S. Melissa Magness, MSN, APRN, CNP-AC

Nurse Practitioner, Heart Institute

melissa.magness@cchmc.org
Board Certified

About

Biography

I have dedicated my career to pediatric cardiology, both as a nurse and more recently as a nurse practitioner. My journey in medicine has been driven by a passion for helping children with heart conditions, particularly those in critical care. I have a special interest in caring for children with pulmonary hypertension and supporting their families through challenging times.

My national involvement includes serving as Chair of the PH Professional Network Executive Committee for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association and working with the Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Network. These roles allow me to contribute to improving patient care on a broader scale, ensuring that children with pulmonary hypertension receive the best possible treatment.

In addition to my clinical work, I am proud to be one of the medical co-directors of Camp Joyful Hearts, a weeklong residential camp for children with heart defects, pulmonary hypertension and heart transplants. This camp provides a unique opportunity for children to experience joy and camaraderie with a support network of other kids in similar circumstances.

I collaborate closely with other Cincinnati Children's providers and clinicians in both clinical and research endeavors. Together, we strive to improve care for children with pulmonary hypertension, continuously seeking new ways to enhance treatment and outcomes.

Interests

Pediatric cardiology; pulmonary arterial hypertension

Services and Specialties

Pulmonary Hypertension, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia BPD

Publications

Mortality Patterns in Pediatric Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: Insights Into Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure Associations. Takajo, D; Critser, PJ; Cash, M; Magness, M; Hirsch, R. Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease. 2025; 14:e037908.

Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Lung Magnetic Resonance Imaging Phenotype in Moderate and Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia-Pulmonary Hypertension. Bjorkman, KR; Miles, KG; Bellew, LE; Schneider, KA; Magness, SM; Higano, NS; Ollberding, NJ; Cordon, XH; Hirsch, RM; Hysinger, E; Woods, JC; Critser, PJ. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2024; 210:318-328.

B-18 | Elevated Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure is an Independent Predictor of Mortality in Pediatric Pulmonary Vein Stenosis. Takajo, D; Critser, P; Cash, M; Magness, M; Hirsch, R. Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. 2024; 3:101584.

Kiosk 3R-TB-09 Impaired Atrial Function in Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Patients Using Cardiac MRI. Miles, K; Ta, H; Bjorkman, K; Hirsch, R; Lang, S; Cash, M; Magness, M; O'Neil, M; Luebbe, K; Critser, P. Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. 2024; 26:100544.

Occurrence of sleep-disordered breathing in children with pulmonary hypertension. Ignatiuk, D; Miles, K; Gurbani, N; Hossain, MM; Cash, M; Magness, M; Hirsch, R; Simakajornboon, N. Pediatric Pulmonology. 2023; 58:3566-3573.

Abstract 17909: Pulmonary Hypertension is Associated With Morbidity, Mortality and Prolonged Hospitalization in Premature Infants With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Becker, KC; Bjorkman, KR; Ta, HT; Schneider, K; Bellew, L; Hysinger, E; Magness, SM; Critser, P. Circulation. 2023; 148:a17909.

Factors leading to supranormal cardiac index in pediatric pulmonary hypertension patients treated with parenteral prostanoid therapy. Miles, KG; Critser, PJ; Evers, PD; Cash, M; Magness, M; Geers, E; O'Neil, M; Gao, Z; Ollberding, NJ; Hirsch, R. Pulmonary Circulation. 2023; 13:e12264.

Long-term exercise and pulmonary function outcomes in a contemporary cohort of children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Miles, KG; Powell, AW; Critser, PJ; Hardie, W; O'Neil, M; Cash, M; Magness, M; Geers, E; Mays, W; Hirsch, R. Pediatric Pulmonology. 2023; 58:1471-1480.

Failure to tolerate continuous subcutaneous treprostinil in pediatric pulmonary hypertension patients. McSweeney, J; Colglazier, E; Becerra, J; Leary, B; Miller-Reed, K; Walker, S; Tillman, K; Magness, M; Ogawa, M; Bannon, W; Whalen, E; Engstrand, S; DiPasquale, Z; Connor, JA. Pulmonary Circulation. 2023; 13:e12224.

LONG-TERM EXERCISE OUTCOMES IN A CONTEMPORARY COHORT OF CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA AND PULMONARY HYPERTENSION. Miles, K; Powell, AW; Critser, P; Oneil, M; Geers, E; Cash, M; Mays, W; Magness, SM; Hirsch, R. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2022; 79:1667.

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