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Volume 4 - Issue 6 - June 2004

Column

Guest Editorial
05/03/2008
We have a number of interesting articles this month. From inventory management to C.O.N. preparation, our authors all describe different methods they have used to help smooth and improve EP productivity.
We have a number of interesting articles this month. From inventory management to C.O.N. preparation, our authors all describe different methods they have used to help smooth and improve EP productivity.
We have a number of interesting...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
05/03/2008
This electrophysiology lab is the newest addition to the cardiac program at Porter Adventist Hospital. The EP lab is also only the second in the state to acquire the Biosense Webster, Inc.'s CARTO Electroanatomical EP Navigation System. Read...
This electrophysiology lab is the newest addition to the cardiac program at Porter Adventist Hospital. The EP lab is also only the second in the state to acquire the Biosense Webster, Inc.'s CARTO Electroanatomical EP Navigation System. Read...
This electrophysiology lab is...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
05/03/2008
Sam Braga, Cardiology Materials Manager, and Barry Egolf, RN, Database Administrator, discuss how they use Apollo to manage inventory, support physicians, and negotiate with vendors.
Sam Braga, Cardiology Materials Manager, and Barry Egolf, RN, Database Administrator, discuss how they use Apollo to manage inventory, support physicians, and negotiate with vendors.
Sam Braga, Cardiology Materials...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest

Feature

Case Study
05/03/2008
In 1992, Brugada and colleagues described a clinical syndrome characterized by a right bundle branch block pattern and ST segment elevations in leads V1-V3, now called Brugada syndrome. Brugada syndrome is associated with sudden cardiac death...
In 1992, Brugada and colleagues described a clinical syndrome characterized by a right bundle branch block pattern and ST segment elevations in leads V1-V3, now called Brugada syndrome. Brugada syndrome is associated with sudden cardiac death...
In 1992, Brugada and colleagues...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
05/03/2008
The results presented in this report indicate that listening to classical music is one such recommendation for physicians to consider for their patients to achieve a cardiac relaxation response. As we expand the size of this study and the...
The results presented in this report indicate that listening to classical music is one such recommendation for physicians to consider for their patients to achieve a cardiac relaxation response. As we expand the size of this study and the...
The results presented in this...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
05/03/2008
As a result of ALARA, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities are obligated to work toward reducing radiation exposure to the lowest level possible by providing their personnel with whatever radiation protection is technically...
As a result of ALARA, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities are obligated to work toward reducing radiation exposure to the lowest level possible by providing their personnel with whatever radiation protection is technically...
As a result of ALARA, hospitals,...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
05/03/2008
If it can happen at a baseball game, I know it can happen in an EP lab. Try it you really can observe a lot by watching!
If it can happen at a baseball game, I know it can happen in an EP lab. Try it you really can observe a lot by watching!
If it can happen at a baseball...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
05/03/2008
When hospitals make the decision to expand the cath lab to perform electrophysiology (EP) procedures, it is important to look into the impact it will have on the total cardiology program.
When hospitals make the decision to expand the cath lab to perform electrophysiology (EP) procedures, it is important to look into the impact it will have on the total cardiology program.
When hospitals make the decision...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
05/03/2008
A 60-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department with tachycardia. She complained of being lightheaded, breathless, and was slightly diaphoretic. This was her first visit to the ED. What is the exact diagnosis of this tachycardia?...
A 60-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department with tachycardia. She complained of being lightheaded, breathless, and was slightly diaphoretic. This was her first visit to the ED. What is the exact diagnosis of this tachycardia?...
A 60-year-old female presented...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest