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Volume 14 - Issue 5 - May 2014

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Case Study
Case Study: The First Subcutaneous ICD Implant in Iowa
04/23/2014

Brian Olshansky, MD, Mercy Hospital, Mason City, Iowa

Brian Olshansky, MD, Mercy Hospital, ...
The S-ICD represents a novel approach to protect patients against sudden cardiac death from ventricular arrhythmias.
The S-ICD represents a novel approach to protect patients against sudden cardiac death from ventricular arrhythmias.
The S-ICD represents a novel...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
EP Lab Benchmarking
04/23/2014

C. DeLaughter, MD, PhD; K. Heist, MD, PhD; B. Kind, HRSCS

C. DeLaughter, MD, PhD; K. Heist, MD,...
In early 2014, Heart Rhythm Society Consulting Services (HRSCS) invited a select group of cardiac electrophysiology (EP) physicians and EP lab directors to a meeting in the Washington, DC offices of HRS to discuss advanced practices in...
In early 2014, Heart Rhythm Society Consulting Services (HRSCS) invited a select group of cardiac electrophysiology (EP) physicians and EP lab directors to a meeting in the Washington, DC offices of HRS to discuss advanced practices in...
In early 2014, Heart Rhythm...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
Advanced Arrhythmia Management in Conemaugh Health System
04/23/2014

Genevieve Everett Brumberg, MD, FHRS, Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Genevieve Everett Brumberg, MD, FHRS,...
The key to creating a comprehensive EP program was to build and staff a lab in Johnstown that would provide patients with the same level of care they could expect at any major metropolitan hospital.
The key to creating a comprehensive EP program was to build and staff a lab in Johnstown that would provide patients with the same level of care they could expect at any major metropolitan hospital.
The key to creating a...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Original Research
What is an Atrial Fibrillation Rotor – In Patients? Rationale for Focal Impulse and Rotor Mapping (FIRM)
04/23/2014

David E. Krummen1, MD; Vijay Swarup2, MD; James Daubert3, MD; John Hummel4, MD; Gery Tomassoni5, MD; John M. Miller6,  MD; Sanjiv M. Narayan1,7, MD PhD; 1University of California Medical Center, San Diego, California; 2Arizona Heart Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona; 3Duke University, Durham, North Carolina; 4Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; 5Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky; 6Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana; 7University of California Medical Center, Los Angeles, California

David E. Krummen1, MD; Vijay Swarup2,...
This brief review discusses some of the historical challenges in detecting AF rotors, then discusses the clinical method and pitfalls of FIRM-guided ablation, and summarizes long-term results.
This brief review discusses some of the historical challenges in detecting AF rotors, then discusses the clinical method and pitfalls of FIRM-guided ablation, and summarizes long-term results.
This brief review discusses some...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest

Column

Feature Interview
The Convergent Procedure: The CONVERGE IDE Clinical Trial
04/23/2014

Interview by Jodie Elrod

Interview by Jodie Elrod
In this feature interview we learn more about the multicenter CONVERGE Study, nContact’s randomized IDE Study for the treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) through a multidisciplinary closed-chest approach.
In this feature interview we learn more about the multicenter CONVERGE Study, nContact’s randomized IDE Study for the treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) through a multidisciplinary closed-chest approach.
In this feature interview we...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Best Practices for Avoiding Esophageal Injury: Interview with Vivek Reddy, MD
04/23/2014

Interview by Jodie Elrod

Interview by Jodie Elrod
In this feature interview we speak with Dr. Vivek Reddy, Director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Mount Sinai Hospital, about his use of the CIRCA S-CATH™ for helping to avoid esophageal injury during atrial fibrillation ablation.
In this feature interview we speak with Dr. Vivek Reddy, Director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Mount Sinai Hospital, about his use of the CIRCA S-CATH™ for helping to avoid esophageal injury during atrial fibrillation ablation.
In this feature interview we...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Spotlight Interview: Temple University Hospital
04/23/2014

Joshua M. Cooper, MD, FACC, FHRS, Professor of Medicine, Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Temple Heart & Vascular Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

Joshua M. Cooper, MD, FACC, FHRS, Pro...
Temple University Hospital (TUH), a 564-bed facility in North Philadelphia, is one of the region’s most respected academic medical centers. TUH is the chief clinical training site for Temple University School of Medicine.
Temple University Hospital (TUH), a 564-bed facility in North Philadelphia, is one of the region’s most respected academic medical centers. TUH is the chief clinical training site for Temple University School of Medicine.
Temple University Hospital...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Providing Quality Healthcare: The Role of Performance Measures for Allied Health Professionals
04/23/2014

Monica Y. Lo, MD, Arkansas Heart Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas

Monica Y. Lo, MD, Arkansas Heart Hosp...
Clinical performance measures arose from the concept of quality in healthcare, a topic that has become increasingly important in the current era of healthcare reform.
Clinical performance measures arose from the concept of quality in healthcare, a topic that has become increasingly important in the current era of healthcare reform.
Clinical performance measures...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
“Arrhythmogenic” Stroke
04/23/2014

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

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...
Based on the results of the CRYSTAL-AF study, it seems worthwhile to perform long-term monitoring with an ICM in every patient with cryptogenic stroke who is a potential candidate for OAC.
Based on the results of the CRYSTAL-AF study, it seems worthwhile to perform long-term monitoring with an ICM in every patient with cryptogenic stroke who is a potential candidate for OAC.
Based on the results of the...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest

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