Harvesting Techniques for Large Branches

Kimberly Wordekemper, MPAS, PA-C, is a Regional Surgery Clinical Specialist with Terumo Cardiovascular. She earned a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Kim has served as a PA for 17 years and has specialized in cardiothoracic surgery for 15 years. In this time she has completed approximately 3000 EVH procedures and approximately 100 ERAH procedures. Kim says she decided to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery because of her love for patients; she enjoys engaging with patients and their families throughout the surgical journey they take together. Kim has an independent and competitive personality which matches the passion required for a career in cardiothoracic surgery. Having the independence to perform an EVH or ERAH procedure challenges Kim to ensure every case is performed better than the last.