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Nicolas Leth Madsen, MD $$

Pediatric Cardiologist

Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Division Director at Children's Health

Languages Spoken:
English

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UT Southwestern Pediatric Group

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Biography

Nicolas Madsen, M.D., is the Co-Director of The Heart Center and Chief of Cardiology at Children’s Health℠. He is also a Professor of Cardiology at UT Southwestern. As a pediatric cardiologist, he cares for children who have congenital and acquired heart conditions and adult patients who have congenital heart disease. 

He earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training in pediatrics and his fellowship training in pediatric cardiology. Prior to his arrival at Children’s Health, Dr. Madsen was the Medical Director of the Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

I can think of no greater profession than pediatric cardiology.
Dr. Madsen

“I can think of no greater profession than pediatric cardiology. The opportunities for positive and lasting impact are evident everywhere and across the lifespan. It is a privilege to provide the most advanced clinical care for the benefit of newborns with congenital heart disease. It is inspiring to assist patients and families as they navigate the complex journey from child to adult. It is with deep gratitude that I recognize the privilege of being a pediatric cardiologist.”

Dr. Madsen is a nationally recognized leader and researcher who works to improve the quality of life for children with congenital heart disease. He co-founded the Pediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative (PAC3) and serves as Executive Director. The goal of this organization is to help children hospitalized with heart conditions achieve better outcomes through traditional research and quality improvement science. His dedication to children’s heart health has previously earned him the Heart Hero Award from the advocacy group Conquering Congenital Heart Disease and the Clinical Care Award from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Madsen enjoys spending time with his family, discovering new trails, and searching for the world’s best breakfast burrito. In addition to English, he speaks Danish.

Education and Training

Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine (2005)
Residency
University of Washington (2008), Pediatrics
Fellowship
University of Washington (2012), Pediatric Cardiology
Graduate School
University of Washington School of Public Health (2011)
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology

Conditions

Departments and Programs

  • Research Interests

    • Acute Care Cardiology outcomes such as hospital length of stay, complications, and hospital readmission.
    • Long term cardiac and non-cardiac health outcomes in the congenital heart disease population.
    • Quality Improvement Science

  • Publications

    Publications

    • Effectiveness and Safety of Statin Therapy in Children: A Real-World Clinical Practice Experience. Kavey RW, Manlhiot C, Runeckles K, Collins T, Gidding SS, Demczko M, Clauss S, Harahsheh AS, Mietus-Syder M, Khoury M, Madsen N, McCrindle BW, CJC Open 2020 Nov 2 6 473-482
    • Comparison of Economic Self-Sufficiency and Educational Attainment in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Versus Siblings Without Heart Disease and to General Population. Madsen NL, Marino BS, Woo JG, Olsen M, Am J Cardiol 2020 11 135 135-142
    • Health literacy and caregiver understanding in the CHD population. Rodts ME, Unaka NI, Statile CJ, Madsen NL, Cardiol Young 2020 Oct 30 10 1439-1444
    • Intensive Care Unit and Acute Care Unit Length of Stay After Congenital Heart Surgery. Hart SA, Tanel RE, Kipps AK, Hoerst AK, Graupe MA, Cassidy SC, Hlavacek AM, Clabby ML, Bush LB, Zhang W, Banerjee MM, Pasquali SK, Gaies M, Madsen N, Ann Thorac Surg 2020 10 110 4 1396-1403
    • Time series evaluation of improvement interventions to reduce alarm notifications in a paediatric hospital. Pater CM, Sosa TK, Boyer J, Cable R, Egan M, Knilans TK, Schondelmeyer AC, Schuler CL, Madsen NL, BMJ Qual Saf 2020 09 29 9 717-726
    • Center Variation in Chest Tube Duration and Length of Stay After Congenital Heart Surgery. Bates KE, Madsen NL, Khadr L, Gao Z, Crawford K, Gaies M, Graupe M, Hanke SP, Hlavacek AM, Morell E, Pasquali SK, Russell JL, Schachtner SK, Tanel RE, Ware AL, Kipps AK, Ann Thorac Surg 2020 07 110 1 221-227
    • The Pediatric Heart Network Residual Lesion Score Study: Design and objectives. Nathan M, Trachtenberg FL, Van Rompay MI, Gaynor W, Kanter K, Ohye R, Bacha EA, Tweddell J, Schwartz SM, Minich LL, Mery CM, Colan SD, Levine J, Lambert LM, Newburger JW, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020 07 160 1 218-223.e1
    • Congenital Heart Disease and Risk of Central Nervous System Infections: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Bagge CN, Smit J, Madsen NL, Olsen M, Pediatr Cardiol 2020 Jun 41 5 869-876
    • Reduction in myocardial strain is evident in adolescents and young adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Haley JE, Zhiqian G, Philip KR, Nicolas ML, Thomas KR, Lawrence DM, Elaine UM, Pediatr Diabetes 2020 03 21 2 243-250
    • Reaching the paediatric chest pain audience outside of ambulatory clinic using internet-based education. Powell AW, Ritzenthaler Z, Powell KW, Camper R, Madsen NL, BMJ Paediatr Open 2020 4 1 e000778

    Books

    • Chapter 19, Congenital heart lesions, Pulmonary Stenosis. In Common Cardiac Issues in Pediatrics. Anderson H, Madsen NL, Batlivala S, Kyle WB, Putschoegl A, Johnson J. (2018). Itasca, IL, American Academy of Pediatrics
    • Featured Chapter 19, Congenital heart lesions, Atrial Septal Defects. In Common Cardiac Issues in Pediatrics. Thompson AJ, Madsen NL, Batlivala S, Kyle WB, Putschoegl A, Johnson J (2018). Itasca, IL, American Academy of Pediatrics
    • Featured Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Central Nervous Systems. In Long-Term Outcomes in Congenital Heart Disease. Heydarian H, Madsen NL, Marino BS (2014). London, UK, Springer
    • Featured Chapter 19, Congenital heart lesions, Tetralogy of Fallot. In Common Cardiac Issues in Pediatrics. Madsen NL, Batlivala S, Kyle WB, Putschoegl A, Johnson J (2018). Itasca, IL, American Academy of Pediatrics

  • Professional Activities

    • Adara Group, Medical Consultant (2011-2015)
    • American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow (2012)
    • American College of Cardiology, Member (2009)
    • American Heart Association Science and Clinical Education Lifelong Learning (SCILL) Committee of the Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young (CVDY), Member (2016-2019)
    • American Heart Association, Member (2012)
    • American Medical Association (2001-2005)
    • Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training, University of Cincinnati (2012)
    • Congenital Heart Public Health Consortium, Member (2015-2019)
    • Institute of Translational Heart Sciences University of Washington (2009-2012)
    • Membership and Communications Committee American Heart Association, Cardiovascular Disease in the Young (CVDY), Chair (2017-2019)
    • Mended Little Hearts, Medical Advisory Board (2014-2016)
    • National Institute of Heath Loan Repayment Program, Ambassador Network (2011)
    • Pediatric Cardiology Critical Care Consortium (PC4), Executive Committee (2016)
    • Pediatric Congenital Heart Association, Medical Advisory Board (2014)
    • Pediatric Heart Network, Member & Investigator (2013)

  • Awards and Honors

    • Cincinnati Top Doctors (2019-2020)
    • Patient Education Advocacy Award - Home Care for Heart Health (2018)
    • Clinical Care Achievement Award - Cincinnati Children's Hospital (2017)
    • Heart Hero Award - Pediatric Congenital Heart Association (2017)
    • Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Make a Difference Award (2016)
    • Advocacy Day Training Scholarship Award - AAP Section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Washington, DC (2015)
    • Early Bird Career (Specialty Focus) Best Poster - AHA 2015 Scientific Sessions (2015)
    • Third place abstract - 24th Annual Symposium on the Adult with Congenital Heart Disease (2014)
    • Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award - Seattle Children's Hospital (2012)
    • Corkey Travel Award - Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine (2011)
    • Education Travel Grant Recipient - AAP Section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Boston, MA (2011)
    • Fellow's Teaching Award - Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA (2011)
    • Finalist Young Investigator Award - AAP Section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Boston, MA, (2011)
    • Outstanding Clinical Research Award - Seattle Children's Fellow's College Research Day (2010-2012)
    • Outstanding Investigator Award - Cardiology 2010 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Orlando, FL (2010)
    • Young Investigator's Travel Award - Pediatric Academic Society Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada (2010)
    • Scientific Sessions 2019, Top Abstract (CVDY) - American Heart Association

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