Ray A. Blackwell, M.D., M.J.

Chief of Cardiac Surgery ChristianaCare

  • Newark DE

Ray Blackwell is Chief of Cardiac Surgery and is also the W. Samuel Carpenter, III, Distinguished Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery.

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Biography

Since joining ChristianaCare in 1996, Dr. Blackwell has been recognized among the top cardiac physicians in our region, and has helped guide the Cardiac Surgery program to deliver greater quality and value.

Dr. Blackwell leads a team of highly skilled and experienced heart surgeons who perform more than 700 heart surgeries each year.

Areas of Expertise

Adult Cardiac Surgery
Surgical Resynchronization Therapy
ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
Cardiac Surgery
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Heart & Vascular Health

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Selected Papers and Publications

Successful coronary artery bypass in ehlers-danlos type IV syndrome case report and review of the literature

Texas Heart Institute Journal

HMF Sherif, RA Blackwell

2012-01-01

Atherosclerotic coronary artery occlusive disease is very rare in cases of Ehlers-Danlos type IV syndrome. We report what we believe is a unique case of successful coronary artery bypass grafting for atherosclerotic coronary artery disease in a patient with this syndrome and examine the possible implications for the natural progression of the disease through a review of the literature. Nevertheless, we reiterate previous investigators' advice that any invasive procedure on these patients should be approached with extreme caution and that surgery should be performed as a last resort, considering the significantly elevated risks.

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Anomalous Left Internal Thoracic Artery

Texas Heart Institute Journal

RA Blackwell, MR Zolnick

2007-01-01

A 78-year-old woman with multiple risk factors for atherosclerotic disease presented at the emergency department with dysarthria, difficulty coordinating hand movements, and dyspnea on exertion. After an evaluation, a left carotid endarterectomy was planned. A preoperative stress test revealed a reversible anteroseptal defect. Cardiac catheterization showed severe native-vessel coronary disease, normal left ventricular function, origin of the left internal thoracic artery (LITA) from the distal third of the subclavian artery, and at least a 50% stenosis of the mid-portion of the LITA.

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Failure of unipolar pacemaker secondary to subcutaneous emphysema

Journal of Cardiac Surgery

Blackwell, R.A., Rha‐Waitze, S.Y., Johnson, A. and Symbas, P.N.

2007-07-26

Failure of a pacemaker to capture may be related to several factors. This report describes a case with loss of capture of a unipolar pacemaker following the development of subcutaneous emphysema. Once the diagnosis is established, treatment options include tube thoracostomy, pressure dressing, aspiration of air or fluid from the pocket, or insertion at a new site.

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External Service & Affiliations

  • American Heart Association, (former) Board of Directors, New Castle County, Great Rivers Affiliate and Founders Affiliate
  • Friends of Hockessin Colored School 107C, Board Member
  • Indoor Track Delaware, Board Member
  • National Medical Fellowships, Regional Alumni Council
  • American College of Surgeons, (former) Councilor, (former) Governor and Member
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Selected Honors & Awards

Tilton Award, Medical Society of Delaware

Tilton Award, Medical Society of Delaware

James Gilliam Award, American Heart Association

James Gilliam Award, American Heart Association

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. William S Young Jr Award of Merit

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. William S Young Jr Award of Merit

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Patents

Operating Room Lighting and video System, Patent #5,347.431

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Operating Room Lighting and video System, Patent #5,347.431

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