Volume 13 - Issue 4 - April 2013
Feature
Case Study
04/03/2013
This novel technological advance provides an option for left atrial appendage closure in patients who are unable to use chronic anticoagulation in the setting of atrial fibrillation.
This novel technological advance provides an option for left atrial appendage closure in patients who are unable to use chronic anticoagulation in the setting of atrial fibrillation.
This novel technological advance...
04/03/2013
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
04/02/2013
Atypical left atrial flutters are common after catheter ablation for AF. They can be very symptomatic and resistant to AADs. These should be extensively mapped, as limited lesion sets placed at the isthmus of the loops can terminate the...
Atypical left atrial flutters are common after catheter ablation for AF. They can be very symptomatic and resistant to AADs. These should be extensively mapped, as limited lesion sets placed at the isthmus of the loops can terminate the...
Atypical left atrial flutters...
04/02/2013
EP Lab Digest
Review
04/02/2013
There is no consensus on how to proceed when a lead is suspected to be defective. Implanted devices ought to be interrogated, but it is not entirely clear whether fluoroscopic screening should be performed.
There is no consensus on how to proceed when a lead is suspected to be defective. Implanted devices ought to be interrogated, but it is not entirely clear whether fluoroscopic screening should be performed.
There is no consensus on how to...
04/02/2013
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
04/02/2013
This case illustrates the clinical application of a new iteration of technology that has been long known and understood, but recently improved upon: the integrated VDD lead.
This case illustrates the clinical application of a new iteration of technology that has been long known and understood, but recently improved upon: the integrated VDD lead.
This case illustrates the...
04/02/2013
EP Lab Digest
Column
Spotlight Interview
04/03/2013
Loyola University Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in cardiac care. They are an academic, tertiary care, 569-licensed bed facility that includes a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Burn Center.
Loyola University Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in cardiac care. They are an academic, tertiary care, 569-licensed bed facility that includes a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Burn Center.
Loyola University Medical Center...
04/03/2013
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
04/02/2013
Massachusetts General Hospital recently announced the launch of the Mass General Institute for Heart, Vascular and Stroke Care, one of the only institutes in the world to integrate cardiovascular and cerebrovascular care.
Massachusetts General Hospital recently announced the launch of the Mass General Institute for Heart, Vascular and Stroke Care, one of the only institutes in the world to integrate cardiovascular and cerebrovascular care.
Massachusetts General Hospital...
04/02/2013
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
04/02/2013
In the field of medicine, team unity is increasingly critical to the success of patient care efforts and program building. Griefers distract the team from their mission, consume valuable time and resources, and sabotage progress.
In the field of medicine, team unity is increasingly critical to the success of patient care efforts and program building. Griefers distract the team from their mission, consume valuable time and resources, and sabotage progress.
In the field of medicine, team...
04/02/2013
EP Lab Digest
Department
Coding and Billing
04/02/2013
The AMA has eased the documentation burden for the most common components of ablative procedures. However, documentation requirements for complex ablative procedures have become more precise.
The AMA has eased the documentation burden for the most common components of ablative procedures. However, documentation requirements for complex ablative procedures have become more precise.
The AMA has eased the...
04/02/2013
EP Lab Digest
SICP Section
04/02/2013
Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals
Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Pr...
The Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals is presenting 2-day Signature RCIS & RCES Review Courses at 3 locations.
The Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals is presenting 2-day Signature RCIS & RCES Review Courses at 3 locations.
The Society of Invasive...
04/02/2013
EP Lab Digest
