Volume 22 - Issue 3 - March 2014
Department
Anomalies
03/05/2014
Ehab A. Eltahawy, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI; Kun Xiang, MD, PhD
Intercoronary anastomosis should not be confused with collateral arteries, which have distinct angiographic features and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
Intercoronary anastomosis should not be confused with collateral arteries, which have distinct angiographic features and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
Intercoronary anastomosis should...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Stem Cells in the Cath Lab
03/05/2014
Howard T. Walpole, Jr., MD, MBA
Data from animal studies and clinical trials in humans suggests that the introduction of stem cells and/or specific genes into the heart can improve outcomes. However, results have been mixed.
Data from animal studies and clinical trials in humans suggests that the introduction of stem cells and/or specific genes into the heart can improve outcomes. However, results have been mixed.
Data from animal studies and...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Email notice of credentialing, job changes, promotions, etc., to us at cathlabdigest@aol.com. This month, Cath Lab Digest would like to congratulate….
Email notice of credentialing, job changes, promotions, etc., to us at cathlabdigest@aol.com. This month, Cath Lab Digest would like to congratulate….
Email notice of credentialing,...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Carolyn Winn, RN, BSN; Arlene Porter, MSN, RN-C; Dennis Kim, MD, PhD, FACC, FSCAI
Our facility is comprised of three labs: one dedicated electrophysiology (EP) lab and two diagnostic/interventional labs. Construction of our new hybrid lab began in the first quarter of 2014.
Our facility is comprised of three labs: one dedicated electrophysiology (EP) lab and two diagnostic/interventional labs. Construction of our new hybrid lab began in the first quarter of 2014.
Our facility is comprised of...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Louis Salvaggio, MD; Raghotham R. Patlola, MD, FACC
In light of recent technological developments and surprising pivotal clinical trial results, the future of renal denervation took a surprisingly tenuous turn in early 2014.
In light of recent technological developments and surprising pivotal clinical trial results, the future of renal denervation took a surprisingly tenuous turn in early 2014.
In light of recent technological...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Justin A. Ratcliffe, MD; Ramesh M. Gowda, MD; Supreeti Behuria, MD
Herein, we present a case of a single coronary artery arising from the right coronary cusp and selective engagement of each coronary artery with the use of a single diagnostic catheter via the transradial approach.
Herein, we present a case of a single coronary artery arising from the right coronary cusp and selective engagement of each coronary artery with the use of a single diagnostic catheter via the transradial approach.
Herein, we present a case of a...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Kintur Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The science of RDN had made noteworthy progress and yet with Medtronic’s announcement that its SYMPLICITY-3 (S-3) trial did not meet the predefined effectiveness endpoint dampened enthusiasm and, rightfully so, put a pause on the sprint of...
The science of RDN had made noteworthy progress and yet with Medtronic’s announcement that its SYMPLICITY-3 (S-3) trial did not meet the predefined effectiveness endpoint dampened enthusiasm and, rightfully so, put a pause on the sprint of...
The science of RDN had made...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Adele Serio, MSN, RN, RCIS
The Vascular Center of Colorado (VCC) recently engaged in a successful agreement to purchase coronary drug eluting stents (DES) with a market share commitment to a single vendor.
The Vascular Center of Colorado (VCC) recently engaged in a successful agreement to purchase coronary drug eluting stents (DES) with a market share commitment to a single vendor.
The Vascular Center of Colorado...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
News and educational events from the SICP.
News and educational events from the SICP.
News and educational events from...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Column
Cath Lab Management
03/05/2014
Sheree Schroeder, RN, BSN, RDCS, FASE
Quality cardiovascular patient care should ensure that the right patient has the right procedure with the right execution resulting in the right outcome, as benchmarked by the NCDR.
Quality cardiovascular patient care should ensure that the right patient has the right procedure with the right execution resulting in the right outcome, as benchmarked by the NCDR.
Quality cardiovascular patient...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
