Volume 6 - Issue 12 - December 2006
Department
EP Update
05/03/2008
It has been an exciting time at Saint Vincent Health System's EP program over the last few years since we were previously spotlighted in EP Lab Digest.
It has been an exciting time at Saint Vincent Health System's EP program over the last few years since we were previously spotlighted in EP Lab Digest.
It has been an exciting time at...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Letters to the Editor
05/03/2008
I have just finished reading the article concerning TCAI's EP training program and wish to extend my congratulations and thanks for implementing a program that is long overdue.
I have just finished reading the article concerning TCAI's EP training program and wish to extend my congratulations and thanks for implementing a program that is long overdue.
I have just finished reading the...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Feature
Feature Story
05/03/2008
It really has been a win-win situation for all involved, and well worth the effort to turn this cost center into a revenue center that everyone the staff and our patients benefits from.
It really has been a win-win situation for all involved, and well worth the effort to turn this cost center into a revenue center that everyone the staff and our patients benefits from.
It really has been a win-win...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
05/03/2008
Advice a doctor can give is: rest, rest, rest! It takes time for your body to heal, and rest is what produces a strong healing.
Advice a doctor can give is: rest, rest, rest! It takes time for your body to heal, and rest is what produces a strong healing.
Advice a doctor can give is:...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Column
Feature Interview
05/03/2008
During my fellowship in San Francisco, Dr. Paul Stanger noticed that I was the only fellow who was willing to argue with him over ECG interpretations, and so he knew I had inherited the EP gene and encouraged me to extend my training.
During my fellowship in San Francisco, Dr. Paul Stanger noticed that I was the only fellow who was willing to argue with him over ECG interpretations, and so he knew I had inherited the EP gene and encouraged me to extend my training.
During my fellowship in San...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Editorial Message
05/03/2008
In this month's issue, we hear the perspective of both the physician as well as the patient.
In this month's issue, we hear the perspective of both the physician as well as the patient.
In this month's issue, we hear...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Guest Editorial
05/03/2008
As has been the recent trend, there have been advances in device development as well as methods for catheter ablation. Implantable device platforms continue to grow in both pacing and defibrillation fields.
As has been the recent trend, there have been advances in device development as well as methods for catheter ablation. Implantable device platforms continue to grow in both pacing and defibrillation fields.
As has been the recent trend,...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
05/03/2008
The heart program is one of great tradition at St. Francis Hospital and Health Center in Blue Island. It was one of the first community hospitals to perform bypass surgery 35 years ago, and that tradition has continued over the years.
The heart program is one of great tradition at St. Francis Hospital and Health Center in Blue Island. It was one of the first community hospitals to perform bypass surgery 35 years ago, and that tradition has continued over the years.
The heart program is one of...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
05/03/2008
At the Nebraska Heart Hospital (NHH), there are 2 electrophysiology labs staffed with 4 dedicated EP staff members. Our EP team members include a mix of RCIS, RT (CV), and RNs.
At the Nebraska Heart Hospital (NHH), there are 2 electrophysiology labs staffed with 4 dedicated EP staff members. Our EP team members include a mix of RCIS, RT (CV), and RNs.
At the Nebraska Heart Hospital...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
