Volume 5 - Issue 1 - January 2005
Feature
Feature Story
05/01/2008
Since the Heart & Vascular Care Arrhythmia Services Department opened in late October 2003, over 1500 patients have been served. Physicians and staff handle approximately 350-400 transtelephonics, 80 Holters, and 60 events per month.
Since the Heart & Vascular Care Arrhythmia Services Department opened in late October 2003, over 1500 patients have been served. Physicians and staff handle approximately 350-400 transtelephonics, 80 Holters, and 60 events per month.
Since the Heart & Vascular Care...
05/01/2008
EP Lab Digest
Review
05/01/2008
While there was no real breakthrough in the field of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) in 2004, there was continuous progress in that field.
While there was no real breakthrough in the field of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) in 2004, there was continuous progress in that field.
While there was no real...
05/01/2008
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
05/01/2008
This report demonstrates the technical feasibility of implanting a left ventricular lead via the coronary sinus vein in a patient post the Batista procedure.
This report demonstrates the technical feasibility of implanting a left ventricular lead via the coronary sinus vein in a patient post the Batista procedure.
This report demonstrates the...
05/01/2008
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
05/01/2008
This case illustrates several important points: (1) Competitive athletes can be highly motivated and want to continue to compete at all costs even if there is a risk for sudden death; (2) Data on the safety of competing in athletic sports...
This case illustrates several important points: (1) Competitive athletes can be highly motivated and want to continue to compete at all costs even if there is a risk for sudden death; (2) Data on the safety of competing in athletic sports...
This case illustrates several...
05/01/2008
EP Lab Digest
Review
05/01/2008
The use of adequate tools greatly facilitated our ablation procedures, not only in terms of efficacy, but also by reducing procedural and fluoroscopic time. Further studies are underway to evaluate the efficacy of the RAMP-1 approach vs...
The use of adequate tools greatly facilitated our ablation procedures, not only in terms of efficacy, but also by reducing procedural and fluoroscopic time. Further studies are underway to evaluate the efficacy of the RAMP-1 approach vs...
The use of adequate tools...
05/01/2008
EP Lab Digest
Review
05/01/2008
The year 2004 brought a number of important events in cryotherapy. In 2004, the FDA approved the use of the Freezor Max catheter for use in the US.
The year 2004 brought a number of important events in cryotherapy. In 2004, the FDA approved the use of the Freezor Max catheter for use in the US.
The year 2004 brought a number...
05/01/2008
EP Lab Digest
Column
Feature Interview
05/01/2008
In this interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with Charlie Young, MD, Director of the Electrophysiology Service at Kaiser Permanente Santa Teresa Hospital in San Jose, California.
In this interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with Charlie Young, MD, Director of the Electrophysiology Service at Kaiser Permanente Santa Teresa Hospital in San Jose, California.
In this interview, EP Lab Digest...
05/01/2008
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
05/01/2008
The cardiac electrophysiology lab at Central Baptist has 3 dedicated EP labs, including 5 electrophysiologists, 9 RNs, 4 RTs, 1 EP manager, and 2 dedicated RNs.
The cardiac electrophysiology lab at Central Baptist has 3 dedicated EP labs, including 5 electrophysiologists, 9 RNs, 4 RTs, 1 EP manager, and 2 dedicated RNs.
The cardiac electrophysiology...
05/01/2008
EP Lab Digest
