Volume 14 - Issue 11 - November, 2014
Cover Story
11/04/2014
John Carroll, CEO, Cardiac Partners, Tucson, Arizona
John Carroll, CEO, Cardiac Partners, ...
Cardiac Rhythm Device Management (CRDM or CRM) products are a big part of the economic and clinical operation of cath and EP labs. CRM products include permanent pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac...
Cardiac Rhythm Device Management (CRDM or CRM) products are a big part of the economic and clinical operation of cath and EP labs. CRM products include permanent pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac...
Cardiac Rhythm Device Management...
11/04/2014
EP Lab Digest
Cover Story
11/04/2014
Amy Newell, Vice President, Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Dr. Charles Kinder, electrophysiologist and Founder/Director of the Heart Rhythm Program, Heart Care Centers of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
Amy Newell, Vice President, Corazon, ...
Over the past decade, and perhaps even a few years prior to that, the industry has seen a significant evolution in the field of electrophysiology. This evolution involves new technologies in permanent pacemaker, implantable...
Over the past decade, and perhaps even a few years prior to that, the industry has seen a significant evolution in the field of electrophysiology. This evolution involves new technologies in permanent pacemaker, implantable...
Over the past decade, and...
11/04/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature
Perspectives
11/04/2014
Although TZ doesn’t exclusively partner with Veterans, they love working with Vets because they fit in well with the culture and values of TZ Medical. TZ Medical would like to thank all the brave veterans who have served in the United States...
Although TZ doesn’t exclusively partner with Veterans, they love working with Vets because they fit in well with the culture and values of TZ Medical. TZ Medical would like to thank all the brave veterans who have served in the United States...
Although TZ doesn’t exclusively...
11/04/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Report
11/04/2014
Melanie Maytin, MD, MSc, FHRS, Gregory F. Michaud, MD, FHRS, Jason S. Chinitz, MD, and Laurence M. Epstein, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Melanie Maytin, MD, MSc, FHRS, Gregor...
This case report illustrates potential complications that can be observed with advisory Riata™ leads and their extraction.
This case report illustrates potential complications that can be observed with advisory Riata™ leads and their extraction.
This case report illustrates...
11/04/2014
EP Lab Digest
EP Research
11/04/2014
Konstantin M. Heinroth, MD1; Susanne Unverzagt, PhD1; Dirk Mahnkopf, MD2; Alexander Plehn, MD1; Michael Buerke, MD3; Karl Werdan, MD1; Roland Prondzinsky, MD4, 1Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany; 2Department of Medicine III, Rottmersleben, Germany; 3IMTM GmbH Rottmersleben, Siegen, Germany; and 4Klinikum Merseburg, Department of Medicine I, Merseburg, Germany
Konstantin M. Heinroth, MD1; Susanne...
In the present study, we evaluated the feasibility of transcoronary measurement of LV electrical activation by a coated guidewire in a porcine model.
In the present study, we evaluated the feasibility of transcoronary measurement of LV electrical activation by a coated guidewire in a porcine model.
In the present study, we...
11/04/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
11/04/2014
Lou Mastrine, DO1, Yisachar Jesse Greenberg, MD, FACC, FHRS2, Felix Yang, MD, FACC, FHRS, CCDS2, 1New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, New York; 2Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
Lou Mastrine, DO1, Yisachar Jesse Gre...
The PentaRay® NAV (Biosense Webster, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company) (Figure 1) became available in 2012 and was recommended for use in cases of atrial tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and complex fractionated electrograms in...
The PentaRay® NAV (Biosense Webster, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company) (Figure 1) became available in 2012 and was recommended for use in cases of atrial tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and complex fractionated electrograms in...
The PentaRay® NAV (Biosense...
11/04/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
11/04/2014
Vincent C. Thomas, MD and Anthony C. McCanta, MD,Course Directors, PACES Advancing the Field
Vincent C. Thomas, MD and Anthony C. ...
On December 12-14, 2014, many of the leaders in pediatric and adult congenital electrophysiology will gather at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for PACES Advancing the Field: Forum on Practice Innovation, Scientific Achievement, and...
On December 12-14, 2014, many of the leaders in pediatric and adult congenital electrophysiology will gather at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for PACES Advancing the Field: Forum on Practice Innovation, Scientific Achievement, and...
On December 12-14, 2014, many of...
11/04/2014
EP Lab Digest
Column
Letter from the Editor
11/04/2014
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Editor-in-Chief
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...
The OBTAIN study is a prime example of the limitations of registries in medicine and raises concerns about publicly funded trials.
The OBTAIN study is a prime example of the limitations of registries in medicine and raises concerns about publicly funded trials.
The OBTAIN study is a prime...
11/04/2014
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
11/04/2014
Christina Staten, BS, RT(R)(CV), EP Technical Manager, and Daniel Marconi, BS, RT(R), Cardiovascular Interventional Lab RT Educator, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
Christina Staten, BS, RT(R)(CV), EP T...
The physicians and staff of the Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute work diligently around the clock to provide the highest quality of comprehensive care and the most cutting-edge treatments for their patients. The cardiovascular and...
The physicians and staff of the Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute work diligently around the clock to provide the highest quality of comprehensive care and the most cutting-edge treatments for their patients. The cardiovascular and...
The physicians and staff of the...
11/04/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
11/04/2014
In this feature interview we speak with Atrial Fibrillation Program Coordinator Stacey Solomon, RN-BC about the Atrial Fibrillation Support Group at Holy Spirit/A Geisinger Affiliate in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
In this feature interview we speak with Atrial Fibrillation Program Coordinator Stacey Solomon, RN-BC about the Atrial Fibrillation Support Group at Holy Spirit/A Geisinger Affiliate in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
In this feature interview we...
11/04/2014
EP Lab Digest
Department
Images
11/04/2014
Daniel J. Kersten, Roger S. Kersten, DO, and Todd J. Cohen, MD, Department of Medicine, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York
Daniel J. Kersten, Roger S. Kersten, ...
The authors demonstrate how an implantable loop recorder provides high-quality electrograms that are helpful in a diagnosis of syncope of unknown etiology.
The authors demonstrate how an implantable loop recorder provides high-quality electrograms that are helpful in a diagnosis of syncope of unknown etiology.
The authors demonstrate how an...
11/04/2014
EP Lab Digest