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Dominic Vincent Pisano MD

TitleAssociate Professor
InstitutionUMass Chan Medical School
DepartmentAnesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
AddressUmass Chan Medical School
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester MA 01655-0002
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    InstitutionT.H. Chan School of Medicine
    DepartmentAnesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
    DivisionAnesthesiology Critical Care


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    1. Herrera HR, Brodie D, Wieruszewski PM, Ursoleo JD, Pisano D, Ortoleva J, Martin N, Maruniak S, Medina-Rincon GJ, Bittner EA, Ramakrishna H, Ripoll JG. EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Adult Cardiac Surgery: An Expert Analysis for Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and Critical Care. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Sep 21. PMID: 42875287.
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    2. Brinkman HM, Ortoleva JP, Elliott AG, Pisano DV, Ripoll JG, Martin NJ, Seelhammer TG, Kraybill MA, Elmadhoun O, Bottussi A, Leone M, Wittwer ED, Bignami EG, D'Andria Ursoleo J, Wieruszewski PM. Pharmacology of vasopressors and inotropes during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. J Anesth Analg Crit Care. 2026 Jul 27; 6(1). PMID: 42907944.
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    3. Ortoleva J, Shapeton A, Pisano DV. Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Cardiac Surgery: Same Tools, New Tricks? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Nov; 40(11):3472-3474. PMID: 42586886.
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    4. Meeks LM, Velani RN, Salinger M, Pisano DV, Moreland CJ, Rowe SG. Associations between disability status, workplace accommodations, and well-being among practicing physicians and trainees. Health Aff Sch. 2026 Jul; 4(7):qxag168. PMID: 42454017.
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    5. Ortoleva J, Wieruszewski PM, French A, Crowley JC, Michel E, Riley W, Convissar D, Pisano DV. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adults with cardiogenic shock. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2026; 13:1851908. PMID: 42428484.
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    6. Esmaeilzadeh S, Bittner EA, Chang MG, Ortoleva J, Pisano DV, Elmadhoun O, Wieruszewski PM, Ripoll JG. Stress-induced cardiomyopathy in the ICU. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2026 Mar; 40(1):41-54. PMID: 42552022.
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    7. Pisano DV, Evans P, Convissar D, Siddiqi OK, Kawabori M, Malik MJ, Ortoleva J. Perioperative mechanical circulatory support. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2026 Mar; 40(1):28-40. PMID: 42552020.
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    8. Bottiroli M, Ortoleva J, Pisano D, Rubino A, Shaefi S. Perioperative Management of Patients With Durable and Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Devices Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery: A Comprehensive Review. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 09; 40(9):2979-2991. PMID: 42350177.
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    9. Ortoleva JP, Pisano DV. More Mechanical Support, More Problems: Unpacking Bleeding in ECMO. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 May; 40(5):1595-1597. PMID: 41813484.
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    10. Ortoleva J, Wieruszewski PM, Pisano D, Bittner E. Clinical Trials of Physiological Monitors: Learning from the Mistakes of the Past. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Feb; 40(2):432-434. PMID: 41387150.
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    11. Ortoleva J, Pisano DV. Intraoperative Hyperoxia in Routine Cardiac Surgery: Much Ado About Nothing. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Jan; 40(1):409-411. PMID: 41162280.
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    12. Ortoleva J, Pisano DV, Michel E, Nabzdyk C. Extracorporeal Life Support and Lung Transplant: A Breath of Fresh Air. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Nov; 39(11):2922-2924. PMID: 40866184.
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    13. Ortoleva J, Pisano DV, Wieruszewski PM. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Vasoplegia: Walking Before Running. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Sep; 39(9):2543-2544. PMID: 40483246.
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    14. Pisano DV, Shapeton A, Ortoleva J. The Pitfalls of Comparing Different Mechanical Circulatory Support Modalities. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Aug; 39(8):1916-1918. PMID: 40158927.
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    15. Calhoun A, Lee MH, Pisano DV, Karavas A, Ortoleva J. Variability in triggers for mechanical left ventricular unloading in VA-ECMO: A literature search. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2025 Mar; 57(1):24-31. PMID: 40053855.
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    16. Ortoleva J, Pisano DV. Obesity and Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Outcomes: The Plot Thickens. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Apr; 39(4):1087-1088. PMID: 39919945.
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    17. Ortoleva J, Dalia A, Convissar D, Pisano DV, Bittner E, Berra L. Vasoplegia in Heart, Lung, or Liver Transplantation: A Narrative Review. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 04; 39(4):988-1003. PMID: 39880710.
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    18. Ortoleva J, Rodriguez E, Pisano DV. Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction With Shock From Takotsubo Syndrome: Just as Bad as It Seems? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Mar; 39(3):559-561. PMID: 39753500.
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    19. Ortoleva J, Ramirez S, Pisano DV, Shapeton A. What Is in a Name? When It Comes to Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Everything. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Mar; 39(3):569-572. PMID: 39743424.
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    20. Ortoleva J, Pisano DV. Venovenous or Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Pulmonary Hemorrhage? It Depends. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Feb; 39(2):492-493. PMID: 39674739.
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    21. Ortoleva JP, Pisano DV, Tull CM, Shapeton AD. Operating Room Extubation After Cardiac Surgery: Routine for Some or Routine for None? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Jan; 39(1):1-3. PMID: 39567300.
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    22. Ortoleva J, Pisano DV. Defining direct and indirect right ventricular unloading. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Jan; 44(1):129-130. PMID: 39365246.
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    23. Ortoleva J, Gross D, Pisano DV, Shapeton A. Noninvasive Ventilation to Preoxygenate for Emergency Intubation? Not so Fast. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2024 Nov; 38(11):2852-2854. PMID: 39089940.
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    24. Pisano DV, Ortoleva JP, Wieruszewski PM. Short-Term Neurologic Complications in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support: A Review on Pathophysiology, Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes. Pulm Ther. 2024 Sep; 10(3):267-278. PMID: 38937418.
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    25. Place S, Pisano DV, French A, Ortoleva J. Cardiogenic Shock and the Elderly: Many Questions, Few Answers. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2024 09; 38(9):1839-1841. PMID: 38918094.
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    26. Calhoun A, Szabo C, Convissar D, Pisano DV, Ortoleva J. Beyond Venoarterial and Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Novel Cannulation Strategies. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2024 09; 38(9):1830-1835. PMID: 38890087.
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    27. Ortoleva J, Dalia AA, Pisano DV, Shapeton A. Diagnosis and Management of Vasoplegia in Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support: A Narrative Review. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2024 06; 38(6):1378-1389. PMID: 38490900.
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    28. Pisano DV, Wieruszewski PM, Ortoleva JP. Timing is Everything: Two Decades of Nitric Oxide Modulation in Vasoplegia. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2024 01; 38(1):339-340. PMID: 38016819.
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    29. Snegovskikh D, Kendall MC, Levinson A, Sarpatwari R, Pisano D, Görlinger K, De Oliveira G. Thromboelastometry Predicts Thromboembolic Events, Hospital Length of Stay, and Mortality in Patients with COVID-19 Infection and Mild Hypoxemia: A Prospective Observational Study. J Blood Med. 2022; 13:363-372. PMID: 35789896.
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    30. Santana JM, Dalia AA, Newton M, Pisano DV, Eapen S, Kawabori M, Ortoleva J. Mechanical Circulatory Support Options in Patients With Aortic Valve Pathology. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 08; 36(8 Pt B):3318-3326. PMID: 35545462.
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    31. Yaport M, Pisano DV, Joyce MF, Irshad A, Ortoleva J. The Ghosts of Cannulae Past. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 07; 36(7):1827-1831. PMID: 35094927.
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    32. Huyck JJ, Anbuhl KL, Buran BN, Adler HJ, Atcherson SR, Cakmak O, Dwyer RT, Eddolls M, El May F, Fraenzer JT, Funkhouser R, Gagliardini M, Gallun FJ, Goldsworthy RL, Gouin S, Heng J, Hight AE, Jawadi Z, Kovacic D, Kumar R, Kumar S, Lim SR, Mo C, Nolan LS, Parbery-Clark A, Pisano DV, Rao VR, Raphael RM, Reiss LAJ, Spencer NJ, Tang SJ, Tejani VD, Tran ED, Valli M, Watkins GD, Wayne RV, Wheeler LR, White SL, Wong V, Yuk MC, Ratnanather JT, Steyger PS. Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations. Front Educ (Lausanne). 2021 Oct; 6. PMID: 34790885.
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    33. Pisano DV. Confounding Factors on Postoperative Opioid Use Following Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2019 09 01; 21(5):465. PMID: 31436803.
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    34. Pisano DV. Liposomal bupivacaine versus thoracic epidural: We need more evidence. Am J Surg. 2020 01; 219(1):206. PMID: 30803701.
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    35. Chen RW, Aggarwal SK, Pisano DV. Autonomic instability triggered by spinal anesthesia. J Clin Anesth. 2019 02; 52:122. PMID: 30336409.
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    36. Kendall MC, Pisano DV, Cohen AD, Gorgone M, McCormick ZL, Malgieri CJ. Selected highlights from clinical anesthesia and pain management. J Clin Anesth. 2018 12; 51:108-117. PMID: 30103101.
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    37. Pisano DV, Joyce MF. Plasma neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin: Biomarker of the future or just another test? J Clin Anesth. 2018 03; 45:37-38. PMID: 29274547.
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    38. Adler HJ, Anbuhl KL, Atcherson SR, Barlow N, Brennan MA, Brigande JV, Buran BN, Fraenzer JT, Gale JE, Gallun FJ, Gluck SD, Goldsworthy RL, Heng J, Hight AE, Huyck JJ, Jacobson BD, Karasawa T, Kova?i? D, Lim SR, Malone AK, Nolan LS, Pisano DV, Rao VRM, Raphael RM, Ratnanather JT, Reiss LAJ, Ruffin CV, Schwalje AT, Sinan M, Stahn P, Steyger PS, Tang SJ, Tejani VD, Wong V. Community network for deaf scientists. Science. 2017 04 28; 356(6336):386-387. PMID: 28450605.
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    39. Ratnanather JT, Cebron S, Ceyhan E, Postell E, Pisano DV, Poynton CB, Crocker B, Honeycutt NA, Mahon PB, Barta PE. Morphometric differences in planum temporale in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder revealed by statistical analysis of labeled cortical depth maps. Front Psychiatry. 2014; 5:94. PMID: 25132825.
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    40. Kale S, Cervantes VM, Wu MR, Pisano DV, Sheth N, Olson ES. A novel perfusion-based method for cochlear implant electrode insertion. Hear Res. 2014 Aug; 314:33-41. PMID: 24882641.
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    41. Ratnanather JT, Poynton CB, Pisano DV, Crocker B, Postell E, Cebron S, Ceyhan E, Honeycutt NA, Mahon PB, Barta PE. Morphometry of superior temporal gyrus and planum temporale in schizophrenia and psychotic bipolar disorder. Schizophr Res. 2013 Nov; 150(2-3):476-83. PMID: 24012458.
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    42. Pisano DV, Niesten ME, Merchant SN, Nakajima HH. The effect of superior semicircular canal dehiscence on intracochlear sound pressures. Audiol Neurootol. 2012; 17(5):338-48. PMID: 22814034.
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    43. Nakajima HH, Pisano DV, Roosli C, Hamade MA, Merchant GR, Mahfoud L, Halpin CF, Rosowski JJ, Merchant SN. Comparison of ear-canal reflectance and umbo velocity in patients with conductive hearing loss: a preliminary study. Ear Hear. 2012 Jan-Feb; 33(1):35-43. PMID: 21857516.
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