Volume 24 - Issue 6 - June 2016
Feature
Transradial Series
01/05/2021
Tak W. Kwan, MD, FACC; Apurva Patel, MD; Roosha Parikh, MD; Joseph Puma, DO
We present a unique case of a patient with iliac artery stenosis, chronic total occlusion of the left superficial femoral artery, and tibial artery stenosis, who underwent successful percutaneous endovascular intervention with dual access...
We present a unique case of a patient with iliac artery stenosis, chronic total occlusion of the left superficial femoral artery, and tibial artery stenosis, who underwent successful percutaneous endovascular intervention with dual access...
We present a unique case of a...
01/05/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
06/07/2016
Bernetta M. Howard, BSN, CCRN, RN-BC; Orlando Marrero, RCIS, MBA; Gautam Kumar, MD, FSCAI; Rupak Desai, MBBS
Here, we have demonstrated that rotational atherectomy with adjunctive Chocolate balloon angioplasty facilitates excellent stent expansion and apposition, and will hopefully decrease the risk of restenosis and thrombosis in this very...
Here, we have demonstrated that rotational atherectomy with adjunctive Chocolate balloon angioplasty facilitates excellent stent expansion and apposition, and will hopefully decrease the risk of restenosis and thrombosis in this very...
Here, we have demonstrated that...
06/07/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
06/07/2016
Farhan Ali, MD, MA, MPH, FSCAI, FACC, RPVI; D. Paul Stewart, DO
The optimal therapy for coronary aneurysms is uncertain. In high-risk anatomies unsuitable for stent-assisted coiling, use of the Medtronic Concerto system may be a reasonable therapy.
The optimal therapy for coronary aneurysms is uncertain. In high-risk anatomies unsuitable for stent-assisted coiling, use of the Medtronic Concerto system may be a reasonable therapy.
The optimal therapy for coronary...
06/07/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
06/06/2016
David Drucker, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Here, we discuss our experience with the NIRxcell stent in two challenging cases, a male with an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and multiple comorbidities, and a female with complicated coronary anatomy and a history of medical...
Here, we discuss our experience with the NIRxcell stent in two challenging cases, a male with an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and multiple comorbidities, and a female with complicated coronary anatomy and a history of medical...
Here, we discuss our experience...
06/06/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
06/07/2016
Katherine Kay Brown, MSN, RN
As the focus in the healthcare field shifts to more fully address stroke as a disease process, no longer does treatment revolve around rehabilitation and supportive care, which has been the mainstay for decades.
As the focus in the healthcare field shifts to more fully address stroke as a disease process, no longer does treatment revolve around rehabilitation and supportive care, which has been the mainstay for decades.
As the focus in the healthcare...
06/07/2016
Cath Lab Digest
06/07/2016
Kara Mucilli, RN, BSN
Being a valve clinic coordinator (VCC), you wear a multitude of hats; it is important that you are confident and comfortable in the realm of cardiology, and display a vast knowledge in the field. Patients ask a lot of questions and you are...
Being a valve clinic coordinator (VCC), you wear a multitude of hats; it is important that you are confident and comfortable in the realm of cardiology, and display a vast knowledge in the field. Patients ask a lot of questions and you are...
Being a valve clinic coordinator...
06/07/2016
Cath Lab Digest
06/07/2016
Alon Yarkoni, MD, FACC
Initially, we felt there was no way we could do this procedure within our current cath lab, expecting to have to wait to purchase a new camera and renovate the whole layout, which is a huge project. Yet we found we could use the lab we...
Initially, we felt there was no way we could do this procedure within our current cath lab, expecting to have to wait to purchase a new camera and renovate the whole layout, which is a huge project. Yet we found we could use the lab we...
Initially, we felt there was no...
06/07/2016
Cath Lab Digest
06/06/2016
Cris Villanueva; Jeanette Simons; Andy Buchanan; Jorge Saucedo, MD; Ted Feldman, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FESC
The interventional cardiology team at NorthShore University HealthSystem performed four complex cardiology cases at Evanston Hospital on Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd and 3rd, that were streamed live to the 2016 American College of...
The interventional cardiology team at NorthShore University HealthSystem performed four complex cardiology cases at Evanston Hospital on Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd and 3rd, that were streamed live to the 2016 American College of...
The interventional cardiology...
06/06/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Department
CLI Perspectives
06/06/2016
George L. Adams, MD, MHS, MBA, FACC, FSCAI; Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FSCAI
In this issue, we are privileged to have two busy critical limb ischemia (CLI) specialists, Dr. George Adams and Dr. Fadi Saab, discuss the controversial topic of imposing ultrasound for access in all arterial conduits during CLI therapy.
In this issue, we are privileged to have two busy critical limb ischemia (CLI) specialists, Dr. George Adams and Dr. Fadi Saab, discuss the controversial topic of imposing ultrasound for access in all arterial conduits during CLI therapy.
In this issue, we are privileged...
06/06/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
06/05/2016
Rachael Coe, RN, BSN
We have a three-lab facility that is supported by a dedicated four-bay pre and post area as well as our radial lounge.
We have a three-lab facility that is supported by a dedicated four-bay pre and post area as well as our radial lounge.
We have a three-lab facility...
06/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
