Physician

Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Kathleen R. Petro practices Thoracic Surgery. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Kathleen R. Petro, MD is a published doctor and has 12 publications published. The lastest was: 'Equilibrium and transient kinetic studies of the binding of cytochalasin B to the L-arabinose-H+ symport protein of Escherichia coli. Determination of the sugar bindin...'

Publications

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• Endovascular repair of traumatic thoracic Aortic disruption.
• Early readmission of low-risk patients after Coronary surgery.
• Comparison of the quality of life after conventional versus off-pump Coronary artery bypass surgery.
• Effect of clopidogrel premedication in off-pump cardiac surgery: are we forfeiting the benefits of reduced hemorrhagic sequelae?
• Clopidogrel administration prior to Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: the cardiologist''s panacea or the surgeon''s headache?
• The impact of aortic manipulation on neurologic outcomes after Coronary artery bypass surgery: a risk-adjusted study.
• Chronologic distribution of stroke after minimally invasive versus conventional Coronary artery bypass.
• Surgical revascularization in women: unique intraoperative factors and considerations.
• Stroke after conventional versus minimally invasive Coronary artery bypass.
• Minimally invasive Coronary revascularization in women: A safe approach for a high-risk group.
• Equilibrium and transient kinetic studies of the binding of cytochalasin B to the L-arabinose-H+ symport protein of Escherichia coli. Determination of the sugar bindin...

Schools

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• Drexel University College of Medicine

Procedures Preformed

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• Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
• Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
• Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
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Conditions Treated

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• Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
• Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Dissection
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Doctors Specialties

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• Cardiac Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Education

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• George Washington University
• Georgetown University Hospital
• Drexel University College of Medicine

Hospital

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• MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1659395739
NPPES Provider LastName		PETRO
NPPES Provider FirstName		KATHLEEN
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		209126331
NPPES Provider State		MD
Specialty Description		Thoracic Surgery
Total Claim Count		15.0
Distinct Opioid Count		0.0
Opioid Claim Count		0.0
Percent Opioid Claims		0.0

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1659395739
Last Name Of The Provider	PETRO
First Name Of The Provider	KATHLEEN
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