Volume 24 - Issue 9 - September 2016
Department
Letters to the Editor
09/05/2016
A question on the portrayal of the human heart.
A question on the portrayal of the human heart.
A question on the portrayal of...
09/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Beyond Borders
09/05/2016
Chris Steelman, MS, RT(R)(CI), RCIS, RCSA, Medical University of South Carolina, Children’s Hospital, Charleston, South Carolina
Chris Steelman, MS, RT(R)(CI), RCIS, ...
People with cardiovascular disease or those who are at high cardiovascular risk need early detection, regardless of their economic realities.
People with cardiovascular disease or those who are at high cardiovascular risk need early detection, regardless of their economic realities.
People with cardiovascular...
09/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
Case Report
09/05/2016
Khalid Amber, FACC, FSCAI, FESC, Hussein A. Alsalkhi, MD, Ahmed N. Rajeeb, MD, Najaf Cardiac Center, An Najaf, Iraq
Khalid Amber, FACC, FSCAI, FESC, Huss...
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) or rupture (VSR) after acute myocardial infarction is an uncommon but catastrophic event with poor prognosis. Immediate surgical closure with hemodynamic support (such as an intra-aortic balloon pump or IABP)...
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) or rupture (VSR) after acute myocardial infarction is an uncommon but catastrophic event with poor prognosis. Immediate surgical closure with hemodynamic support (such as an intra-aortic balloon pump or IABP)...
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)...
09/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
09/05/2016
Sana Salam1, Hassan Hashmi, MD2, David Toups, MD2, Sohail Khan, MD2, FACC, FSCAI
Sana Salam1, Hassan Hashmi, MD2, Davi...
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a severe form of deep vein thrombosis characterized by swelling, pain, and bluish discoloration.
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a severe form of deep vein thrombosis characterized by swelling, pain, and bluish discoloration.
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a...
09/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Review
09/05/2016
Harsh Agrawal, MD1, Kul Aggarwal, MD1,2
Harsh Agrawal, MD1, Kul Aggarwal, MD1...
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) have increased both in number and complexity in the last two decades. Tackling complex coronary lesions in patients who have reduced coronary and central perfusion pressures, depressed cardiac output,...
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) have increased both in number and complexity in the last two decades. Tackling complex coronary lesions in patients who have reduced coronary and central perfusion pressures, depressed cardiac output,...
Percutaneous coronary...
09/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Column
Cath Lab Management
09/05/2016
Anne Beekman, RN, Vice President, Consulting, MedAxiom Consulting,
Neptune Beach, Florida
Anne Beekman, RN, Vice President, Con...
As cath lab margins decline and competition grows, many programs are looking for ways to shore up business. Popular options for cath lab optimization include initiating a same-day discharge program for procedural patients, preparing for...
As cath lab margins decline and competition grows, many programs are looking for ways to shore up business. Popular options for cath lab optimization include initiating a same-day discharge program for procedural patients, preparing for...
As cath lab margins decline and...
09/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
New Ideas
09/05/2016
Arkady Uryash, MD1, Harjit Gill, PhD2, Andrew Hoffmann, BSc3
Arkady Uryash, MD1, Harjit Gill, PhD2...
Low sonic vibroacoustic stimulation (VAS) has shown to enhance clot disruption and stimulate vasodilation. Moreover, transthoracic diastolic timed VAS (tdVAS) (50 Hz, 2 mm) has shown to enhance myocardial relaxation, improve left ventricular...
Low sonic vibroacoustic stimulation (VAS) has shown to enhance clot disruption and stimulate vasodilation. Moreover, transthoracic diastolic timed VAS (tdVAS) (50 Hz, 2 mm) has shown to enhance myocardial relaxation, improve left ventricular...
Low sonic vibroacoustic...
09/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Ask the Expert
09/05/2016
Zaheed Tai, DO, FACC, FSCAI, Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Florida
Zaheed Tai, DO, FACC, FSCAI, Winter H...
In this second article in the series, we will present cases illustrating the clinical applications of each device followed by a brief discussion.
In this second article in the series, we will present cases illustrating the clinical applications of each device followed by a brief discussion.
In this second article in the...
09/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Safety
09/05/2016
Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, Chief, Cardiology, Long Beach VA Medical Center, Long Beach, California
Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, Chief, Cardiolo...
A team that has good situational awareness has all of their zones covered, and will win over any team that relies on a single star player.
A team that has good situational awareness has all of their zones covered, and will win over any team that relies on a single star player.
A team that has good situational...
09/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
09/05/2016
Katherine Kay Brown, MSN, RN, Vice President, Corazon, Inc.,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Katherine Kay Brown, MSN, RN, Vice Pr...
Corazon experience has shown that programs that integrate novice staff within an inclusive learning environment, while encouraging the competent and expert staff to enhance their clinical and leadership skills, are the most successful with...
Corazon experience has shown that programs that integrate novice staff within an inclusive learning environment, while encouraging the competent and expert staff to enhance their clinical and leadership skills, are the most successful with...
Corazon experience has shown...
09/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
