PCICS Podcast

Join hosts David Werho, Jill Zender, and Deanna Tzanetos and guests Andrea Torzone, David Cooper, Anjuli Sinha, Maryam Naim, and Ashish Ankola as they discuss the upcoming 2026 PCICS Annual Meeting in New Orleans, co-located with NeoHeart. We speak about many of the plenary sessions, workshops/breakouts, and things to do in New Orleans!

Host/Editor/Producer: David Werho

Episode Sponsor: UVA Children's Health

This episode is a special PCICS/Chat with Nurse Nat Podcast Collaboration. In this episode we break down single ventricle physiology through a practical bedside nursing lens—moving beyond the anatomy to understand where the blood is going, how well the single ventricle is functioning, and what your patient needs from you.

Host: Natalie Pleiman, RN (Pediatric Cardiac Clinical Coach)

Guest: Christin Diller, DNP (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital)

Editors: Natalie Pleiman and Deanna Todd Tzanetos, MD, MSCI (Norton Children's Hospital/U of Louisville)

Producer: Deanna Todd Tzanetos

It's time to vote for the PCICS Board! Listen to all 12 candidates in this 3 part series where candidates speak about:

1. Their history and volunteer work with and for PCICS

2. What they believe is the biggest challenge in our field and how PCICS should address it.

Part 3 includes interviews with Dr. Chris Knoll (Phoenix Children's), Dr. Shanelle Clarke (CHOA), Dr. Jennifer Gauntt (Rocki Mountain Children's) and Meghan Roller (Children's Wisconsin) Host, Editor and Producer: Lillian Su MD (Children's National Hospital)

It's time to vote for the PCICS Board! Listen to all 12 candidates in this 3 part series where candidates speak about:

1. Their history and volunteer work with and for PCICS

2. What they believe is the biggest challenge in our field and how PCICS should address it.

Part 2 includes interviews with Kim DiMaria (Rocky Mountain Children's), Dr. Deanna Tzanetos (Norton Children's), Dr. Maryam Naim (CHOP), and Dr David Bailly Host, Editor and Producer: Lillian Su MD (Children's National Hospital)

It's time to vote for the PCICS Board! Listen to all 12 candidates in this 3 part series where candidates speak about:

1. Their history and volunteer work with and for PCICS

2. What they believe is the biggest challenge in our field and how PCICS should address it.

Part 1 includes interviews with Dr. Nikhil Chanani (Cincinnati Children's), Andrea Torzone (Children's Medical Center Dallas), Jess Eichner (CHOP) and Sherri Kubis (CHOP). Host, Editor and Producer: Lillian Su MD (Children's National Hospital)

What if transforming sepsis requires us to see beyond the disease—and see one another?

In this special WFPICCS–PCICS collaboration, renowned sepsis expert Professor Niranjan “Tex” Kissoon shares his vision for transforming sepsis care through education, advocacy, health systems, poverty reduction, access, and post-sepsis support.

A powerful conversation about sepsis, vulnerability, and what becomes possible when we meet a global health crisis with science, systems thinking, and our shared humanity.

Dr. Kisson is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics (Pediatrics and Surgery, Emergency Medicine) at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. Dr. Kissoon is the Past President of the WFPICCS and currently serves as President of the Global Sepsis Alliance. He is Co-Chair of the Pediatric Surviving Sepsis Campaign and Vice-President of the Canadian Sepsis Foundation. He also serves on the Advisory Boards of Sepsis Alliance USA and the African Sepsis Alliance, and he is the Chair of World Sepsis Day and the International Pediatric Sepsis Initiative. He is also a Founding Member of the Caribbean Sepsis Alliance.

Co-Host: Deanna Todd Tzanetos, MD, MSCI (Norton Children's/U of Louisville)

Host/Editor/Producer: Saidie Rodriguez, MD (CHOA/Emory)

To get involved with Global Sepsis Alliance please visit https://globalsepsisalliance.org/

To get involved with WFPICSS please visit https://wfpiccs.org/

Join hosts Rambod Amirnovin (Miller Children’s, Elevance Health) and Jennifer Gauntt, MD (HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s at Presbyterian St. Luke’s), as they interview experts using “flight plans” to improve the safety and quality of care in their cardiac ICU’s. Drs. Judson Moore, Andy Koth, and Santiago Borasino give the audience insights into what flight plans are, how they created their process, and how others can do the same for their CICU’s.

Hosts: Rambod Amirnovin, MD (Elevance Health; Miller Children's Hospital); Jennifer Gauntt, MD (HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s at Presbyterian St. Luke’s).

Guests: Judson Moore, MD MBA (Primary Children’s Hospital; University of Utah); Andy Koth, MD (Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington); Santiago Borasino MD, MPH (Children’s of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham).

Editor: Rambod Amirnovin, MD (Elevance Health; Miller Children's Hospital)

Producer: Zahidee (Saidie) Rodriguez MD (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Emory University)

Sponsor: Phoenix Children's

Join us as we explore the rapidly evolving world of pediatric heart failure and ventricular assist devices. Through conversations with leading experts, we discuss the latest innovations, emerging research, and real-world challenges while gaining insights into where the field is headed and what the future holds for children with advanced heart failure.

Hosts: Chris Knoll, MD (Phoenix Children's)

Guests: Christina J. VanderPluym, MD (Boston Children's), Jonathan B. Edelson, MD (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), Joseph Spinner, MD (Texas Children's)

Executive Producer: Chris Knoll, MD (Phoenix Children's)

Sponsor: Rady Children's Heart Institute

Join our special guests: Melissa Winder, CPNP-AC (Primary Children’s Hospital, Univ Utah); David Bailly, DO (Primary Children’s Hospital, Univ Utah); Gregory Adamson, MD (Standford Children’s). These experts discuss the challenges of managing chylothorax and current multi-disciplinary approaches.

Host and Editor: Kavi Komeswaran, MD (Children’s Mississippi)

Co-host: Maria Batsis, MD (Stanford Children’s)

Producer: Saidie Rodriguez, MD (CHOA)

Sponsor: UT Health Houston

Leadership in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit requires more than clinical expertise—it demands the ability to inspire teams, navigate complexity, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. In this episode, we explore what makes an effective leader in the cardiac ICU and discuss practical strategies for developing the next generation of leaders through mentorship, medical education, and intentional professional development. Join us as we examine how investing in leadership at every level strengthens healthcare teams, enhances patient care, and prepares future clinicians to lead in an ever-evolving medical landscape.

Hosts: Robin Klein, MD (Children's Hospital Colorado), Deanna Tzanetos, MD (Norton Children's)

Guests: Alice Ramirez,MD (Sutter Health) & Niurka Rivero, MD (Children's Hospital Los Angeles)

Executive Producer: Chris Knoll, MD (Phoenix Children's)

Sponsor: Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Heart Institute