Volume 12 - Issue 1 - January 2012
Column
Letter from the Editor
12/28/2011
There has been much interest in getting rid of the left atrial appendage (LAA) to prevent embolic strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation.
There has been much interest in getting rid of the left atrial appendage (LAA) to prevent embolic strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation.
There has been much interest in...
12/28/2011
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
12/28/2011
EPLD speaks with J. Brian DeVille, MD, FACC, FHRS, cardiac electrophysiologist at THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano, which is the first in the world to implement the new Stereotaxis Epoch™ platform for use in their EP and cath labs.
EPLD speaks with J. Brian DeVille, MD, FACC, FHRS, cardiac electrophysiologist at THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano, which is the first in the world to implement the new Stereotaxis Epoch™ platform for use in their EP and cath labs.
EPLD speaks with J. Brian...
12/28/2011
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
12/28/2011
EPLD speaks with Michael J. Ackerman, MD, PhD, director of Mayo Clinic’s Long QT Syndrome Clinic and the Windland Smith Rice Sudden Death Genomics Laboratory in Rochester, Minnesota.
EPLD speaks with Michael J. Ackerman, MD, PhD, director of Mayo Clinic’s Long QT Syndrome Clinic and the Windland Smith Rice Sudden Death Genomics Laboratory in Rochester, Minnesota.
EPLD speaks with Michael J....
12/28/2011
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
12/27/2011
Situated in sunny Florida, Holy Cross Hospital serves a broad range of patients. Patient volume has a distinct seasonal ebb and flow, with patients from the northeast corridor of the U.S. and Canada affectionately referred to as “snowbirds.”
Situated in sunny Florida, Holy Cross Hospital serves a broad range of patients. Patient volume has a distinct seasonal ebb and flow, with patients from the northeast corridor of the U.S. and Canada affectionately referred to as “snowbirds.”
Situated in sunny Florida, Holy...
12/27/2011
EP Lab Digest
Feature
Perspectives
12/28/2011
Through StopAfib.org forums and events, I hear from thousands of patients, many of whom have shared their experiences about rate control. Many feel so miserable. Perhaps it’s time to rethink the typical treatment of Afib patients.
Through StopAfib.org forums and events, I hear from thousands of patients, many of whom have shared their experiences about rate control. Many feel so miserable. Perhaps it’s time to rethink the typical treatment of Afib patients.
Through StopAfib.org forums and...
12/28/2011
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
12/28/2011
Dr. William Spear discusses the risks of radiation exposure and shares strategies for reducing radiation exposure for the EP operator, staff, and patient.
Dr. William Spear discusses the risks of radiation exposure and shares strategies for reducing radiation exposure for the EP operator, staff, and patient.
Dr. William Spear discusses the...
12/28/2011
EP Lab Digest
Review
12/28/2011
“Hard to treat and harder to diagnose” is how many clinicians have often thought of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This article outlines the newly published recommendations for treating HCM patients.
“Hard to treat and harder to diagnose” is how many clinicians have often thought of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This article outlines the newly published recommendations for treating HCM patients.
“Hard to treat and harder to...
12/28/2011
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
12/27/2011
In this article, the author shares her experience as a recent student and graduate of the PrepMD training program.
In this article, the author shares her experience as a recent student and graduate of the PrepMD training program.
In this article, the author...
12/27/2011
EP Lab Digest
Insights
10-Minute Interview
12/28/2011
This month, Dr. James Reiss from PeaceHealth Southwest Heart and Vascular Clinic in Vancouver, Washington, was nominated by colleagues. Learn more about Dr. Reiss’ work here.
This month, Dr. James Reiss from PeaceHealth Southwest Heart and Vascular Clinic in Vancouver, Washington, was nominated by colleagues. Learn more about Dr. Reiss’ work here.
This month, Dr. James Reiss from...
12/28/2011
EP Lab Digest
Department
Book Review
12/28/2011
In this interview, we talk with Dr. Grubb, Director of Electrophysiology Services at the University of Toledo Medical Center, about his published work.
In this interview, we talk with Dr. Grubb, Director of Electrophysiology Services at the University of Toledo Medical Center, about his published work.
In this interview, we talk with...
12/28/2011
EP Lab Digest
