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Volume 20 - Issue 8 - August 2020

Featured Article

Letter from the Editor
08/03/2020
Given the efficiency and effectiveness of the cryoballoon for the purposes of electrically isolating the pulmonary veins, it is logical to consider its use in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, particularly when the left atrium is...
Given the efficiency and effectiveness of the cryoballoon for the purposes of electrically isolating the pulmonary veins, it is logical to consider its use in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, particularly when the left atrium is...
Given the efficiency and...
08/03/2020
EP Lab Digest
Confronting Atrial Fibrillation With a Unique “Outpatient” Approach: The AF ER
Cover Story
08/03/2020
At this time last year, could anyone have thought that the world would be facing a global pandemic caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19)? In consideration of this current shortage of hospital beds, now more than ever the healthcare...
At this time last year, could anyone have thought that the world would be facing a global pandemic caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19)? In consideration of this current shortage of hospital beds, now more than ever the healthcare...
At this time last year, could...
08/03/2020
EP Lab Digest
Wearables and the Electrophysiology Practice: Challenges and Opportunities
Cover Story
08/03/2020
Editor's Note: Listen to EP Lab Digest's podcast discussion with Dr. Tarakji — link is included at the end of this article!   Digital technologies have transformed all aspects of life, including shopping, banking, streaming music and movies,...
Editor's Note: Listen to EP Lab Digest's podcast discussion with Dr. Tarakji — link is included at the end of this article!   Digital technologies have transformed all aspects of life, including shopping, banking, streaming music and movies,...
Editor's Note: Listen to EP Lab...
08/03/2020
EP Lab Digest

Column

Certification Testing Amid the Pandemic: Updates From the IBHRE
Feature Interview
08/03/2020
In this interview, EP Lab Digest talks with Tracy Kane Lofty, MSA, CAE and Charles J. Love, MD about the changes being made in certification testing by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) amid the COVID-19 pandemic....
In this interview, EP Lab Digest talks with Tracy Kane Lofty, MSA, CAE and Charles J. Love, MD about the changes being made in certification testing by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) amid the COVID-19 pandemic....
In this interview, EP Lab Digest...
08/03/2020
EP Lab Digest
Precision Cardiology: Lessons From Long QT Syndrome
EP Tips & Techniques
08/03/2020
This article briefly summarizes the history of precision medicine in LQTS. While there are some successes, several challenges remain.
This article briefly summarizes the history of precision medicine in LQTS. While there are some successes, several challenges remain.
This article briefly summarizes...
08/03/2020
EP Lab Digest
Same-Day Discharge for AF Ablation: What Have We Learned?
EP Tips & Techniques
08/03/2020
Discharging patients home the same day after AF ablation is a culmination of efforts to improve many procedure and personnel related processes.
Discharging patients home the same day after AF ablation is a culmination of efforts to improve many procedure and personnel related processes.
Discharging patients home the...
08/03/2020
EP Lab Digest
Integrating Long-Axis and Short-Axis Views With a Twist for Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access, Part II: Axillary Approach
EP Tips & Techniques
08/03/2020
The author describes an ultrasound-guided approach to medial axillary vein access for all transvenous CIED needs, including single- or dual-chamber PPMs, ICDs, and CRT-D or CRT-P devices.
The author describes an ultrasound-guided approach to medial axillary vein access for all transvenous CIED needs, including single- or dual-chamber PPMs, ICDs, and CRT-D or CRT-P devices.
The author describes an...
08/03/2020
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview: Montreal Heart Institute
Spotlight Interview
08/03/2020
Founded in 1954, the Montreal Heart Institute constantly aims for the highest standards of excellence in the cardiovascular field through its leadership in clinical and basic research, ultra-specialized care, professional training, and...
Founded in 1954, the Montreal Heart Institute constantly aims for the highest standards of excellence in the cardiovascular field through its leadership in clinical and basic research, ultra-specialized care, professional training, and...
Founded in 1954, the Montreal...
08/03/2020
EP Lab Digest

Feature

Considerations for Managing EP Cases During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience at Genesis Health Center in Davenport, Iowa
Feature Story
08/03/2020
In February 2020, during the early planning stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Genesis Health established a COVID-19 internal governance structure consisting of the GMC-Davenport Physician Executive COVID-19 Committee, which put in place...
In February 2020, during the early planning stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Genesis Health established a COVID-19 internal governance structure consisting of the GMC-Davenport Physician Executive COVID-19 Committee, which put in place...
In February 2020, during the...
08/03/2020
EP Lab Digest
From Benchtop to Clinic, the Research and Innovation Continue at the Texas Heart Institute
EP Research
08/03/2020
We briefly review our new studies as well as provide a progression update about our ongoing studies in the lab.
We briefly review our new studies as well as provide a progression update about our ongoing studies in the lab.
We briefly review our new...
08/03/2020
EP Lab Digest