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Volume 19 - Issue 9 - September 2019

Featured Article

Cover Story
09/03/2019

Rehan Mahmud, MD

McLaren Bay Region Hospital

Bay City, Michigan

Rehan Mahmud, MD McLaren Bay Region ...
It was through a tweet in March 2017 that I realized that His bundle pacing was gaining momentum. I was surprised and frankly a little piqued that I was unaware of this promising technique. How difficult could it be, I asked — after all, we...
It was through a tweet in March 2017 that I realized that His bundle pacing was gaining momentum. I was surprised and frankly a little piqued that I was unaware of this promising technique. How difficult could it be, I asked — after all, we...
It was through a tweet in March...
09/03/2019
EP Lab Digest
Cover Story
09/03/2019

Interview by Jodie Elrod

Interview by Jodie Elrod
In this interview, we speak with Dr. Hany Demo, a cardiac electrophysiologist with Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Tell us about your EP program at Swedish Covenant Hospital. We have a strong and robust EP program at...
In this interview, we speak with Dr. Hany Demo, a cardiac electrophysiologist with Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Tell us about your EP program at Swedish Covenant Hospital. We have a strong and robust EP program at...
In this interview, we speak with...
09/03/2019
EP Lab Digest

Column

Letter from the Editor
09/04/2019

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Editor-in-Chief

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...
A new electroanatomical cardiac mapping system becomes available that has significant advantages over current systems in the EP laboratory and is cost neutral. A novel intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) system is released after FDA approval...
A new electroanatomical cardiac mapping system becomes available that has significant advantages over current systems in the EP laboratory and is cost neutral. A novel intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) system is released after FDA approval...
A new electroanatomical cardiac...
09/04/2019
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
09/03/2019

Ashleigh Zutter, RN, BSN, Inpatient cardiac services manager; Kirsten Snyder, RCIS, EP Lab technician/supervisor; and Roy Lin, MD, Director of Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Care

Wenatchee, Washington

Ashleigh Zutter, RN, BSN, Inpatient c...
Central Washington Hospital is the major medical center serving an area of more than 12,000 square miles in north central Washington. Located in the heart of Washington, we provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialized care...
Central Washington Hospital is the major medical center serving an area of more than 12,000 square miles in north central Washington. Located in the heart of Washington, we provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialized care...
Central Washington Hospital is...
09/03/2019
EP Lab Digest

Feature

EP Research
09/04/2019

Michael Megaly, MD, MS1,2,3;  Santiago Garcia, MD1,3;  Lucille E. Anzia, BS3;  Pamela Morley, RN3;  Ross Garberich, MS3;  Charles C. Gornick, MD1,3;  John Lesser, MD1,3;  Paul Sorajja, MD1,3;  Mario Gössl, MD, PhD1,3;  Jay Sengupta, MD1,3

1Minneapolis Heart Institute, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota; 2Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota; 3Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Michael Megaly, MD, MS1,2,3;  Santiag...
Abstract Background. Atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) are associated with increased risk of stroke and mortality after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Many episodes of new-onset AF/AFL (NOAF) occur after...
Abstract Background. Atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) are associated with increased risk of stroke and mortality after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Many episodes of new-onset AF/AFL (NOAF) occur after...
Abstract Background. Atrial...
09/04/2019
EP Lab Digest
Clinical Images
09/04/2019

Bruno Papelbaum, MD; Cecilia Monteiro Boya Barcellos, MD; Raphael Chiarini, MD; Deise Amélia Novaes Leite, PA

BP Hospital – Beneficência Portuguesa of São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil

Bruno Papelbaum, MD; Cecilia Monteiro...
Introduction Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a well-established therapy for heart failure, wide QRS (>150 ms), and especially, left bundle branch block. Today, there are recognized techniques for achieving left ventricular (LV)...
Introduction Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a well-established therapy for heart failure, wide QRS (>150 ms), and especially, left bundle branch block. Today, there are recognized techniques for achieving left ventricular (LV)...
Introduction Cardiac...
09/04/2019
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
09/04/2019

Jessica J. Pugliese, BS, RT(R), RCES; Angela M. Naperkowski, RN, FHRS, CCRN, CEPS, CCDS; Ragesh Panikkath, MD; Faiz A. Subzposh, MD; and Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman, MD, FHRS

Geisinger Heart Institute

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Jessica J. Pugliese, BS, RT(R), RCES;...
Background His bundle pacing (HBP) has been shown to improve clinical outcomes compared to right ventricular pacing. By accessing the native conduction system, HBP allows for physiologic activation of the ventricles, which is not possible...
Background His bundle pacing (HBP) has been shown to improve clinical outcomes compared to right ventricular pacing. By accessing the native conduction system, HBP allows for physiologic activation of the ventricles, which is not possible...
Background His bundle pacing...
09/04/2019
EP Lab Digest
Lab Design
09/03/2019

Robert Schweikert, MD, and John Flavelle, BSN, RN,

Cleveland Clinic Akron General, 

Akron, Ohio

Robert Schweikert, MD, and John Flave...
The EP lab was nearly 25 years old when it underwent a major renovation in 2018. Today, the space is a modern and efficient lab that maximizes workflow, patient safety, and comfort.
The EP lab was nearly 25 years old when it underwent a major renovation in 2018. Today, the space is a modern and efficient lab that maximizes workflow, patient safety, and comfort.
The EP lab was nearly 25 years...
09/03/2019
EP Lab Digest

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