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Volume 29 - Issue 11 - November 2021

Department

Spotlight Interview
11/07/2021
Stanley Katz, MD, FACC; Ram Jadonath, MD, FACC, FHRS; Andrew Persits, MD, FACC; Rohit Maini, MD, FACC; Anne Marie Dillon, MS, RN, NE-BC, CCRN-K; John Guerra, BS, PA-C; Lindsey Tereso, BS, RN, CEN-CMC, CVRN-BC II; Steven J. Lederman, MD, FACC; Darrien Garay, MS
Peconic Bay Medical Center is part of Northwell Health and reports to The Eastern Region Cardiac Service Line.
Peconic Bay Medical Center is part of Northwell Health and reports to The Eastern Region Cardiac Service Line.
Peconic Bay Medical Center is...
11/07/2021
Cath Lab Digest

Insights

Case + Interview
11/07/2021
Srinivasa Potluri, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The patient is an 86-year-old male with known coronary artery disease (CAD). Three years ago, he had robotic left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft to the left anterior descending (LAD) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the...
The patient is an 86-year-old male with known coronary artery disease (CAD). Three years ago, he had robotic left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft to the left anterior descending (LAD) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the...
The patient is an 86-year-old...
11/07/2021
Cath Lab Digest

Feature

Case + Interview
11/07/2021
Srinivasa Potluri, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The patient is an 86-year-old male with known coronary artery disease (CAD). Three years ago, he had robotic left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft to the left anterior descending (LAD) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the...
The patient is an 86-year-old male with known coronary artery disease (CAD). Three years ago, he had robotic left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft to the left anterior descending (LAD) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the...
The patient is an 86-year-old...
11/07/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Case Series
11/07/2021
Richard J. Markiewicz, MD; Saleh El Dassouki, MD; Nicholas McKay, RN
SARS-CoV-2 has put tremendous pressure on healthcare systems. Various efforts have been made to provide a safe work environment for healthcare personnel and safe patient care. This has led to both a shortage of beds and of staffing personnel.
SARS-CoV-2 has put tremendous pressure on healthcare systems. Various efforts have been made to provide a safe work environment for healthcare personnel and safe patient care. This has led to both a shortage of beds and of staffing personnel.
SARS-CoV-2 has put tremendous...
11/07/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Program Success: Expert Advice
11/07/2021
Anne Beekman, BSN, RN; Dan Halverson
In this month’s article, I have asked Anne Beekman, Director of Care Pathway Solutions, Terumo Health Outcomes, along with Dan Halverson, CEO of Sightline, a healthcare process improvement and project management company, to address the issues...
In this month’s article, I have asked Anne Beekman, Director of Care Pathway Solutions, Terumo Health Outcomes, along with Dan Halverson, CEO of Sightline, a healthcare process improvement and project management company, to address the issues...
In this month’s article, I have...
11/07/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Large-Bore Access & Closure
11/04/2021
Elliott M. Goodwin, DO; Jeffrey Roesch, MD; Angelo Marino, DO; Jeffrey B. Hirsh, MD; Joshua Cornman-Homonoff, MD
Mid- to large-bore percutaneous interventional procedures such as structural heart repairs, catheter ablations, thrombectomies, and leadless pacemaker implantations are increasing in number as more devices and applications are developed.
Mid- to large-bore percutaneous interventional procedures such as structural heart repairs, catheter ablations, thrombectomies, and leadless pacemaker implantations are increasing in number as more devices and applications are developed.
Mid- to large-bore percutaneous...
11/04/2021
Cath Lab Digest
TAVR
11/04/2021
Milan N. Patel, BS , MD; Radhika-Alicia P. Patel, RA, MPH; Abha Kulkarni, MS, MPH; Mihika Shah, MS; Pratik B. Patel, MD, FACC; Shreya Patel; Monarch Shah, MD
Since its approval, transcatheter aortic valve replacement has been an important innovation in the treatment of severe aortic stenosis and serves as an alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients.
Since its approval, transcatheter aortic valve replacement has been an important innovation in the treatment of severe aortic stenosis and serves as an alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients.
Since its approval,...
11/04/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Discussion
11/04/2021
Marwan F. Jumean, MD; Maria M. Patarroyo, MD; Bindu Akkanti, MD
A 55-year-old gentleman with multiple cardiovascular risk factors including hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, known coronary artery disease, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation on apixaban presented to an outside institution with...
A 55-year-old gentleman with multiple cardiovascular risk factors including hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, known coronary artery disease, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation on apixaban presented to an outside institution with...
A 55-year-old gentleman with...
11/04/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Program Success: Expert Advice
11/03/2021
Tim W. Attebery, DSc, MBA, FACHE, MD; Joyce Froetschel
When choosing an accreditation provider, it is important to consider the value this effort will add to your specialty program. Many accreditation approaches are designed to fulfill state requirements (if in place), but Corazon believes this...
When choosing an accreditation provider, it is important to consider the value this effort will add to your specialty program. Many accreditation approaches are designed to fulfill state requirements (if in place), but Corazon believes this...
When choosing an accreditation...
11/03/2021
Cath Lab Digest

Column

Clinical Editor's Corner
11/03/2021
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
In the last month, we had a few unexpected events requiring urgent action from the cath lab nurses and technologists. Like all labs, we discuss and review what to do in emergencies and what safety measures are needed.
In the last month, we had a few unexpected events requiring urgent action from the cath lab nurses and technologists. Like all labs, we discuss and review what to do in emergencies and what safety measures are needed.
In the last month, we had a few...
11/03/2021
Cath Lab Digest