Volume 23 - Issue 11 - November 2015
11/03/2015
Anthony J. Minisi, MD
I readily acknowledge that my initial reaction to innovation is skepticism. As a result, my response to early reports of performing catheterization through the right radial artery was dismissive.
I readily acknowledge that my initial reaction to innovation is skepticism. As a result, my response to early reports of performing catheterization through the right radial artery was dismissive.
I readily acknowledge that my...
11/03/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
11/03/2015
Amy J. Newell, RT(R)
Early in my career as a radiologic technologist (RT), I spent many years dedicated to saving lives as a team member in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. I fondly recall, throughout those years, the week each November where RTs were...
Early in my career as a radiologic technologist (RT), I spent many years dedicated to saving lives as a team member in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. I fondly recall, throughout those years, the week each November where RTs were...
Early in my career as a...
11/03/2015
Cath Lab Digest
New Devices
11/03/2015
Rahul Rao, BSME; Richard R. Heuser, MD, FACC, FACP, FESC, FSCAI; William Van Alstine, DVM, PhD; Terry Buelna, BSME; Adam Gold, MSME
Although the number of patients treated with hypertension with our device is small, it appears to be an approach that can result in an immediate blood pressure drop, similar to open sympathectomy.
Although the number of patients treated with hypertension with our device is small, it appears to be an approach that can result in an immediate blood pressure drop, similar to open sympathectomy.
Although the number of patients...
11/03/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Department
CLI Perspectives
11/03/2015
Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Dierk Scheinert, MD
LINC is viewed as one of the largest and most comprehensive peripheral meetings in the world. This reputation is rightfully gained, as LINC has provided tremendous value over the years to physicians’ daily practice.
LINC is viewed as one of the largest and most comprehensive peripheral meetings in the world. This reputation is rightfully gained, as LINC has provided tremendous value over the years to physicians’ daily practice.
LINC is viewed as one of the...
11/03/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Column
Calcium Corner
11/02/2015
Gregory Piazza, MD, MS
SEATTLE II was a prospective, single-arm, multi-center trial of the EkoSonic Endovascular System (EKOS Corporation) used with alteplase, a tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), for treatment of acute pulmonary embolism.
SEATTLE II was a prospective, single-arm, multi-center trial of the EkoSonic Endovascular System (EKOS Corporation) used with alteplase, a tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), for treatment of acute pulmonary embolism.
SEATTLE II was a prospective,...
11/02/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Spotlight
11/02/2015
Jana Hart, BSN, RN
We have 5 cath lab rooms in total with 3 designated for cardiac cath, vascular, and structural heart procedures, and 2 designated for electrophysiology. We have approximately 40 staff members in our lab.
We have 5 cath lab rooms in total with 3 designated for cardiac cath, vascular, and structural heart procedures, and 2 designated for electrophysiology. We have approximately 40 staff members in our lab.
We have 5 cath lab rooms in...
11/02/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
11/01/2015
An interesting question that came our way regarding a patient taken to the cath lab after an un-witnessed arrest.
An interesting question that came our way regarding a patient taken to the cath lab after an un-witnessed arrest.
An interesting question that...
11/01/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
Case Report
11/02/2015
Nha Huynh, DO; Kintur Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Ulrich Luft, MD
Here, we demonstrate that percutaneous closure of a pmVSD using transradial and basilic vein access can be successful, safe, and can avoid the potential risks of bleeding and vascular complications associated with the transfemoral approach.
Here, we demonstrate that percutaneous closure of a pmVSD using transradial and basilic vein access can be successful, safe, and can avoid the potential risks of bleeding and vascular complications associated with the transfemoral approach.
Here, we demonstrate that...
11/02/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Continuing Education
Education
11/02/2015
Richard J. Merschen, EdS, MS, RT(R)(CV), RCIS; Mfonobong Ikpim, BS, RT(R); Fahad Alghamdi, BS; Xinmin Liu, BS, RT(R)
Pulmonary hypertension (PHTN) is an abnormal elevation in pulmonary artery pressure and may be an idiopathic presentation, the result of left heart failure, pulmonary vascular disease, thromboembolic events, interstitial lung diseases, or a...
Pulmonary hypertension (PHTN) is an abnormal elevation in pulmonary artery pressure and may be an idiopathic presentation, the result of left heart failure, pulmonary vascular disease, thromboembolic events, interstitial lung diseases, or a...
Pulmonary hypertension (PHTN) is...
11/02/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Insights
Blog
11/01/2015
C. Jane Haddox, BSRT, ARRT(R)(CV), CVIR
We’ve all been there. You’re on call and come in at 2 am or so. Then, you get up to be back at work at 7 am.
We’ve all been there. You’re on call and come in at 2 am or so. Then, you get up to be back at work at 7 am.
We’ve all been there. You’re on...
11/01/2015
Cath Lab Digest
