Volume 14 - Issue 2 - February 2014
Feature
Case Study
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Richard N. Vest, III, MD, Megan Hanschke, Carolyn M. Lennon, Michael Clark, RN, and Craig J. McCotter, MD, FACC, FHRS, St. Francis Heart Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina
Richard N. Vest, III, MD, Megan Hansc...
The following two case examples discuss the incision site with the initial device implantation and the follow-up repositioning after having the adipose properly draped downward.
The following two case examples discuss the incision site with the initial device implantation and the follow-up repositioning after having the adipose properly draped downward.
The following two case examples...
01/25/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
01/25/2014
Paul J. Wang, MD, Professor of Medicine, Director, Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
Paul J. Wang, MD, Professor of Medici...
The 2014 Stanford Biodesign New Arrhythmia Technologies Retreat brings together a nationally known group of experts in electrophysiology in a retreat-like setting on the Stanford University campus. The Retreat will be held on May 6, one day...
The 2014 Stanford Biodesign New Arrhythmia Technologies Retreat brings together a nationally known group of experts in electrophysiology in a retreat-like setting on the Stanford University campus. The Retreat will be held on May 6, one day...
The 2014 Stanford Biodesign New...
01/25/2014
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
01/25/2014
Jim Collins, CPC, CCC, President, CardiologyCoder.Com, CardiologyBiller.Com
Jim Collins, CPC, CCC, President, Car...
There are a lot of parallels between dairy farming and operating a cardiology program. Successful cardiology programs consider the lifetime value (LTV) of each patient category and go to extraordinary lengths to enhance the LTV of the most...
There are a lot of parallels between dairy farming and operating a cardiology program. Successful cardiology programs consider the lifetime value (LTV) of each patient category and go to extraordinary lengths to enhance the LTV of the most...
There are a lot of parallels...
01/25/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
01/25/2014
Joseph C. Lin, MD, MPH; John T. Nguyen, MD, MPH; Hae W. Lim, PhD†; and Stephen C. Remole, MD, FACC, Metropolitan Heart & Vascular Institute and Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, Minnesota; †Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Joseph C. Lin, MD, MPH; John T. Nguye...
In this current examination, we evaluate our own experience with the cryoballoon system to review safety, efficacy, and efficiency during a one-year period of usage.
In this current examination, we evaluate our own experience with the cryoballoon system to review safety, efficacy, and efficiency during a one-year period of usage.
In this current examination, we...
01/25/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
01/25/2014
Douglas R. Moore, DO, FACC, Eastlake Cardiovascular, St. Clair Shores, Michigan
Douglas R. Moore, DO, FACC, Eastlake ...
In this case, we present a patient with sarcoidosis and a diagnosis of intermittent AV block who is at risk for sudden cardiac death.
In this case, we present a patient with sarcoidosis and a diagnosis of intermittent AV block who is at risk for sudden cardiac death.
In this case, we present a...
01/25/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
01/25/2014
Antonio Navarrete, MD, FACC, FHRS, CCDS and Ali Farooq Iqtidar, MD, IU Health-Ball Hospital, Muncie, Indiana
Antonio Navarrete, MD, FACC, FHRS, CC...
A 24-year-old-male presented to the ER with palpitations and lightheadedness while playing soccer. A 12-lead electrocardiogram revealed a short RP supraventricular tachycardia that terminated with 12 mg of IV adenosine.
A 24-year-old-male presented to the ER with palpitations and lightheadedness while playing soccer. A 12-lead electrocardiogram revealed a short RP supraventricular tachycardia that terminated with 12 mg of IV adenosine.
A 24-year-old-male presented to...
01/25/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
01/25/2014
Mansour Razminia, MD, Program Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Medical Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Mansour Razminia, MD, Program Directo...
This year marks the fourth year of utilizing zero fluoroscopy during catheter ablation at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Is it ready for primetime?
This year marks the fourth year of utilizing zero fluoroscopy during catheter ablation at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Is it ready for primetime?
This year marks the fourth year...
01/25/2014
EP Lab Digest
Column
Spotlight Interview
01/25/2014
Penny Porteous, RN, Director of Cardiovascular Services, Orlando, Florida
Penny Porteous, RN, Director of Cardi...
Florida Hospital was named by U.S. News & World Report for 2013 as the #1 hospital in the state of Florida, scoring in the top 50 in eight different categories in the nation.
Florida Hospital was named by U.S. News & World Report for 2013 as the #1 hospital in the state of Florida, scoring in the top 50 in eight different categories in the nation.
Florida Hospital was named by...
01/25/2014
EP Lab Digest
