Volume 27 - Issue 3 - March 2019
Feature
NPF Endorsed Features
04/04/2019
Peter D. Zang
Donovan G. Kearns
Vipawee S. Chat
Jashin J. Wu, MD
Dermatologists may soon have 2 more FDA-approved drugs for effectively controlling plaque psoriasis.
Dermatologists may soon have 2 more FDA-approved drugs for effectively controlling plaque psoriasis.
Dermatologists may soon have 2...
04/04/2019
The Dermatologist
Case Report
03/05/2019
Robert Attaran1, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, Mahmoud Abdelghany2, MD, Carlos Mena-Hurtado3, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Robert Attaran1, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPV...
To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of the use of the Shockwave lithoplasty balloon in a vein, in the treatment of post-thrombotic stenosis.
To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of the use of the Shockwave lithoplasty balloon in a vein, in the treatment of post-thrombotic stenosis.
To our knowledge, this is the...
03/05/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
03/04/2019
Sheharyar Minhas, MD1, Kevin Barretto2, Maira Malik2,3, Sunil Dhar, MD1,2
1Department of Cardiology; Department of Internal Medicine, Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 2Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 3Combined Military Hospital, Lahore Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
Sheharyar Minhas, MD1, Kevin Barretto...
Iatrogenic AV fistulas result from penetration of a needle through an arterial and venous tributary during angiographic catheterization procedures. Rarely, when the communication between the artery and vein does not seal spontaneously, an AV...
Iatrogenic AV fistulas result from penetration of a needle through an arterial and venous tributary during angiographic catheterization procedures. Rarely, when the communication between the artery and vein does not seal spontaneously, an AV...
Iatrogenic AV fistulas result...
03/04/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Suggested Methodology
03/04/2019
Roy B. Mukku1, MD, Joseph A. Walsh1, MD, MSc, Brett Sheridan2, MD, David V. Daniels1, MD
Roy B. Mukku1, MD, Joseph A. Walsh1, ...
In patients on VA-ECMO who develop pulmonary edema with resulting RV distension and failure, the use of balloon atrial septostomy for left heart decompression may be used as a “stress test” to assess the viability and functionality of the RV.
In patients on VA-ECMO who develop pulmonary edema with resulting RV distension and failure, the use of balloon atrial septostomy for left heart decompression may be used as a “stress test” to assess the viability and functionality of the RV.
In patients on VA-ECMO who...
03/04/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Department
At the Forefront
03/06/2019
Cath Lab Digest talks with Sanjeev Saxena, MD, MBA, FACC, Appalachian Cardiovascular Associates, Fort Payne, Alabama.
Cath Lab Digest talks with Sanjeev Sa...
In the rural setting where I practice, there is only one hospital in the entire county. There is no other hospital within an hour’s drive to take my patients to and perform catheterizations that wouldn’t disrupt the patient flow in my clinic....
In the rural setting where I practice, there is only one hospital in the entire county. There is no other hospital within an hour’s drive to take my patients to and perform catheterizations that wouldn’t disrupt the patient flow in my clinic....
In the rural setting where I...
03/06/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
03/05/2019
Mary Svendrowski, RN, BSN, CCRN, RCIS, Bria Kneller, RN, BSN, CCRN, Anthony Renrick, MSN, RN, RCIS, Atlanta, Georgia
Mary Svendrowski, RN, BSN, CCRN, RCIS...
Emory is the considered the birthplace of modern interventional cardiology.
Emory is the considered the birthplace of modern interventional cardiology.
Emory is the considered the...
03/05/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Letters to the Editor
03/03/2019
Faris G. Araj, MD, Julie Cox, BSN, RN, BS, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Faris G. Araj, MD, Julie Cox, BSN, RN...
The subclavian vein, compared to other central vascular access sites, offers the potential of lower infectious and thrombotic events(2,3), in addition to greater patient comfort during long-term use.
The subclavian vein, compared to other central vascular access sites, offers the potential of lower infectious and thrombotic events(2,3), in addition to greater patient comfort during long-term use.
The subclavian vein, compared to...
03/03/2019
Cath Lab Digest
03/04/2019
Ferdinand Kiemeneij1, MD, PhD, Darren Klass2, MD, PhD, and Sandeep Nathan3, MD, MSc
Ferdinand Kiemeneij1, MD, PhD, Darren...
Accessing the radial artery distal to the wrist in the anatomic snuffbox is a reasonable option for primary access, as well as a suitable bailout option.
Accessing the radial artery distal to the wrist in the anatomic snuffbox is a reasonable option for primary access, as well as a suitable bailout option.
Accessing the radial artery...
03/04/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
03/03/2019
Cost containment is a constant battle in healthcare and especially in high cost procedural areas.
Cost containment is a constant battle in healthcare and especially in high cost procedural areas.
Cost containment is a constant...
03/03/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Journal Club
03/03/2019
Marshall W. Ritchey, MS, MBA, RCIS, CPFT, CET, Cardiology Consultant
Marshall W. Ritchey, MS, MBA, RCIS, C...
Complications are uncomfortable and scary for our patients. Now is the time to focus on how to avoid radial artery complications in the future, and how to quickly respond and treat complications appropriately when they do occur.
Complications are uncomfortable and scary for our patients. Now is the time to focus on how to avoid radial artery complications in the future, and how to quickly respond and treat complications appropriately when they do occur.
Complications are uncomfortable...
03/03/2019
Cath Lab Digest
