Tal Geva

Papers

Total Citations

206

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About

Tal Geva is a leading authority in pediatric cardiology, with a research focus centered on the intricate relationship between congenital heart disease and airway pathology. His most-cited work, "Cardiovascular causes of airway compression" (2004, 206 citations), is a seminal contribution that systematically elucidates how congenital cardiac and aortic arch anomalies can compress the pediatric airway—a frequently overlooked complication. This paper has become a cornerstone reference for clinicians, highlighting how vascular rings and other structural anomalies cause airway obstruction. Beyond this landmark study, Geva has profoundly advanced the field through his pioneering use of cardiac MRI and CT imaging to evaluate complex congenital heart defects, establishing non-invasive imaging as a critical diagnostic tool. His work has directly improved surgical planning and outcomes for children with conditions like tetralogy of Fallot and single-ventricle defects. As a professor at Harvard Medical School and a senior associate at Boston Children’s Hospital, Geva’s research has garnered thousands of citations, cementing his legacy as a transformative figure in pediatric cardiovascular imaging and congenital heart disease management.