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Reney Anthony Henderson, MD

Academic Title:

Associate Professor

Primary Appointment:

Anesthesiology

Location:

UMMC, S8D

Phone (Primary):

(410) 328-3961

Phone (Secondary):

(410) 328-9813

Fax:

(410) 328-5531

Education and Training

2005-2009 B.S., Biology, summa cum laude, Howard University, Washington, DC
2009-2013 M.D., University of Maryland, Baltimore
2013-2017 Residency, Anesthesiology (Categorical with preliminary year in Internal Medicine), University of Maryland, Baltimore
2017-2018 Fellowship, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Faculty Appointments
2018-2019 Instructor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2019-2024 Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2024-present Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Highlighted Publications

    1. Williams B, Henderson R, Mazzeffi M, Tanaka K. FEIBA: Too Potent a Potion or Just Right for Post-CPB Bleeding?. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. PMID: 38972817. 2024.
    2. Mondal S, Abuelkasem E, Vesselinov R, Henderson R, Choi S, Mousa A, Zaza KJ, Tanaka KA. Protamine dosing and its impact in cardiac surgery transfusion practice-A retrospective bi-institutional analysis. Transfusion. 64(3), 467-474. PMID: 38264767. 2024.
    3. Eberlein M, Reed RM, Gharaibeh K, Charya A, Grazioli A, Henderson R, Krupnick AS, Bittle G. Small recipient chest cavity from fibrotic lung disease in lung transplantation: Physiology matters. JHLT Open. 5, doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlto.2024.100123. 2024.
    4. Guinn N, Tanaka K, Erdoes G, Kwak J, Henderson R, Mazzeffi M, Fabbro M, Raphael J. The Year in Coagulation and Transfusion: Selected Highlights from 2022. J Cardiothor Vasc Anesth. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jvca.2023.08.132. 2023.
    5. Strauss ER, Li S, Henderson R, Carpenter R, Guo D, Thangaraju K, Katneni U, Buehler PW, Gobburu JV, Tanaka KA. A Pharmacokinetic and Plasmin-Generation Pharmacodynamic Assessment of a Tranexamic Acid Regimen Designed for Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 36(8 Pt A), 2473-2482. PMID: 35094925. 2022.
    6. Fabbro M, Patel PA, Henderson RA, Bolliger D, Tanaka KA, Mazzeffi MA. Coagulation and Transfusion Updates From 2021. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 36(9), 3447-3458. PMID: 35750604. 2022.
    7. Mazzeffi M, Henderson R, Krause E, Rabin J, Madathil R, Chow J, Grazioli A, Meyer M, Wu Z, Tanaka K. In Vitro Comparison of Recombinant and Plasma-Derived von Willebrand Factor Concentrate for Treatment of Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients. Anesth Analg. 134(2), 312-321. PMID: 34903705. 2022.
    8. Tanaka KA, Henderson R, Thangaraju K, Morita Y, Mazzeffi MA, Strauss E, Katneni U, Buehler PW. In vitro effects of emicizumab on activated clotting time in blood samples from cardiac surgical patients. Haemophilia. 28(1), 183-190. PMID: 34735039. 2022.
    9. Strauss ER, Quinn RW, Pasrija C, Henderson R, Holmes SD, D'Ambra MN, Gammie JS. Intraoperative echocardiographic assessment of mitral valve translocation. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 62(2), ezac133. PMID: 35277715. 2022.
    10. Denault A, Couture EJ, De Medicis E, Shim J, Mazzeffi M, Henderson RA, Langevin S, Dhawan R, Michaud M, Guensch DP, Berger D, Erb JM, Gebhard CE, Royse X, Levy D, Lamarche Y, Dagenais F, Deschamps A, Desjardins G, Beaubien-Souligny W. Perioperative Doppler ultrasound assessment of portal vein flow pulsatility in high-risk cardiac surgery patients: a multicentre prospective cohort study. Br J Anaesth. 129(5), 659-669. PMID: 36184294. 2022.
    11. Fontaine MJ, Lasola JJ, Henderson RA. Perioperative Platelet Transfusion: Not All Platelet Products Are Created Equal. Curr Anesthesiol Reports. 12(1), DOI: 10.1007/s40140-022-00522-4. 2022.
    12. Choi S, Mazzeffi MA, Henderson R, Mondal S, Morita Y, Deshpande S, Tanaka K. The FIBTEM paradox: Do coronary artery bypass grafting patients with high baseline FIBTEM clot firmness need more allogeneic blood transfusion?. Transfusion. 62(10), 2020-2028. PMID: 36053950. 2022.
    13. Mazzeffi M, Henderson R, Powell E, Strauss E, Williams B, Tanaka K, Yang S, Deatrick K, Madathil R. Thrombopoietin, Soluble CD40 Ligand, and Platelet Count During Veno-arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. ASAIO J. 68(5), e77-e79. PMID: 34081052. 2022.
    14. Henderson RA, Judd M, Strauss ER, Gammie JS, Mazzeffi MA, Taylor BS, Tanaka KA. Hematologic evaluation of intraoperative autologous blood collection and allogeneic transfusion in cardiac surgery. Transfusion. 61(3), 788-798. PMID: 33423288. 2021.
    15. Pasrija C, Quinn RW, Bernstein D, Tran D, Alkhatib H, Rice M, Morales D, Shah A, Ghoreishi M, Strauss ER, Henderson R, D'Ambra MN, Gammie JS. Mitral Valve Translocation: A Novel Operation for the Treatment of Secondary Mitral Regurgitation. Ann Thorac Surg. 112(6), 1954-1961. PMID: 34419436. 2021.
    16. Patel PA, Henderson RA, Bolliger D, Erdoes G, Mazzeffi MA. The Year in Coagulation: Selected Highlights from 2020. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 35(8), 2260-2272. PMID: 33781668. 2021.
    17. Mazzeffi M, Judd M, Rabin J, Tabatabai A, Menaker J, Menne A, Chow J, Shah A, Henderson R, Herr D, Tanaka K. Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor Levels During Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adults. ASAIO J. 67(8), 878-883. PMID: 33606392. 2021.
    18. Tanaka KA, Henderson RA, Strauss ER. Evolution of Viscoelastic Coagulation Testing. Expert Rev Hematol. 13(7), 697-707. PMID: 32310702. 2020.
    19. Williams B, Henderson R, Reformato VS, Pham T, Taylor BS, Tanaka KA. Hemostasis Management of Patients Undergoing Emergency Cardiac Surgery After Ticagrelor Loading. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 34(1), 168-174. PMID: 31375405. 2020.
    20. Henderson RA, Choi S. History and Practice of Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution. Curr Anesthesiol Rep. 10, 282-288. 2020.
    21. Chow JH, Abuelkasem E, Sankova S, Henderson RA, Mazzeffi MA, Tanaka KA. Reversal of Vasodilatory Shock: Current Perspectives on Conventional, Rescue, and Emerging Vasoactive Agents for the Treatment of Shock. Anesth Analg. 130(1), 15-30. PMID: 31348056. 2020.
    22. Madathil R, Tabatabai A, Rabin J, Menne A, Henderson R, Mazzeffi M, Scalea T, Tanaka K. Thromboelastometry and D-dimer elevation in Coronavirus-2019. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 34(12), 3495-3496. PMID: 32593588. 2020.
    23. Abuelkasem E, Mazzeffi MA, Henderson RA, Wipfli C, Monroe A, Strauss ER, Chow JH, Tanaka KA. Clinical impact of protamine titration-based heparin neutralization in patients undergoing coronary bypass grafting surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 33(8), 2153-2160. PMID: 30737123. 2019.
    24. Tanaka KA, Bharadwaj S, Hasan S, Judd M, Abuelkasem E, Henderson RA, Chow JH, Williams B, Mazzeffi MA, Crimmins SD, Malinow AM. Elevated fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor, and Factor VIII confer resistance to dilutional coagulopathy and activated protein C in normal pregnant women. Br J Anaesth. 122(6), 751-759. PMID: 30916034. 2019.
    25. Tanaka KA, Henderson R, Williams B. Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Cardiac Surgery: Can We Do It All With Cangrelor?. A A Pract. 13(9), 366. PMID: 31567127. 2019.
    26. Henderson RA, Mazzeffi MA, Strauss ER, Williams B, Wipfli C, Dawood M, Taylor BS, Tanaka KA. Impact of intraoperative high-volume autologous blood collection on allogeneic transfusion during and after cardiac surgery: a propensity score-matched analysis. Transfusion. 59(6), 2023-2029. PMID: 30882929. 2019.
    27. Anders M, Rock P, Cartron A, Chow J, Henderson R, Martz D, Tanaka K, Mazzeffi M. Isolated Platelet Concentrate Transfusion During Surgery: A Single-Center Observational Cohort Study. Transfusion. 59(5), 1661-1666. PMID: 30693940. 2019.
    28. Henderson R, Chow JH, Tanaka KA. A Bridge to Bloodless Surgery: Use of Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carrier for Anemia Treatment and Autologous Blood Preservation During Redo Pulmonic Valve Replacement. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 33(7), 1973-1976. PMID: 30529178. 2018.
    29. Hasan S, Abuelkasem E, Williams B, Henderson R, Mazzeffi MA, Tanaka KA. Factor IX from prothrombin complex concentrate augments low-dose tissue factor-triggered thrombin generation in vitro. Br J Anaesth. 121(4), 936-943. PMID: 30236256. 2018.
    30. Henderson RA, Mazzeffi MA, Tanaka KA. Fibrinogen Concentrate: Is It Standard Currency or Bitcoin in Bleeding Management?. Anesth Analg. 127(3), 603-604. PMID: 30113977. 2018.
    31. Chow JH, Galvagno SM, Tanaka KA, Mazzeffi MA, Chancer Z, Henderson R, McCurdy MT. When All Else Fails: Novel Use of Angiotensin II for Vasodilatory Shock: A Case Report. A A Pract. 11(7), 175-180. PMID: 29688923. 2018.
    32. Henderson RS, Deshpande S, Williams B, Taylor BS, Tanaka KA. Idarucizumab for Dabigatran Reversal in Emergency Type-A Aortic Dissection. J Cardiothor Vasc Anesth. 31(6), e80-e81. PMID: 27498256. 2017.
    33. Henderson R, Chow R, Morales R, Taylor B, Mazzeffi MA. Removal of an Entrapped Lumbar Drain After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair. A A Case Rep. 7(4), 93-5. PMID: 27525494. 2016.

 

 

 

 

Additional Publication Citations

Book Chapter
Henderson RA. Vascular Anesthesia Procedures. Alan Kaye, eds. Hemostasis, Thrombosis, Transfusion, and Blood Conservation. Oxford University Press: 2021; pp 23-40. 

 

Research Interests

Research Interest:

  • Blood product utilization
  • Coagulation profiles of cardiac surgery patients
  • Effect of blood products on endothelial function
  • Alternative blood product utilization
  • Left ventricular and right ventricular strain assessment
  • Cardiac surgery-induced acute kidney injury

 Research Activities:

  • Blood Conservation Techniques in Cardiac Surgery
  • Benefits of Autologous Blood in Cardiac Surgical Patients
  • Novel Platelet Substitutions and Advancements
  • Novel Hemodynamic Monitors in Cardiac Surgery
  • Hemolysis on Cardiopulmonary Bypass
  • Viscoelastic Coagulation Monitors and Point of Care Assessment of Coagulopathy in Cardiac Surgical Patients
  • Hemoglobin Oxygen Based Carrier Benefits and Pitfalls

Clinical Specialty Details

  • Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography

Awards and Affiliations

2009 Scholarship, University of Maryland, Baltimore
2016 Chief Resident, UMMC, Department of Anesthesiology
2018 Best of Meeting Oral Abstract Presentation, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Annual Meeting
2019 Best Clinical Science Abstract, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Anesthesiology Spring Research Retreat

Grants and Contracts

Active Grants

2020                                  Submitted: 12/2019

Co-I, 2%; PI - Magali Fontaine

Improving efficacy and safety of pathogen inactivation strategies for platelet transfusion

CERSI core grant funding FDA

Award Total: $139,252

2020                              Submitted: 6/2019          Awarded: 9/2019

PI, 100%; PI - Reney Henderson

SABM Starter Grant

SABM Starter Grant

Award Total: $25,000

Annual Indirect Cost: $25,000

Total Indirect Cost: $25,000

Annual Direct Cost: $25,000

Total Direct Cost: $25,000

12/17/2021-present

Co-I, No Salary Support; PI - Paul Buehler

Bioengineering a novel therapeutic protein complex to minimize the effects of medical device-induced hemolysis

NIH

Award Total: $701,968

Total Direct Cost: $604,358

Sub-investigator

Active Contracts

2017

PI,2%; PI – Reney Henderson

Optimized administration of Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) vs Standard

Transfusion during/after Heart Transplantation (OPSTAHT)

CSL Behring

Award Total: $309,685.80

2017

PI,2%; PI - Reney Henderson  

Reduction of Free Hemoglobin during Cardiac Surgery (REFRESH II)

Cytosorb

Award Total: $110,661.13

2020

PI,2%; PI - Reney Henderson

ROTEM sigma External Matrix Comparison Study: Venous versus Arterial Citrated Whole Blood Samples

Award Total: $30,754.10

2020

PI,2%; PI - Reney Henderson

ROTEM Sigma External Method Comparison

Instrumentation Laboratory Company

Award Total: $42,628.30

8/1/2021

PI,2%; PI - Reney Henderson

ECOM vs TDCO and FLOTRAC Clinical Accuracy Study

Award Total: $69,915.40

2/26/2023-present

PI, 1%

CRYPTICS- Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Dimethyl Sulfoxide Cryopreserved Platelets to Liquid Stored Platelets in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery

United States Military

Award Total: $384,284.00

Completed Grants

2018-2018

SCA Fellow Travel Grant

Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists

Award Total: $1,000.00

2019-2021

PI,2%; PI - Reney Henderson

Emicizumab: A Pilot in Vitro Experiment

Award Total: $60,546.34

                                       

Community Service

Local
2005-2007 Participant, DC Helping the Homeless Walk
2008-2009 Physician's Aid, Howard University Hospital
2009-2012 Translator, Catholic Charities, Washington, DC    English to Spanish Translator at Free Healthcare Clinic
2009-2012 Healthcare for the Homeless, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Free Healthcare Clinic
National  
2021-present Participant, Susan G. Komen 5K Walk
2022-present Participant, March of Dimes Walk

Professional Activity

Institution - Departmental
2019-present Member, Clinical Competency Committee, Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2021-present Resident Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Rotation Director, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2021-present  Director, Anesthesiology Resident Transesophageal Echocardiography Rotation, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2021-present Member, IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Antiracism) Taskforce, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2023-present Associate Program Director, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Program
Institutional Service
2020-present Member, Faculty Senate, University of Maryland, Baltimore
2020-present Member, Admissions Committee, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2020-present Member, Diversity Advisory Committee, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2022-present Member, LCME Subcommittee, University of Maryland School of Medicine
National Service
2020-present Member, Blood Conservation Working Group, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
2022-present Member, Blood Conservation Committee, American Society of Anesthesiologists
2022-present Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Education Committee
2022-present Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Committee
2023-present Member, Acute Kidney Injury Working Group Sub-committee, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
2023-present Editor, Frontier Anesthesiology Journal
            

Curriculum Development

I contributed to developing a web-based guide aimed at supporting virtual education for anesthesiology residents rotating in cardiothoracic anesthesiology. Leveraging Anesthesia Tool Box, I gathered existing lecture material and developed new online quizzes to supplement reduced case volumes during COVID-19. This initiative enabled our residents to continue receiving valuable educational content throughout the rotation, ultimately helping to maintain our program's board exam pass rate.