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Kathryn Glas MD/FASE

  • Department of Anesthesiology
    Professor Emeritus
  • kathryn.e.glas@emory.edu
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Overview

Her clinical expertise and research interests include the perioperative use of transesophageal echocardiography and epiaortic ultrasonography.

Academic Appointment

  • Professor of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • BS from Pennsylvania State University
  • MBA from Goizueta Business School, Emory University
  • MD from Medical College of Virginia

Research

Focus

  • My current focus is benefit of Echocardiography in the operative setting.

Publications

  • Development and Publication of Clinical Practice Parameters, Reviews, and Meta-analyses: A Report From the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Presidential Task Force.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 138 Page(s): 878 - 892
    04/01/2024 Authors: Kertai MD; Makkad B; Bollen BA; Grocott HP; Kachulis B; Boisen ML; Raphael J; Perry TE; Liu H; Grant MC
  • Cardiac Anesthesiologist Compensation and Working Patterns: 2010-2020.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 137 Page(s): 289 - 292
    08/01/2023 Authors: Shaw AD; Glas K; Shernan SK
  • Matters of the Heart: Examining Motivating Factors and Unconscious Bias in the Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth Volume: 37 Page(s): 1160 - 1168
    07/01/2023 Authors: Yu S; Tavarez-Mora F; Milam AJ; Misra L; Aljure O; Glas K; Shillcutt S
  • Retrospective study of disparities in regional anesthesia and discharge opioid prescriptions at a veterans affairs medical center.
    F1000Res Volume: 12 Page(s): 1451
    01/01/2023 Authors: Udoji MA; Thompson O; Cui X; Glas KE; Woodbury A
  • Unconscious (Implicit) Bias.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth Volume: 35 Page(s): 991 - 992
    04/01/2021 Authors: Glas KE; Faloye A
  • Rare Congenital Obstruction of the Inferior Vena Cava Diagnosed by Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography.
    CASE (Phila) Volume: 4 Page(s): 139 - 141
    06/01/2020 Authors: Caridi-Scheible M; Guyton R; Richter E; Glas K
  • 4-Valve Heart Disease and Right Heart Failure.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth Volume: 32 Page(s): 838 - 845
    04/01/2018 Authors: Hollon M; Glas K; Sumler M
  • Operative strategies to reduce cerebral embolic events during on- and off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery: A stratified, prospective randomized trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Volume: 154 Page(s): 1278 - 1285.e1
    10/01/2017 Authors: Halkos ME; Anderson A; Binongo JNG; Stringer A; Lasanajak Y; Thourani VH; Lattouf OM; Guyton RA; Baio KT; Sarin E
  • Detailed 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Transesophageal Evaluation of the Aortic Root and Aortic Valve in Complex Type A Dissections.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 124 Page(s): 1105 - 1108
    04/01/2017 Authors: Edwards JK; Leshnower BG; Duggan M; Glas KE
  • Mission Possible: Successful Careers in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology-What I Wish I Had Known in the First 5 Years After Fellowship.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth Volume: 31 Page(s): 321 - 328
    02/01/2017 Authors: Swaminathan M; Glas KE; Heller L; Augoustides JGT; Culp WC; Sniecinski RM
  • Avoiding aortic clamping during coronary artery bypass grafting reduces postoperative stroke.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Volume: 149 Page(s): 175 - 180
    01/01/2015 Authors: Moss E; Puskas JD; Thourani VH; Kilgo P; Chen EP; Leshnower BG; Lattouf OM; Guyton RA; Glas KE; Halkos ME
  • Guidelines for the use of echocardiography as a monitor for therapeutic intervention in adults: a report from the American Society of Echocardiography.
    J Am Soc Echocardiogr Volume: 28 Page(s): 40 - 56
    01/01/2015 Authors: Porter TR; Shillcutt SK; Adams MS; Desjardins G; Glas KE; Olson JJ; Troughton RW
  • Guidelines for performing a comprehensive transesophageal echocardiographic examination: recommendations from the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 118 Page(s): 21 - 68
    01/01/2014 Authors: Hahn RT; Abraham T; Adams MS; Bruce CJ; Glas KE; Lang RM; Reeves ST; Shanewise JS; Siu SC; Stewart W
  • Guidelines for performing a comprehensive transesophageal echocardiographic examination: recommendations from the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists.
    J Am Soc Echocardiogr Volume: 26 Page(s): 921 - 964
    09/01/2013 Authors: Hahn RT; Abraham T; Adams MS; Bruce CJ; Glas KE; Lang RM; Reeves ST; Shanewise JS; Siu SC; Stewart W
  • Special article: basic perioperative transesophageal echocardiography examination: a consensus statement of the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 117 Page(s): 543 - 558
    09/01/2013 Authors: Reeves ST; Finley AC; Skubas NJ; Swaminathan M; Whitley WS; Glas KE; Hahn RT; Shanewise JS; Adams MS; Shernan SK
  • A review of cardiac transplantation.
    Anesthesiol Clin Volume: 31 Page(s): 383 - 403
    06/01/2013 Authors: Fischer S; Glas KE
  • Basic perioperative transesophageal echocardiography examination: a consensus statement of the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists.
    J Am Soc Echocardiogr Volume: 26 Page(s): 443 - 456
    05/01/2013 Authors: Reeves ST; Finley AC; Skubas NJ; Swaminathan M; Whitley WS; Glas KE; Hahn RT; Shanewise JS; Adams MS; Shernan SK
  • Special articles: guidelines for performing ultrasound guided vascular cannulation: recommendations of the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society Of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 114 Page(s): 46 - 72
    01/01/2012 Authors: Troianos CA; Hartman GS; Glas KE; Skubas NJ; Eberhardt RT; Walker JD; Reeves ST; Councils on Intraoperative Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound of the American Society of Echocardiography; Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
  • Guidelines for performing ultrasound guided vascular cannulation: recommendations of the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists.
    J Am Soc Echocardiogr Volume: 24 Page(s): 1291 - 1318
    12/01/2011 Authors: Troianos CA; Hartman GS; Glas KE; Skubas NJ; Eberhardt RT; Walker JD; Reeves ST; Councils on Intraoperative Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound of the American Society of Echocardiography
  • Transesophageal echocardiography of a unicuspid aortic valve.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 108 Page(s): 788 - 789
    03/01/2009 Authors: Sniecinski RM; Shanewise JS; Glas KE
  • An argument for routine ultrasound screening of the thoracic aorta in the cardiac surgery population.
    Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth Volume: 12 Page(s): 290 - 297
    12/01/2008 Authors: Whitley WS; Glas KE
  • Guidelines for the performance of a comprehensive intraoperative epiaortic ultrasonographic examination: recommendations of the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists; endorsed by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 106 Page(s): 1376 - 1384
    05/01/2008 Authors: Glas KE; Swaminathan M; Reeves ST; Shanewise JS; Rubenson D; Smith PK; Mathew JP; Shernan SK; Council for Intraoperative Echocardiography of the American Society of Echocardiography; Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
  • Guidelines for the performance of a comprehensive intraoperative epiaortic ultrasonographic examination: recommendations of the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists; endorsed by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
    J Am Soc Echocardiogr Volume: 20 Page(s): 1227 - 1235
    11/01/2007 Authors: Glas KE; Swaminathan M; Reeves ST; Shanewise JS; Rubenson D; Smith PK; Mathew JP; Shernan SK; Council for Intraoperative Echocardiography of the American Society of Echocardiography; Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
  • Guidelines for performing a comprehensive epicardial echocardiography examination: recommendations of the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 105 Page(s): 22 - 28
    07/01/2007 Authors: Reeves ST; Glas KE; Eltzschig H; Mathew JP; Rubenson DS; Hartman GS; Shernan SK; Council for Intraoperative Echocardiography of the American Society of Echocardiography; Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
  • Acute aortic dissection with intimal layer prolapse into the left ventricle.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 104 Page(s): 774 - 776
    04/01/2007 Authors: Whitley W; Tanaka KA; Chen EP; Glas KE
  • Guidelines for performing a comprehensive epicardial echocardiography examination: recommendations of the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists.
    J Am Soc Echocardiogr Volume: 20 Page(s): 427 - 437
    04/01/2007 Authors: Reeves ST; Glas KE; Eltzschig H; Mathew JP; Rubenson DS; Hartman GS; Shernan SK; American Society of Echocardiography; Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
  • Training in perioperative echocardiography.
    Curr Opin Anaesthesiol Volume: 19 Page(s): 640 - 644
    12/01/2006 Authors: Glas KE
  • ASE/SCA recommendations and guidelines for continuous quality improvement in perioperative echocardiography.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 103 Page(s): 1416 - 1425
    12/01/2006 Authors: Mathew JP; Glas K; Troianos CA; Sears-Rogan P; Savage R; Shanewise J; Kisslo J; Aronson S; Shernan S; Council for Intraoperative Echocardiography of the American Society of Echocardiography
  • American Society of Echocardiography/Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists recommendations and guidelines for continuous quality improvement in perioperative echocardiography.
    J Am Soc Echocardiogr Volume: 19 Page(s): 1303 - 1313
    11/01/2006 Authors: Mathew JP; Glas K; Troianos CA; Sears-Rogan P; Savage R; Shanewise J; Kisslo J; Aronson S; Shernan S; American Society of Echocardiography
  • The impact of intraoperative echocardiography on clinical outcomes following adult cardiac surgery.
    Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth Volume: 9 Page(s): 25 - 40
    03/01/2005 Authors: Fox J; Glas K; Swaminathan M; Shernan S
  • ECG monitoring is essential for echocardiographic analysis.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 100 Page(s): 295 - 296
    01/01/2005 Authors: Glas KE; Shanewise JS
  • ECG monitoring is essential for echocardiographic analysis - In response
    ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA Volume: 100 Page(s): 295 - 296
    01/01/2005 Authors: Glas KE; Shanewise JS
  • The use of the SonoSite ultrasound device for intraoperative evaluation of the aorta.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth Volume: 18 Page(s): 715 - 718
    12/01/2004 Authors: Staples JR; Tanaka KA; Shanewise JS; Glas KE; Merlino JD; Cooper WA; Puskas JD; Lattouf OM
  • An unusual cause of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction after mitral valve repair.
    Anesth Analg Volume: 99 Page(s): 38 - 40
    07/01/2004 Authors: Glas KE; Shanewise JS; Guyton RA
  • Off-pump vs conventional coronary artery bypass grafting: early and 1-year graft patency, cost, and quality-of-life outcomes: a randomized trial.
    JAMA Volume: 291 Page(s): 1841 - 1849
    04/21/2004 Authors: Puskas JD; Williams WH; Mahoney EM; Huber PR; Block PC; Duke PG; Staples JR; Glas KE; Marshall JJ; Leimbach ME
  • Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting provides complete revascularization with reduced myocardial injury, transfusion requirements, and length of stay: a prospective randomized comparison of two hundred unselected patients undergoing off-pump versus conventional coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Volume: 125 Page(s): 797 - 808
    04/01/2003 Authors: Puskas JD; Williams WH; Duke PG; Staples JR; Glas KE; Marshall JJ; Leimbach M; Huber P; Garas S; Sammons BH
  • Comparison of hospital cost for on versus off pump coronary surgery. Results from a randomized trial
    Volume: 106 Page(s): 416 - 416
    11/05/2002 Authors: Puskas JD; Mahoney EM; Williams WH; Peterson RJ; Duke PG; Staples JP; Glas KE; McCall SA; Bailey DE; Becker E
  • Intraoperative hemodynamics during cardiac valve surgery using two different anesthetic techniques
    ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA Volume: 88 Page(s): U70 - U70
    04/01/1999 Authors: Michelsen LG; Sadel S; Glas K; Newman M; Bukenya D
  • Catecholamine response to cardiac valve surgery using two different anesthetic techniques
    ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA Volume: 88 Page(s): U72 - U72
    04/01/1999 Authors: Michelsen LG; Sadel S; Glas K; Newman M; Bukenya D
  • Early extubation after cardiac valve surgery: Comparison of two different anesthetic techniques
    ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA Volume: 88 Page(s): U33 - U33
    04/01/1999 Authors: Michelsen LG; Sadel S; Glas K; Newman M; Bukenya D
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