Volume 7 - Issue 5 - May 2007
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Anne B. Curtis, MD, FHRS, FACC, FAHA, Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Disease, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Anne B. Curtis, MD, FHRS, FACC, FAHA,...
In 1996, the American Heart Association and the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE, now the Heart Rhythm Society) published a scientific statement on Personal and Public Safety Issues Related to Arrhythmias That May...
In 1996, the American Heart Association and the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE, now the Heart Rhythm Society) published a scientific statement on Personal and Public Safety Issues Related to Arrhythmias That May...
In 1996, the American Heart...
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EP Lab Digest
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Mark Sierra, MD, Cardiology Fellow and Christian Machado, MD, FACC, Director of Electrophysiology and Cardiology Fellowship Program, Providence Heart Institute, Southfield, Michigan
Mark Sierra, MD, Cardiology Fellow an...
It is estimated that each year there are more than 900,000 implantable cardiac devices prescribed worldwide. There have also been an increasing number of MRI systems worldwide, with about 35 million magnetic imaging procedures performed...
It is estimated that each year there are more than 900,000 implantable cardiac devices prescribed worldwide. There have also been an increasing number of MRI systems worldwide, with about 35 million magnetic imaging procedures performed...
It is estimated that each year...
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EP Lab Digest
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Macy Smith, MD and John D. Hummel, MD Cardiovascular Services The OSU Ross Heart Hospital Columbus, Ohio
Macy Smith, MD and John D. Hummel, MD...
Case History
This case involves a 65-year-old Caucasian woman with a one-year history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, who presented to our institution for curative ablation. Previously, she was rhythm-controlled with amiodarone and...
Case History
This case involves a 65-year-old Caucasian woman with a one-year history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, who presented to our institution for curative ablation. Previously, she was rhythm-controlled with amiodarone and...
Case History
This case...
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EP Lab Digest
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Debbie Kulik, RN, BSN, MSA, Nurse Manager, Heart Center: HRC, QA and Prep, Royal Oak, Michigan
Debbie Kulik, RN, BSN, MSA, Nurse Man...
What is the size of your EP lab facility and number of staff members? What is the mix of credentials at your lab?
Our hospital system has EP labs located at our Royal Oak and Troy campuses. Our responses in this Spotlight Interview...
What is the size of your EP lab facility and number of staff members? What is the mix of credentials at your lab?
Our hospital system has EP labs located at our Royal Oak and Troy campuses. Our responses in this Spotlight Interview...
What is the size of your EP lab...
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EP Lab Digest
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Steven A. Rothman, MD, Campus Chief, Cardiology Division, Main Line Health Heart Center, Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Steven A. Rothman, MD, Campus Chief, ...
Approximately one year earlier, the patient had an episode of atypical chest discomfort that was ultimately diagnosed as a muscular strain. As part of his work-up, he underwent a cardiac stress test and echocardiogram, both of which were read...
Approximately one year earlier, the patient had an episode of atypical chest discomfort that was ultimately diagnosed as a muscular strain. As part of his work-up, he underwent a cardiac stress test and echocardiogram, both of which were read...
Approximately one year earlier,...
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EP Lab Digest
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Linda C. Moulton, RN, MS, Owner, Critical Care ED and C.C.E. Consulting, Faculty, Order and Disorder Electrophysiology Training Program, Springfield, Illinois
Linda C. Moulton, RN, MS, Owner, Crit...
Historical Reports and Findings in the Animal Lab
The first suggestion that paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) could be induced from parasympathetic or vagal ganglia came from Coumel in 1989.1 In this work, two forms of PAF were proposed:...
Historical Reports and Findings in the Animal Lab
The first suggestion that paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) could be induced from parasympathetic or vagal ganglia came from Coumel in 1989.1 In this work, two forms of PAF were proposed:...
Historical Reports and Findings...
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EP Lab Digest
Column
Editorial
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Jodie Elrod, Managing Editor
Jodie Elrod, Managing Editor
Just in time for the annual Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) meeting, we have prepared a big issue for you! Highlights from our May 2007 issue include an article on the question of whether or not an ICD patient should drive is an important quality...
Just in time for the annual Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) meeting, we have prepared a big issue for you! Highlights from our May 2007 issue include an article on the question of whether or not an ICD patient should drive is an important quality...
Just in time for the annual...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
