Volume 8 - Issue 12 - December 2008
Column
Letter from the Editor
11/24/2008
Todd J. Cohen, MD Editor-in-Chief
Todd J. Cohen, MD Editor-in-Chief
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Since the first issue we have included many great articles and pictures on new technology and new procedures, as well as a forum each month for electrophysiologists and their staff to address concerns, issues, and even post job appointments.
Since the first issue we have included many great articles and pictures on new technology and new procedures, as well as a forum each month for electrophysiologists and their staff to address concerns, issues, and even post job appointments.
Since the first issue we have...
11/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
11/24/2008
In a new study, warfarin was found to be significantly underused in patients with atrial fibrillation. EP Lab Digest talks with Drs. Alexander Walker and Dimitri Bennett about the study findings.
In a new study, warfarin was found to be significantly underused in patients with atrial fibrillation. EP Lab Digest talks with Drs. Alexander Walker and Dimitri Bennett about the study findings.
In a new study, warfarin was...
11/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
11/24/2008
In this interview, we speak with Eric Le Royer, CEO of Endosense, about the TOCCATA (TOuCh+ for CATheter Ablation) clinical study.
In this interview, we speak with Eric Le Royer, CEO of Endosense, about the TOCCATA (TOuCh+ for CATheter Ablation) clinical study.
In this interview, we speak with...
11/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
11/24/2008
The purpose of the TRUST (Lumos-T Safely Reduces Routine Office Device Follow Up) study is to test whether remote monitoring is safe and effective for ICD follow up. In this feature interview, we speak with Dr. Niraj Varma, TRUST principal...
The purpose of the TRUST (Lumos-T Safely Reduces Routine Office Device Follow Up) study is to test whether remote monitoring is safe and effective for ICD follow up. In this feature interview, we speak with Dr. Niraj Varma, TRUST principal...
The purpose of the TRUST...
11/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
11/24/2008
Nita Bugner, RN, IBHRE Certification AP/EP, Wichita, Kansas
Nita Bugner, RN, IBHRE Certification ...
In this month's issue, we highlight the EP program at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, which has one dedicated EP lab, a second under construction, and two procedure rooms.
In this month's issue, we highlight the EP program at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, which has one dedicated EP lab, a second under construction, and two procedure rooms.
In this month's issue, we...
11/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
Feature
Feature Story
11/24/2008
It’s been a busy year for EP Lab Digest’s discussion group — we truly appreciate all of the help of those who participated!
It’s been a busy year for EP Lab Digest’s discussion group — we truly appreciate all of the help of those who participated!
It’s been a busy year for EP Lab...
11/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
11/24/2008
John H. Lobban, MD, FACC and Connie D. Stafford, RN, Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia
John H. Lobban, MD, FACC and Connie D...
A 53-year-old male presented with syncope, palpitations, untreated hypertension and possible Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
A 53-year-old male presented with syncope, palpitations, untreated hypertension and possible Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
A 53-year-old male presented...
11/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
Review
11/24/2008
Linda Moulton, RN, MS Owner, Critical Care ED and C.C.E. Consulting Faculty, Order and Disorder Electrophysiology Training Program New Berlin, Illinois
Linda Moulton, RN, MS Owner, Critical...
The data that emerged from research into the prediction of events with these techniques has failed to reveal what exactly precipitates SCD events. More research into the combination of factors that lead to SCD is recommended.
The data that emerged from research into the prediction of events with these techniques has failed to reveal what exactly precipitates SCD events. More research into the combination of factors that lead to SCD is recommended.
The data that emerged from...
11/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
11/24/2008
Tim Madden, Senior Manager, Healthcare Economics, Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Tim Madden, Senior Manager, Healthcar...
While the concept of RACs may initially seem concerning to hospitals and physicians, understanding their role and ensuring proper processes and procedures should enable you to better cope with this new level of regulatory review.
While the concept of RACs may initially seem concerning to hospitals and physicians, understanding their role and ensuring proper processes and procedures should enable you to better cope with this new level of regulatory review.
While the concept of RACs may...
11/24/2008
EP Lab Digest