y, Sirounis D, Arora RC. Canadian Cardiovascular Critical Care Society
(CANCARE) Investigators. A survey of standardized management protocols after coronary
surgery in Canadian intensive care units. Can J Cardiol. 2011, Nov-Dec; 27(6):705-10. Epub
2011 Oct 22
45. Ali AA, White P, Xiang B, Lin HY, Tsui SS, Ashley E, Lee TW, Klein JRH, Kumar K, Arora RC,
Large SR, Tian G, Freed DH. Hearts from DCD donors display acceptable biventricular
function after heart transplantation in pigs. Am J Transplant. 2011 Aug; 11(8):1621-32.
Epub 2011 Jul 12
46. Kumar K, Guirgis M, Zieroth S, Lo E, Menkis AH, Arora RC, Freed DH. Influenza myocarditis
and myositis: case presentation and review of the literature. Can J Cardiol. 2011 Jul-Aug;
27(4):514-22. Epub 2011 Jun 8
47. Lin H-Y, Freed D, Lee TW, Arora RC, Ali A, Almoustadi W, Xiang B, Wang F, Large S, King SB,
Tomanek B, Tian G. Quantitative assessment of cardiac output and left ventricular
function by noninvasive phase-contrast and cine MRI: validation study with invasive
pressure-volume loop analysis in a swine model. J Magn Reson Imaging. 2011 Jul;
34(1):203-10. Epub 2011 May 19
48. Elhami E, Goertzen AL, Xiang B, Deng J, Stillwell C, Mzengeza S, Arora RC, Freed DH, and
Tian G. Viability and proliferation potential of adipose-derived stem cells following
labeling with positron-emitting radiotracer. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2011 Jul;
38(7):1323-34. Epub 2011 Mar 5
49. Martin BJ, Buth KJ, Arora RC, Baskett RJ. Delirium as a predictor of sepsis in post-coronary
artery bypass grafting patients: a retrospective cohort study. Crit Care. 2010; 14(5):R171.
Epub 2010 Sep 27
50. Zhang L, Kumar K, Hiebert B, Moon M, Arora RC (Senior/Corresponding Author);
Cardiovascular Health Research in Manitoba. Current myocardial infarction classification
does not predict risks of early revascularization. Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Aug; 90(2):528-33.
Cited on MDLinx.com
51. Arora RC, Kumar K, Cardiovascular Health Research in Manitoba (CHaRM) Investigator
Group. Quality Improvement and Cardiac Critical Care (reply). Ann Thorac Surg. May
2010; 89: 1701 - 1702
52. O’Blenes SB, Li A, Chen R, Arora RC, Horackova M. Engraftment is optimal when myoblasts
are transplanted early: The role of hepatocyte growth factor. Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Mar;
89(3):829-35
53. Freed DH, Henzler D, White CW, Fowler R, Zarychanski R, Hutchison J, Arora RC, Manji RA,
Légaré JF, Drews T, Veroukis S, Kesselman M, Guerguerian AM, Kumar A; Canadian Critical
Care Trials Group. Extracorporeal lung support for patients who had severe respiratory
failure secondary to influenza A (H1N1) 2009 infection in Canada. Can J Anaesth. 2010
Mar; 57(3):240-7. Epub 2010 Jan 16
54. Kumar K, Zarychanski R, Bell DD, Manji R, Zivot J, Menkis AH, Arora RC (Senior author).
Impact of 24-hour in-house intensivists on a dedicated cardiac surgery intensive care unit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009; Oct; 88(4):1153-61. Presented at the Forty-fifth Annual Meeting of
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, Jan 26–28, 2009. Cited on
MDLinx.com
55. Wang L, Deng J, Tian W, Xiang B, Yang T, Li G, Wang J, Gruwel M, Kashour T, Rendell, J,
Glogowski M, Tomanek B, Freed DH, Deslauriers R, Arora RC, Tian G. Adipose-derived stem
cells are an effective cell candidate for treatment of heart failure: an MR imaging study of
rat hearts. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2009 Sep; 297(3):H1020-31. Epub 2009 Jul 2
56. Haljan G, Maitland A, Buchan A, Arora RC, King M, Haigh J, Culleton B, Faris P, Zygun D.
The erythropoietin neuroprotective effect: assessment in CABG surgery (TENPEAKS): a
randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled proof-of-concept clinical trial. Stroke. 2009
Aug; 40(8):2769-75. Epub 2009 Jun 25
57. Kumar K, Freed DH, Arora RC, Lee JJ. Simultaneous Salmonella spp. endocarditis and
mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm presentation: a surgical dilemma. Interact Cardiovasc
Thorac Surg. 2009 Aug; 9(2):357-9. Epub 2009 May 1
58. Dhingra S, Sharma AK, Arora RC, Slezak J, Singal PK. IL-10 attenuates TNF-αlpha-induced
NF kappaB pathway activation and cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Cardiovasc Res. 2009 Apr 1;
82(1):59-66. Epub 2009 Jan 30.
59. Kumar K, Menkis AH, Jassal DS, Arora RC (Senior author). Iatrogenic acute aortic dissection
in a patient with Marfan syndrome: unusual site of intimal tear. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac
Surg. 2009 Mar; 8(3)362-3. Epub 2008 Dec 12
60. Wadhwa D, Fallah-Rad N, Grenier D, Krahn M, Fang T, Ahmadie R, Walker JR, Lister D,
Arora RC, Barac I, Morris A, Jassal DS. Trastuzumab mediated cardiotoxicity in the setting
of adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer: a retrospective study. Breast Cancer Res
Treat. 2009 Sep; 117(2):357-64. Epub 2008 Dec 10
61. Wang J, Liu H, Salerno TA, Tomanek B, Summers R, Deslauriers R, Arora RC, Tian G.
Alternate antegrade/retrograde perfusion: an effective technique to preserve
hypertrophied hearts during valvular surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2009 Jan;35(1):6976. Epub 2008 Nov 28. Erratum in: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011 May; 39(5):802
62. Schaffer SA, Manji RA, Kirkpatrick I, Fang T, Arora RC, Zieroth S, Jassal DS. Negative
pressure pulmonary edema in the coronary care unit. Can J Cardiol. 2008 – Sep; 24(9):e589
63. Wang L, Deng J, Wang J, Xiang B, Yang T, Gruwel M, Kashour T, Tomanek B, Menkis AH,
Summer R, Freed D, Jassal DS, Dai G, Glogowski M, Deslauriers R, Arora RC, Tian G. (CoSenior Author). Superparamagnetic iron oxide does not affect the viability and function of
adipose-derived stem cells and superparamagnetic iron oxide-enhanced magnetic
resonance imaging identifies viable cells. Magn Reson Imaging. 2009 Jan; 27(1):108-19.
Epub 2008 Jul 26
64. Thakrar A, Farag A, Lytwyn M, Fang T, Arora RC, Jassal DS. Multimodality cardiac imaging
for the noninvasive characterization of intracardiac neoplasms. Int J Cardiol. 2009 Feb 20;
132(2):e74-6. Epub 2007 Dec 3
65. Arora RC, Légaré JF, Buth KJ, Sullivan JA, Hirsch GM. Identifying patients at risk of
intraoperative and postoperative transfusion in isolated CABG toward selective
conservation strategies. Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Nov; 78(5):1547-54
66. Darvesh S, Arora RC, Martin E, Magee D, Hopkins DA, Armour JA. Cholinesterase
inhibitors modify the activity of intrinsic cardiac neurons. Exp Neurol. 2004 Aug;
188(2):461-70
67. Légaré JF, Arora RC, Wood JW.
Massive intracavitary clot formation during
cardiopulmonary bypass. Can J Cardiol. 2004 Jun; 20(8):825-6
68. Horackova M, Arora RC, Chen R, Armour JA, Cattini P, Livingston R, Byczko Z. Cell
transplantation for treatment of acute myocardial infarction: unique capacity for repair
by skeletal muscle satellite cells. Am J Physiol-Heart Circ Physiol. 2004 Oct; 287(4):H15991608. Epub 2004 May 27
69. Arora RC, Cardinal R, Smith FM, Ardell JL, Dell’Italia LJ, Armour JA. Intrinsic cardiac
nervous system in tachycardia induced heart failure. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp
Physiol. 2003 Nov; 285(5):R1212-23. Epub 2003 Jul 31
70. Arora RC, Armour JA. Adenosine A1 receptor activation reduces myocardial reperfusion
effects on intrinsic cardiac nervous system. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2003
May; 284(5):R1314-R1321
71. Jassal DS, Légaré JF, Cummings B, Arora RC, Raza A, Crowell R, Hirsch G. Primary cardiac
ancient schwannoma. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2003 Mar; 125(3):733-5
72. Arora RC, Waldmann M, Hopkins DA, Armour JA. Porcine intrinsic cardiac ganglia. Anat
Rec 2003 Mar; 271A(1):249-258
73. Légaré JF, Buth KJ, Arora RC, Murphy DA, Sullivan JA, Hirsch GM. The dome of the left
atrium: an alternate approach for mitral valve repair. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2003 Mar;
23(3):272-276
74. Arora RC, Hirsch GM, Hirsch K, Armour JA. Transmyocardial laser revascularization
remodels the intrinsic cardiac nervous system in a chronic setting. Circulation 2001; 104:I115-I-120
75. Arora RC, Hirsch GM, Hirsch K, Hancock Friesen C, Armour JA. Function of human intrinsic
cardiac neurons in situ. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2001 Jun; 280:(6)R1736R1740
76. Galoyan A, Srapionian R, Arora RC, Armour JA.. Responsiveness of intrinsic cardiac
neurons to left atrial and hypothalamic cardioactive peptides. Autonomic Neuroscience:
Basic and Clinical 2001 Sep; 92:11-20
77. Armour JA, Linderoth B, Arora RC, DeJongste MJL, Ardell JL, Kingma Jr JG, Hill M, Foreman
RD. Long-term modulation of the intrinsic cardiac nervous system by spinal cord neurons
in normal and ischaemic hearts. Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical 2002 Jan 10;
95(1):71-79
78. Arora RC, Ardell JL, Armour JA. Cardiac denervation and cardiac function. Current
Interventional Cardiology Reports 2000; 2:188-195
79. Hirsch GM, Thompson GW, Arora RC, Hirsch KJ, Sullivan JA, Armour JA. Transmyocardial
laser revascularization does not denervate the canine heart. Annals of Thoracic Surgery
1999; 68:460-8
Book Chapters
1.
Arora RC, Singal RK. IGI Global – Modern Concepts and Practices in Cardiothoracic Critical
Care. Coronary Artery Disease – Chapter 22 (In Press)
2.
Stillwell C, Wang J, Wang F, Deng J, Poritsanos NJ, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian G. AdiposeDerived Stem Cells for Myocardial Regeneration. 1st Edition. Mesenchymal Stem Cells.
Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Yin Xiao (Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane,
Australia). Hauppauge, NY 11788-3619, USA. Chapter 15, 335-362, 2012
3.
Paunovic B, Manji RA, Arora RC, Strumpher J, Singal RK, Zivot J, Jacobsohn E. Sepsis and
vasodilatory shock in the cardiac surgical patient - A Society of Cardiovascular
Anesthesiologist Monograph, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. May 2011
4.
Ni A, Arora RC and Winston BW. Insulin-like Growth Factors. In Encyclopedia of
Respiratory Medicine. 1st Edition. Editors: Geoffrey J. Laurent and Steven D Shapiro.
Academic Press, Oxford, UK. May 16, 2006
5.
Arora RC, Rockwood K. Surgery in the elderly. In: MacMillian Encyclopedia of the Aging.
1st Ed. Editor: David J. Ekert. NY, NY, USA. MacMillian Reference Books. September, 2002
6.
Arora RC, Rockwood K. Vascular surgery in the elderly. In: MacMillian Encyclopedia of
the Aging. 1st Ed. Editor: David J. Ekert. NY, NY, USA. MacMillian Reference Books.
September, 2002
7.
Hage-Korban E, Arora RC, Ghosheh K, Ma H, Huang R, Abela O, Abela GS. Potential
Mechanisms of Myocardial Revascularization Techniques: Channels, Functional and
Structural Remodeling, Angiogenesis, Denervation, or Placebo (GS Abela Editor)
Myocardial Revascularization: Novel Percutaneous Approaches. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
New York, NY, Chapter 6, 81-98, 2001
Monographs
1.
Paunovic B, Manji R, Arora RC, Strumpher J, Singal R, Zivot J, Jacobsohn E. Society of
Cardiovascular Anesthesia - Diagnosis and Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in the
Cardiac Surgical Patient
Abstracts Published / Peer Reviewed Abstracts
1.
Avery L, Stephens E, Lester A, Singal RK, Arora RC, Nimchonok L, Findlater R, Ariano R.
Managing nicotine dependence in the critically ill cardiac surgery patient population:
Protocol versus a standard (individualized) approach at a tertiary level Cardiac Sciences
Program. CCC 2015 (October 24-27, 2015 Toronto, Ontario) (Submitted)
2.
Wang F, Xiang B, Chi C, Lin F, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian G. Efficacy of Iron Particle-Based
MRI for Tracking Implanted Stem Cells. WMIC 2014 (World Molecular Imaging Congress)
(September 17-20, 2014 Seoul, Korea) Poster Presentation (Submitted)
3.
Manji RA, Hiebert B, Arora RC, Singal RK, Moon MC, Freed DH, Menkis AH. Long Term
Outcome and Predictors of Non-Institutionalized Survival after Prolonged ICU Stay post
Cardiac Surgery. STS (January 24-28, 2015 San Diego, California) Oral Presentation
4.
Chi C, Xiang B, Deng J, Lin HY, Natarajan K, Lin F, Liu HY, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian G.
Cardioprotective potential of subcutaneous and visceral adipose-derived Stem cells.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Biology (July 4-6, 2014 Barcelona, Spain) Oral Presentation
(Submitted)
5.
Chi C, Xiang B, Deng J, Lin HY, Natarajan K, Lin F, Liu HY, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian G.
Mediastinal adipose stem cells improve contractile function of failing hearts. Frontiers in
Cardiovascular Biology (July 4-6, 2014 Barcelona, Spain) Poster Presentation (Submitted)
6.
Chi C, Xiang B, Deng J, Wang F, Natarajan K, Lin H, Liu H, Lin F, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian G.
Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Isolated from the Mediastinal Fat of Cardiac Patients Improve
Cardiac Function of Infarcted Rat Hearts. ISSCR 2014 International Society for Stem Cell
Research (June 18-21, 2014 Vancouver, British Columbia). Poster Presentation
(Submitted)
7.
Chi C, Xiang B, Deng J, Wang F, Natarajan K, Lin H-Y, Liu H, Lin F, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian
G. Subcutaneous and Visceral Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Have Similar Biological
Properties and Both Improve Cardiac Function of Infarcted Rat Hearts. ISSCR 2014
International Society for Stem Cell Research (June 18-21, 2014 Vancouver, British
Columbia) Poster Presentation (Submitted)
8.
Chi C, Xiang B, Deng J, Wang F, Natarajan K, Lin H-Y, Liu H, Lin F, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian
G. Subcutaneous and Visceral Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Have Similar Biological
Properties and Both Improve Cardiac Function of Infarcted Rat Hearts. Basic
Cardiovascular Science 2014 (July 14-17, 2014 Las Vegas, Nevada) Poster Presentation
(Submitted)
9.
Beggs TJ, Alexander B, Hiebert B, Mertin S, Tangri N, Arora RC. Does Clinical Frailty Scale
Predict Prolonged Postoperative Hospital Length of Stay Following Cardiac Surgery? CCC
2014 (Canadian Cardiovascular Congress) (October 25-28, 2014 Vancouver, British
Columbia) (In Press)
10. Alexander B, Beggs TJ, Jung P, Hiebert B, Tangri T, Arora RC. Health Related Quality of Life
and Changes in Frailty Following Cardiac Surgery- A Pilot Study. CCC 2014 (Canadian
Cardiovascular Congress) (October 25-28, 2014 Vancouver, British Columbia) Vol 30 Issue
10, S345, October 2014
11. White CW, Li Y, Ambrose E, Muller A, Le H, Thliveris J, Lee TW, Arora RC, Tian G,
Nagendran J, Hryskho L, Freed DH. Impact of Initial Acidic Reperfusion on the Functional
Recovery of DCD Hearts During Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion. CCC 2014 (Canadian
Cardiovascular Congress): 30 (10S), S134.
12. Manji RA, Hiebert BM, Arora RC, Moon MC, Freed DH, Menkis AH. Characteristics, Long
Tern Survival and Predictors of Mortality of Patients Needing Prolonged Intensive Care
Unit Stay Post Cardiac Surgery. CCC 2014 (Canadian Cardiovascular Congress): 30 (10S),
S144.
13. Manji RA, Hiebert BM, Arora RC, Moon MC, Freed DH, Menkis AH. Readmission rates and
Diagnosis for Prolonged Intensive Unit Care Stay Survivors Following Cardiac Surgery. CCC
2014 (Canadian Cardiovascular Congress): 30 (10S), S231.
14. Manji RA, Hiebert BM, Arora RC, Moon MC, Freed DH, Menkis AH. Social Assistance
Requirements and Mental Health Issues of Patietns Needing Prolonged Intensive Unit
Care Stay Following Cardiac Surgery, CCC 2014 (Canadian Cardiovascular Congress): 30
(10S), S235.
15. White CW, Li Y, Muller A, Ambrose E, Le H, Thliveris J, Lee TW, Arora RC, Tian G,
Nagendran J, Hryskho L, Freed DH. Avoidance of Profound Hypothermia During Initial
Reperfusion Improves the Functional Recovery of DCD Hearts. CCC 2014 (Canadian
Cardiovascular Congress): 30 (10S), S250.
16. Beggs TJ, Alexander B, Hiebert B, Mertin S, Tangri N, Arora RC. Does the Clinical Frailty
Scale Predict Adverse Outcomes? Canadian Journal of Cardiology: Vol 30 Issue 10, S345,
October 2014
17. White CW, Li Y, Müller A, Ambrose E, Hiebert B, Lee TW, Arora RC, Tian G, Nagendran J,
Hryskho L, Freed DH. American Journal of Transplantation; 2014: 14 (S3), 370
18. White CW, Li Y, Müller A, Ambrose E, Hiebert B, Lee TW, Arora RC, Tian G, Nagendran J,
Hryskho L, Freed DH. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation; 2014: 33(4S), S120-121Transplantation
19. White CW, Ambrose E, Müller A, Thliveris J, Lee TW, Arora RC, Tian G, Nagendran J,
Hryskho L, Freed DH. Initial reperfusion of DCD hearts under hypothermic conditions
impairs myocardial functional recovery during ex vivo heart perfusion - European Journal
of Heart Failure. 2014: 16 (S2), 301
20. White CW, Ambrose E, Müller A, Thliveris J, Lee TW, Arora RC, Tian G, Nagendran J,
Hryskho L, Freed DH. Initial reperfusion of DCD hearts under hypothermic conditions
impairs myocardial functional recovery during ex vivo heart perfusion – American Journal
of Transplantation 2014: 14 (S3), 369
21. Nepomuceno R, White CW, Muthiah K, Bueddefeld D, Hiebert B, Arora RC, Manji R, Freed
DH, Moffatt D. Gastrointestinal hemorrhage in adults requiring extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation: incidence, clinical predictors, and impact on outcomes. Canadian Journal of
Cardiology, 2013. S373 (Vascular 2013, Oct 17-20, 2013)
22. Lodewyks C, White CW, Bay G, Hiebert B, Wu B, Barker M, Kirkpatrick I, Arora RC, Moon
M, Pascoe EA. Vocal cord paralysis following surgery of the thoracic aorta: incidence and
impact on clinical outcomes. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 2013. S217 (Vascular 2013,
Oct 17-20, 2013)
23. White CW, Mundt P, Li Y, Hasanally D, Xiang B, Lee TW, Arora RC, Ravandi A, Tian G, Freed
DH. A donor whole blood-based perfusate provides superior preservation of myocardial
function during ex vivo heart perfusion. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 2013. S218
(Vascular 2013, Oct 17-20, 2013)
24. Pereira M, Tangri N, Hiebert B, Arora RC. The impact of frailty on postoperative delirium
undergoing cardiac surgery. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 2013. S206 (Vascular 2013,
Oct 17-20, 2013)
25. Arenson B, Grocott H, MacDonald L, Hiebert BM, Arora RC. Development of a daily
delirium risk scorecard in the post-cardiac surgery patient. Canadian Journal of Cardiology,
2013. S208 (Vascular 2013, Oct 17-20, 2013)
26. Arora RC, Sood M, Hiebert B. Incidence, secular trends and outcomes of cardiac surgery in
aboriginal peoples. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 2013. S218 (Vascular 2013, Oct 17-20,
2013)
27. Chao C, Stillwell C, Wang F, Xiang B, Deng J, Kashour T, Liu H, Freed D, Arora RC, Tian G.
Therapeutic effects of human mediastinal adipose-derived stem cells for treatment of
myocardial infarction in rats. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 2013. S376 (Vascular 2013,
Oct 17-20, 2013)
28. White CW, Ali A, Hasanally D, Wang F, Xiang B, Mundt P, Large S, Ravandi A, Trevor W. Lee
TW, Rakesh C. Arora RC, Tian G, Freed DH. Right ventricular distension in donor hearts
following cardiocirculatory death: Implications for post-transplant function. Journal of
Heart and Lung Transplantation; 2013: 32(4), S95. ISHLT. Montreal. April 24-27 2013
29. White CW, Mundt P, Xiang B, Arora RC, Tian G, Freed DH. Ex vivo heart preservation:
impact of an acellular hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier on myocardial function and
energy metabolism. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation; 2013: 32(4), S95. ISHLT.
Montreal. April 24-27 2013
30. Ali A, White CW, Xiang B, Colah S, Mundt P, Arora RC, Lee T, Large S, Tian G, Freed DH.
Initial reperfusion of hearts from DCD donors with tepid normokalemic
adenosine/lidocaine cardioplegia is associated with less myocardial injury and improved
cardiac function. Transplantation, 94:157, November 2012
31. Arora RC, Hiebert B, Larmarche Y, Hassan A, Whitlock R, Legare J, Novick RJ, Jacobosohn E,
Singh G, Nagpal D, Singal R, on behalf of the CANCARE Investigator Group. Characterizing
intensive care physician staffing models in the care of the postoperative cardiac surgical
patient. Can Jour Cardiol 2012; 28 (Suppl 5S): S363. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress,
Toronto, October 27-31, 2012
32. Kumar K, Hiebert B, Grocott HP, Bell DD, Zarychanski R, Menkis AH, Freed DH, Arora RC.
(Senior Author) What is the cost of better care for patients post-cardiac surgery? 24/7 inhouse consultant staffing is cost-effective model. Can Jour Cardiol 2012; 28 (Suppl 5S):
S129. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Toronto, October 27-31, 2012
33. White C, Ali A, Xiang B, Colah S, Mundt P, Arora RC, Lee T, Large S, Tian G, Freed D. A
normokalemic non-depolarizing cardioplegia minimizes myocardial injury and improves
cardiac function in a large animal model of donation after cardio-circulatory death. Can
Jour Cardiol 2012; 28 (Suppl 5S): S169. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Toronto,
October 27-31, 2012
34. Sran KK, Li Y, Ghavami S, Ngo M, Arora RC, Kirshenbaum L, Freed DH. Differential effect of
lipophilic versus hydrophilic statins in survival of human atrial fibroblasts in vitro. Can Jour
Cardiol 2012; 28 (Suppl 5S): S239. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Toronto, October
27-31, 2012
35. Horne D, Kehler S, Kaoukis G, Hiebert B, Garcia E, Babiak I, Duhamel TA, Arora RC (CoSenior Author) (IPAD-CS investigators). Depression and cardiac surgery: predictors and
the impact of physical activity. Can Jour Cardiol 2012; 28 (Suppl 5S): S286. Canadian
Cardiovascular Congress, Toronto, October 27-31, 2012
36. Arenson B, Grocott H, MacDonald L, Hiebert BM, Carino M, Freed DH, Arora RC. (Senior
Author) The effectiveness of implementing a systematic screening tool to improve
identification of delirium after cardiac surgery. Can Jour Cardiol 2012; 28 (Suppl 5S): S288.
Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Toronto, October 27-31, 2012
37. Horne D, Minnaar C, Hiebert B, Arora RC, Singal RK. Post-cardiac surgery care: what does
every family physician know? Can Jour Cardiol 2012; 28 (Suppl 5S): S399. Canadian
Cardiovascular Congress, Toronto, October 27-31, 2012
38. White CW, Koley L, Christie S, Hiebert B, Sawatzky J, Strople N, Marcynuk D, Proulx L,
Tordoruk Orchard, Rand C, Meade M, Ludwig S, Freed DH, Singal R, Arora RC. (Senior
Author). Impact of elevated preoperative hemoglobin A1C, intensive diabetes
management and targeted wound surveillance on the incidence of post-discharge surgical
site infections following cardiac surgery. Can Jour Cardiol 2012; 28 (Suppl 5S): S401
39. Sran KK, Li Y, Ghavami S, Ngo M, Arora RC, Kirshenbaum L, Freed DH. Lipophilic Statins
Attenuate Human Atrial Fibroblast Viability in vitro. Circ Res, 3 Aug 2012;111(4):A346.
BCVS 2012, New Orleans. Jul 23-26, 2012
40. White CW, Ali A, Xiang B, Colah S, Mundt P, Arora RC, Lee T, Large S, Tian G, Freed DH. A
normokalemic non-depolarizing cardioplegia minimizes myocardial injury and improves
cardiac function in a large animal model of donation after cardiocirulatory death. Circ Res,
Aug 2012;111(4):A255. BCVS 2012, New Orleans. Jul 23-26, 2012
41. Kumar K, Hiebert B., Grocott HP, Bell DD., Zarychanski R., Menkis AH., Arora RC. (Senior
Author). 24/7 In-House Consultant Staffing for Cardiac Surgical ICU Patients: A CostEffective Model. AHA Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2012; 5 (3): A105
42. Ali A, White CW, Xiang B, Colah S, Mundt P, Arora R, Lee T, Large S, Tian G, Freed DH. Ex
vivo assessment of DCD hearts with STEEN solution is associated with less myocardial
edema and improved cardiac function. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation; 2012:
31(4), S40-S41
43. Almoustadi WA, Lee TW, Klein J, Kumar K, Arora RC, Tian G, Freed DH. The effect of total
spinal anesthesia on cardiac function in a large animal model of brain death. Can J Physiol
Pharmacol. 2012 May 30
44. Zhang L, Hiebert B, Arora RC. (Senior Author) Preoperative anemia does not increase the
risk of early surgical revascularization following myocardial infarction. Can Jour Cardiol
2011; 27 (Suppl 5S): S93
45. Kumar KK, Hiebert B, Grocott H, Jacobsohn E, Menkis AH, Arora RC (Senior Author). Early
extubation following cardiac surgery:preoperative scorecard using the Manitoba Model.
Can Jour Cardiol 2011; 27 (Suppl 5S): S126
46. Li Zhang, Hiebert B, Zarychanski R, Arora RC (Senior Author). The complex relationship
between preoperative hemoglobin and the risks of cardiac surgery; an age- and genderbased analysis. Can Jour Cardiol 2011; 27 (Suppl 5S): S128
47. Stillwell C, Wang J, Deng J, Xiang B, Poritsanos N, Freed D, Arora R, Tian G. (Co-senior
Author). Adipose tissue: a potential source of multipotent stem cells or treatment of
heart failure. Can Jour Cardiol 2011; 27 (Suppl 5S): S132
48. Manji RA, Chartrand S, Arora RC, Rivet M, Jacobsohn E, Bell DD, Menkis AH. Which cardiac
surgery patients may be suitable for transfer from ICU the same day as surgery? Can Jour
Cardiol 2011; 27 (Suppl 5S): S197
49. Sawatzky JV, Rivet M, Hiebert B, Arora RC. The development of a peri-operative risk
assessment model for post-operative nausea and vomiting in the cardiac surgery ICU
population. Can Jour Cardiol 2011; 27 (Suppl 5S): S280
50. Arora R, Rivet M, Menkis A. What do a Ferrari and a patient undergoing cardiac surgery
have in common? Can Jour Cardiol 2011; 27 (Suppl 5S): S347
51. Ayyaz A, Xiang B, Colah S, Mundt P, Arora RC, Large SR, Tian G, Freed D. Evaluation of
load-dependent biventricular contractility during machine perfusion of the donor heart.
Exp Clin Cardiol 2011; 16 (Suppl A): 1A
52. Arora RC. Delirium in the postoperative cardiac surgery patient. Exp Clin Cardiol 2011; 16
(Suppl A):1A
53. Ghavami S, Cunnington RH, Davies J, Rattan SG, Bathe K, Yeganeh B, Arora R, Los MJ,
Freed DH, Halayko AJ, Klonisch T, Pierce GN, Dixon IMC. Autophagy regulares transfatmediated apotosis in primary cardiac myofibroblasts. Exp Clin Cardiol 2011; 16 (Suppl A):
9A
54. Kardami E, Santiago J-J, Srisakuldee W, Ma X, McNaughton L, Bestvater B, Fandrich RR,
Nickel B, Arora R, Freed D, Jassal D, Singal P, Cattini P. High molecular weight (Hi) FGF-2:
An old “new” player in heart disease. Exp Clin Cardiol 2011; 16 (Suppl A): 13A
55. Li Y, Ngo MA, Sran KK, Arora RC, Kirshenbaum LA, Freed DH. HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitors attenuate human mesenchymal stem cell survival through down-regulation of
NF-KB. Exp Clin Cardiol 2011; 16 (Suppl A): 16-17A
56. Ngo MA, Li Y, Neumann S, Arora RC, Freed DH. (Co-senior Author). Non-muscle myosin II
inhibition attenuates collegen gel contractility and reduces cell viability in human bone
marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells. Exp Clin Cardiol 2011; 16 (Suppl A): 20A
57. Ngo MA, Li Y, Neumann S, Arora RC, Freed DH. (Co-senior Author). Blebbistatin
attenuates collagen gel contractility and reduces cell viability in human bone marrow
derived mesenchymal stem cells. Exp Clin Cardiol 2011; 16 (Suppl A): 20-21A
58. Menard C, Fernyhough P, Durston M, Zherebitskaya E, Glazner G, Arora RC. (Co-senior
Author) Temporal dystrophic remodelling within the intrinsic cardiac nervous system of
the streptozotocin diabetic rat model. . Exp Clin Cardiol 2011; 16 (Suppl A): 18A
59. Sepehri A, Santiago J-J, Durston M, Freed DH, Fernyhough P, Kardami E, Arora RC. (Cosenior Author). Diabetes induces a state of hyper-phosphorylation of connexin-43 in a
murine model. Exp Clin Cardiol 2011; 16 (Suppl A): 26A
60. Zhang L, Hiebery B, Arora RC. (Senior Author). Preoperative anemia does not increase the
risks of early surgical revascularization following myocardial infarction. Interact
Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2011; 13 (Suppl. 2): S106
61. Ali A, Xiang B, Colah S, Mundt P, Arora RC, Large SR, Tian G, Freed DH. Evaluation of loadindependent biventricular contractility during machine perfusion of the donor heart.
Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, April 2011,30(4S),S198
62. Ali A, White P, Xiang B, Arora RC, Lee T, Ashley E, Large SR, Tian G, Freed DH. Hearts From
DCD Donors Display Excellent Biventricular Function Following Transplantation. Journal of
Heart and Lung Transplantation, April 2011,30(4S),S120
63. Li Y, Ngo MA, Arora RC, Kirshenbaum LA, Freed DH. Mevalonate Depletion Impairs
Survival of Primary Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Through Depletion of NF-κB.
Presented at the Canadian Society of Transplantation., Mt. Tremblant, March 3-5 2011
64. Ngo MA, Li Y, Arora RC, Freed DH. Blebbistatin Attenuates Collagen Gel Contractility in
Human Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell. Presented at the Canadian Society
of Transplantation., Mt. Tremblant, March 3-5 2011
65. Santiago JR, Nickel BE, Srisakuldee W, Kardami E, Arora RC (Co-senior author). The effect
of diabetes on myocardial fibroblast growth factor-2, neuregulin-1 and connexin 43 in a
rodent model. Can Jour Cardiol 2010; 26 (Suppl D): 85D
66. Lamarche Y, Sirounis D, Arora RC. Utilization of Standardized Management Protocols after
Coronary Surgery in Canadian Intensive Care Units. Can Jour Cardiol 2010; 26 (Suppl D):
48D
67. Zhang L, Hiebert B, Arora RC (Senior Author). Performance of Risk Models in Coronary
Bypass Surgery Is Not Related to Complexity. Can Jour Cardiol 2010; 26 (Suppl D): 49D
68. White CW, Hiebert B, Kumar KK, Arora RC (Senior Author). The use of continuous insulin
infusion is associated with decreased vasopressor requirements in diabetic patients
undergoing cardiac surgery. Can Jour Cardiol 2010; 26 (Suppl D): 62D
69. Lin H-Y, Freed DH, Lee T, Arora RC, Ali A, Almoustadi W, Bo Xiang, Wang F, Gervai P, King
SB, Tomanek B, Tian G. Novel MRI Technique for Noninvasive Diagnosis of Atherosclerosis.
Can Jour Cardiol 2010; 26 (Suppl D
70. Stillwell C, Kashour T, Deng J, Xiang B, Wang F, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian G. Lithium
Chloride Improves ASC Proliferation and Affects its Adipogenic / Osteogenic
Differentiation. Circulation Research. Aug 2010
71. Deng J, Xiang B, Stillwell C, Kashour T, Wang F, Li G, Wang J, Freed DH, Arora RC, Tian G.
Long-Term Exposure to a Static Magnetic Field Compromises Proliferation and Function of
Adipose-Derived Stem Cells. Circulation Research. Aug 2010
72. Almoustadi WA, Lee TWR, Xiang B, Arora RC, Lin H-Y, Tian G, Freed DH. Total Spinal Blockade
With Intrathecal Bupivacaine Preserves Cardiac Contractility in a Large Animal Model of
Brainstem Death. Transplantation July 27, 2010, Volume 90 Number 2S:262
73. Ngo MA, Cunnington RH, Rattan SG, Dixon IMC, Arora RC, Freed DH (Co-senior author).
Mesenchymal Stem Cells Adopt a Myofibroblastic Phenotype in Culture: Implications for
Cellular Cardiomyoplasty. Transplantation July 27, 2010, Volume 90 Number 2S:1046
74. Elhami E, Tian G, Xiang B, Deng J, Stillwell C, Arora RC, Freed DH, Mzengeza S, Goertzen
AL. The biological function of adipose derived stem cells following labeling with 18F-FDG
for in vivo tracking with microPET imaging. J Nuc Med, May 2010
75. Ali A, Xiang B. White P, Lee T, Arora RC, Ashley E, Large S, Tian G, Freed DH. Cardiac
resuscitation after circulatory arrest in the organ donor is associated with excellent
metabolic and functional recovery: Implications for clinic heart transplantation. Oral
presentation. Biannual European Society of Organ Transplantation Non-heart-beating
donor meeting, London, May 2010
76. Alharbi F, Arora RC, Freed D, Zivot J, Menkis A, Raabe M, Singal R, Sharma S. Increased
Mortality and Morbidity after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease. Accepted to ATS, New Orleans, May 14-19, 2010
77. Lin H-Y, Wang F, Almoustadi W, Xiang B, Lee T, Arora R, King S, Tomanek B, Freed D, Tian
G. Quantitative Assessment of Left Ventricular Function Using Cardiac Phase-Contrast and
Cine Magnetic Resonance Imaging Comparison with Pressure-Volume Loops Analysis: In
Vivo Validation on a Swine Model. Accepted to the ISMRM 18-24 April 2010, Honolulu,
Hawai'i, USA
78. Ayyaz Ali A, Xiang B, White P, Tsui S, Ashley E, Lee TW, Canada; Large SR, Arora RC, Tian G,
Freed DH. Cardiac Resuscitation Following Circulatory Arrest In The Organ Donor Is
Associated With Excellent Functional And Metabolic Recovery: Implications For Clinical
Heart Transplantation.
Accepted to the International Society of Heart Lung
Transplantation, Podium Presentation, April 21-24, 2010, ISHLT 30th Anniversary Meeting
and Scientific Sessions, Hilton Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
79. Kumar K, Gulati H, Hiebert B, Zarychanski R, Grocott H, Jacobsohn E, MacKenzie S, Zivot J,
Menkis AH, Arora RC. (Co-senior Author). The Hybrid Cardiac Surgical ICU: the impact of
daytime cardiac anesthesiologist/24-hour in-house intensivist staffing on outcomes after
ultra-fast track cardiac anesthesia. Anesth. Analg. 2010; 110(SCA Suppl); 1-101; SCA48
80. Kumar K, Grocott H, Hiebert B, Jacobsohn E, Menkis AH, Arora RC (Senior Author). Preoperative operative bedside scorecard to predict successful operating room extubation
following cardiac surgery. Anesth. Analg. 2010; 110; S51
81. Kumar K, Grocott H, Gulati H, Jacobsohn E, Menkis AH, Arora RC (Senior Author). Ultrafast cardiac anesthesia: the Manitoba experience of intra-operative extubation in 3,340
consecutive cardiac patients. Anesth. Analg. 2010; 110; S51
82. Sulaiman I, Zivot J, Menkis AH, Freed DH, Pascoe EA, Lee JJY, Moon MC, Arora RC, Sharma
S. Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in patients with Mitral and Aortic Valve Disease
undergoing Valvular Surgery. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 181;2010:A5266
83. Alharbi F, Sohal J, Sharma S, Arora RC, Freed DH, Zivot J, Menkis AH, Raabe M, Sharma
S. Increased Mortality and Morbidity after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 181;2010:A2383
84. Ayyaz A, Xiang B, White P, Tsui SS, Ashley E, Lee T, Large S, Arora RC, Tian G, Freed DH.
Cardiac Resuscitation Following Circulatory Arrest In the Organ Donor Is Associated With
Excellent Functional And Metabolic Recovery:
Implications For Clinical Heart
Transplantation. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, February 2010, Vol. 29, Issue
2, Supplement, Page S118
85. Sulaiman I, Zivot J, Menkis AH, Freed DH, Pascoe E, Lee J, Moon M, Arora RC, Sharma S.
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in patients with Mitral and Aortic Valve Disease
undergoing Valvular Surgery. Crit Care Med 181;2010:A5266
86. Alharbi F, Sohal J, Sharma S, Arora RC, Freed DH, Zivot J, Menkis AH, Raabe M. Increased
Mortality and Morbidity after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease. Crit Care Med 181;2010:A2383
87. Zhang L, Kumar KK, Hiebert B, Moon M, Arora RC (Senior author). Perioperative Risks of
Patients with Recent ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Comparison with Non-STElevation Myocardial Infarction. Presented at Society of Thoracic Surgery, January 25-27,
2010 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida
88. Kumar KK, Hiebert B, Zarychanski R, Bell D, Singal RK, Manji RA, Zivot J, Menkis AH, Arora
RC (Senior author). Does the Use of Twenty-Four Hour, In-house Intensivist Staffing
Model in a Dedicated Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Impact Outcomes for Prolonged Stay
(>48 hours) Patients? Crit Care Med 2009; 37:A311
89. Manji RA, Bell D, Jacobsohn E, Singal RK, Arora RC, Zivot J, Menkis AH. Consistent
outcomes despite sicker prolonged stay ICU patients – a measure of improved quality of
care? Crit Care Med 2009; 37:A370
90. Kumar KK, Azordegan N, Durston M, Li Y, Fischer G, Moghadasian M, Manji R, Freed DH,
Jassal DS, Arora RC. Can statin therapy alter the natural history of bioprosthetic valves? –
an in vivo rodent model pilot study. Can J Cardiol, 2009; 24 Suppl B:85B
91. Staniforth CJ, Kumar KK, Durston M, Bulman C, Freed DH, Tian G, Kardami V, Arora RC.
The effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors on ventricular neuregulin-1 and
connexin 43 expression in following a myocardial infarction- A preliminary in vivo rodent
study. (Co-senior author). Presented at Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Edmonton,
October 24-29, 2009. Can J Cardiol, 2009; 25 Suppl B:162B
92. Ali A, Xiang B, Tian G, Large SR, Arora RC, Freed DH. Cardiac donation after cardiac death:
preliminary observations in a swine model. Presented at Canadian Cardiovascular
Congress, Edmonton, October 24-29, 2009. Can J Cardiol, 2009; 25 Suppl B:190B
93. Ngo MA, Cunnington RH, Rattan SG, Dixon IMC, Arora RC, Freed DH (Co-senior author).
Mesenchymal stem cells adopt a myofibroblastic phenotype in culture: Implications for
cellular cardiomyoplasty. Accepted Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Edmonton,
October 24-29, 2009. Can J Cardiol, 2009; 25 Suppl B:183B
94. Cunnington RH, Rattan SG, Arora RC, Freed DH, Dixon IMC. Cardiac ventricular
myofibroblasts cultured from human infarct scar tissue display the contractile phenotype.
Accepted at Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Edmonton, October 24-29, 2009. Can J
Cardiol, 2009; 25 Suppl B:238B
95. Manji RA, Warrian K, Pascoe E, Lee J, Arora RC, Freed DH, Singal RK, Menkis AH. Over the
past 12 years, elderly patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery have
become sicker needing more acute care post-op but still have similar mortality rates. Can J
Cardiol, 2009; 25 Suppl B:86B
96. Boucher P, Arora RC, Singh G, Beaulieu Y, Hennessy D, Doig C. A Novel Transesophageal
Ultrasound Imaging System for the Assessment and Monitoring of Cardiac Function in ICU
Over a Prolonged Period of Time: A Proof of Concept Study. Chest – Presented at the
ACCP Annual Meeting, October 25-30, 2008, Philadelphia PA
97. Martin BJ, Buth KJ, Baskett RJF, Arora RC. Delirium is a strong predictor of sepsis in post
coronary artery bypass grafting patients. Crit Care Med 2008;36(12) Suppl: A75. (Cosenior author)
98. Santiago JJ, Ma X, Fandrich R, Arora RC, Kardami E. High Molecular Weight Fibroblast
Growth Factor-2 can be Released by Human Cardiac Fibroblasts and can Promote
Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy. AHA BCVS Meeting, Keystone, Colorado, 2008 (Co-senior
author). Circulation Research. August 2008; 103(5):e65
99. Ma X, Santiago JJ, Arora RC (Co-senior author), Kardami E. Preferential increase in CUGinitiated FGF-2 isoform expression in human heart-derived fibroblasts undergoing
apoptosis. AHA BCVS Meeting, Keystone, Colorado, 2008 (Co-senior author). Circulation
Research. August 2008; 103(5):e52
100. Deng J, Xiang B, Yang T, Wang L, Li G, Wang J, Kashour T, Menkis AH, Tomanek B, Deslauriers
R, Arora RC, Tian G. Superparamagnetic iron oxide does not affect the viability and function
of adipose-derived stem cells, and superparamagnetic iron oxide-enhanced magnetic
resonance imaging identifies viable cells. AHA BCVS Meeting, Keystone, Colorado, 2008 (Cosenior author). Circulation Research. August 2008; 103(5):e
101. Kumar KK, Zarychanski R, Bell D, Zivot J, Lee JYJ, Manji RA, Menkis AH, Arora RC. The Impact
of the Manitoba Model of 24 Hour In-House Intensivists On A Dedicated Cardiac Surgery ICU.
Can J Cardiol, 2008; 24 Suppl E:113E (Senior author).
102. Chartrand S, Rivet M, Henry G, ICCS Nurses, Arora RC, Bell D, Zivot J, Menkis AH, Manji RA.
Bunk Beds in the ICU – Can Two Cardiac Surgery Patients Occupy One ICU Bed. Can J
Cardiol, 2008; 24 Suppl E:116E
103. Jassal DS, Wadhwa D, Fallah-Rad N, Debjani G, Krahn M, Ahmadie R, Lister D, Arora RC,
Barac I, Morris A. Trastuzumab mediated cardiomyopathy in the setting of adjuvant
chemotherapy for breast cancer: a real world population based study. Can J Cardiol, 2008;
24 Suppl E: 177E
104. O’Blenes SB, Chen R, Arora RC, Li A, Horackova M. Functional recovery and anatomic
repair is optimal when skeletal myoblast cell transplantation is performed early after
myocardial infarction and correlates with hepatocyte growth factor expression. Can J
Cardiol, 2008; 24 Suppl E:216E
105. Martin B, Buth KJ, Arora RC, Baskett RJ. Delirium is a strong predictor of sepsis in post
coronary artery bypass grafting patients. Can J Cardiol, 2008; 24 Suppl E: 228E. (Co-senior
author)
106. Deng J, Xiang B,Yang T, Wang L, Li G, Wang J, Kashour T, Menkis AH, Tomanek B, Deslauriers
R, Arora RC, Tian G. Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide and Protamine Sulfate Do Not Affect the
Viability and Multi-Transdifferentiation Capacity of Adult Stem Cells. Proceedings of ISMRM
2008; 16: 1684. (Co-senior author)
107. Wang L, Deng J, Xiang B, Li G, Arora RC, Wang J, Li L, Kashour T, Gruwel M, Rendell J,
Glogowski M, Yang T, Tomanek B, Deslauriers R, Tian G. Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
Repair Damaged Pig Hearts. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, October 20-24, 2007
Quebec City. Can J Cardiol 2007; 23 Suppl C:221C
108. Wang L, Deng J, Xiang B, Li G, Arora RC, Wang J, Li L, Kashour T, Gruwel M, Rendell J,
Glogowski M, Yang T, Tomanek B, Deslauriers R, Tian G. Featured Research: AdiposeDerived Stem Cells Are Effective For Treatment Of Heart Failure. Canadian Cardiovascular
Congress, October 20-24, 2007 Quebec City (Oral Presentation). Can J Cardiol 2007; 23
Suppl C:127C
109. Li G, Wang L, Xiang B, Deng J, Wang J, Arora RC, Kashour T, Gruwel M, Tomanek B, Deslauriers
R, Tian G. Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Repair Damaged Pig Hearts. 6th Annual General
Meeting of NRC Genomics and Health Initiative, May 22nd – 25th, 2007 Halifax, Nova Scotia
110. Wang L, Li G, Deng J, Xiang B, Wang J, Arora RC, Kashour T, Gruwel M, Rendell J,
Glogowski M, Tomanek B, Deslauriers R, Tian G. Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Are an
Effective Cell Source to Treat Heart Failure. 6th Annual General Meeting of NRC Genomics
and Health Initiative, May 22nd – 25th, 2007 Halifax, Nova Scotia
111. Wang L, Deng J, Li G, Wang J, Xiang B, Kashour T, Arora RC, Gruwel M, Glogowski M,
Tomanek B, Deslauriers R and Tian G, Adipose-derived stem cells significantly improve
cardiac function of the infarct rat hearts, J Mol Cell Cardiol. 2007; 42(6): S97
112. Arora RC, Chen R, Armour JA, Cattini PA, Livingston R, Byczko Z, Horackova M. Skeletal
satellite cell transplantation for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction in a guinea
pig model. Can J Cardio 2004; 20 [Suppl D]; 96D
113. Arora RC, Cardinal R, Smith FM, Ardell JL, Dell’Italia LJ, Armour JA. The intrinsic cardiac
nervous system remodels in tachycardia-induced heart failure. Can J Cardio 2003; 19
[Suppl A]: 159A
114. Smith FM, Hirsch GM, Arora RC, Armour JA. Human intrinsic cardiac neurons remain
functional in failing hearts. Can J Cardio 2003; 19 [Suppl A]: 201A
115. Arora RC, Armour JA. Intrinsic cardiac neuronal adenosine A1 receptors are involved in
myocardial reperfusion. The FASEB Journal 2002; 16(4): A119
116. Arora RC, Hirsch GM, Hirsch K, Hancock-Friessen C, Armour JA. Function of human
intrinsic cardiac neurons in situ. Can J Cardiol 2001; 17 [Suppl C]: 131C
117. Arora RC, Légaré JF, Buth KJ, Sullivan JA, Hirsch GM. A predictive model of homologous
blood transfusion rates in isolated CABG patients in a Canadian Centre. Can J Cardiol
2001; 17 [Suppl C]: 277C
118. Arora RC, Hirsch GM, Hirsch K, Hancock-Friessen C, Armour JA.
measurement of human intrinsic cardiac neuronal function in situ.
Investigative Medicine 2001; 24(4): 217
Intraoperative
Clinical and
119. Arora RC, Hirsch GM, Hirsch K, Hancock-Friessen C, Armour JA. Function of human
intrinsic cardiac neurons in situ. The FASAB Journal 2001; 15(4): A472
120. Arora RC, Hirsch GM, Hirsch K, Armour JA. Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization
Remodels the Intrinsic Cardiac Nervous System in a Chronic Setting. Circulation 2000.
Supp II; 102(18):II-764
121. Darvesh S, Arora RC, Martin E, Hopkins DA, Armour JA. Cholinesterase Inhibitor Effects on
the Intrinsic Cardiac Nervous System and Cardiodynamics. Journal of Neuroscience 2000
122. Arora RC, Armour JA, Linderoth B, DeJongste MJL, Ardell JL, Kingma J, Hill, M, and
Foreman RD. High thoracic spinal cord stimulation produces sustained suppression of the
excitatory effects of myocardial ischemia on the intrinsic cardiac nervous system. Can J
Cardiol 2000
123. Arora RC, Légaré JF, Buth KJ, MacDougall C, Sullivan JA, Hirsch GM. Can we achieve low
blood transfusion rates in cardiac surgery? Can J Cardiol 2000
124. Arora RC, Thompson GW, Hirsch GM. Transmyocardial laser revascularization does not
denervate the heart. Circulation 1998; 98 (Suppl I): I-541
125. Thompson GW, Arora RC, Hirsch GM, Sullivan JA, Hirsch KJ, Armour JA. Transmyocardial
laser revascularization does not denervate the heart. Can J Cardiol 1998; 14 (Suppl F):
118F
126. Arora RC, Ross DB, Sullivan JAP, Wood J, Kinley CE, Rice C. Transabdominal versus
retroperitoneal approach for elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: A prospective
randomized trial. J Vasc Surg (Suppl) Proceedings of the International Society of
Cardiovascular Surgery - Vascular Surgery Joint Meeting, San Diego, California, June 1998