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Volume 10 - Issue 12 - December 2010

Feature

Review
11/30/2010
Nilesh Mathuria, MD, and colleagues review percutaneous epicardial puncture and the indications for epicardial ablation of ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and supraventricular tachycardia.
Nilesh Mathuria, MD, and colleagues review percutaneous epicardial puncture and the indications for epicardial ablation of ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and supraventricular tachycardia.
Nilesh Mathuria, MD, and...
11/30/2010
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
11/30/2010
The EP community may benefit from shifting the bulk of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablations to facilities and physicians dedicated to performing a high volume of AF ablations (AF Magnet centers).
The EP community may benefit from shifting the bulk of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablations to facilities and physicians dedicated to performing a high volume of AF ablations (AF Magnet centers).
The EP community may benefit...
11/30/2010
EP Lab Digest
Case Report
11/30/2010
Bonnie McDonald, RN, RCES, CEPS, and colleagues present a brief case on torsade de pointes brought on by methadone treatment.
Bonnie McDonald, RN, RCES, CEPS, and colleagues present a brief case on torsade de pointes brought on by methadone treatment.
Bonnie McDonald, RN, RCES, CEPS,...
11/30/2010
EP Lab Digest
Review
11/30/2010
New trends in ICD implantation offer both additional options and potential challenges for implanters. Dr Kremers discusses the benefits of new technologies, including improved patient outcomes and the potential for simpler and safer...
New trends in ICD implantation offer both additional options and potential challenges for implanters. Dr Kremers discusses the benefits of new technologies, including improved patient outcomes and the potential for simpler and safer...
New trends in ICD implantation...
11/30/2010
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
11/30/2010
The new healthcare paradigm will demand a tighter hospital/physician relationship. Hospitals that want to survive and thrive in the era of healthcare reform must be prepared to drive change as it relates to physician relationships.
The new healthcare paradigm will demand a tighter hospital/physician relationship. Hospitals that want to survive and thrive in the era of healthcare reform must be prepared to drive change as it relates to physician relationships.
The new healthcare paradigm will...
11/30/2010
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
11/30/2010
The authors highlight the importance of recognizing muscular dystrophies and fibromuscular dysplasia as potential causes for sudden cardiac death.
The authors highlight the importance of recognizing muscular dystrophies and fibromuscular dysplasia as potential causes for sudden cardiac death.
The authors highlight the...
11/30/2010
EP Lab Digest

Department

Letters to the Editor
11/30/2010
Dear Dr. Knight, As an academic-trained EP practicing at a small, community hospital, I saw the title of your column [“Saturday Morning at a Small Community Hospital”, EP Lab Digest 2010;10:4.] and started reading with an expectation of...
Dear Dr. Knight, As an academic-trained EP practicing at a small, community hospital, I saw the title of your column [“Saturday Morning at a Small Community Hospital”, EP Lab Digest 2010;10:4.] and started reading with an expectation of...
Dear Dr. Knight, As an...
11/30/2010
EP Lab Digest

Column

Spotlight Interview
11/30/2010
The EP lab was established in 1987 by Drs. Rehan Mahmud and William Reeves. Dr. Harry DeAntonio is the current chief of cardiology, and Dr. David Frazier is the EP lab medical director.
The EP lab was established in 1987 by Drs. Rehan Mahmud and William Reeves. Dr. Harry DeAntonio is the current chief of cardiology, and Dr. David Frazier is the EP lab medical director.
The EP lab was established in...
11/30/2010
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
11/30/2010
Physicians should discourage real conflicts of interest, but also be proud of the accomplishments that have been made for patients as a result of productive and honest relationships with industry.
Physicians should discourage real conflicts of interest, but also be proud of the accomplishments that have been made for patients as a result of productive and honest relationships with industry.
Physicians should discourage...
11/30/2010
EP Lab Digest