Volume 14 - Issue 6 - June 2014
Column
Letter from the Editor
05/30/2014
A simple interpretation of SIMPLE is that DFT testing is safe, but does not appear to have an impact on post-implant outcomes. But what is the definition of safe?
A simple interpretation of SIMPLE is that DFT testing is safe, but does not appear to have an impact on post-implant outcomes. But what is the definition of safe?
A simple interpretation of...
05/30/2014
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
05/30/2014
The Lancashire Cardiac Centre is part of a large teaching hospital, based in Blackpool in the Northwest of England in the UK. The Cardiac Centre serves a referral population of just under two million for specialist tertiary cardiac services,...
The Lancashire Cardiac Centre is part of a large teaching hospital, based in Blackpool in the Northwest of England in the UK. The Cardiac Centre serves a referral population of just under two million for specialist tertiary cardiac services,...
The Lancashire Cardiac Centre is...
05/30/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature
Review
05/30/2014
Finding Focal Impulse and Rotor Modulation (FIRM) with the RhythmView™ 3D Electrophysiological Mapping System (Topera, Inc.) is an innovative approach in atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, and shows promising results in treatment of AF. The...
Finding Focal Impulse and Rotor Modulation (FIRM) with the RhythmView™ 3D Electrophysiological Mapping System (Topera, Inc.) is an innovative approach in atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, and shows promising results in treatment of AF. The...
Finding Focal Impulse and Rotor...
05/30/2014
EP Lab Digest
Review
05/30/2014
The S-ICD is a less invasive option that should be considered at the original time of implant. Additionally, it represents an option with significant advantages that should be strongly considered after complications associated with a...
The S-ICD is a less invasive option that should be considered at the original time of implant. Additionally, it represents an option with significant advantages that should be strongly considered after complications associated with a...
The S-ICD is a less invasive...
05/30/2014
EP Lab Digest
Review
05/30/2014
In the quest for a safer and more effective procedure, the ST Catheter is a great addition to our armamentarium. Research shows better acute and long-term success rates when CF is measured and kept within a certain range.
In the quest for a safer and more effective procedure, the ST Catheter is a great addition to our armamentarium. Research shows better acute and long-term success rates when CF is measured and kept within a certain range.
In the quest for a safer and...
05/30/2014
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
05/30/2014
For several years now, physicians, professional societies, and the pharmaceutical and device industries have been concerned about a part of the Affordable Care Act called the Sunshine Act.
For several years now, physicians, professional societies, and the pharmaceutical and device industries have been concerned about a part of the Affordable Care Act called the Sunshine Act.
For several years now,...
05/30/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
05/30/2014
Pacemaker syndrome, resulting from AV dyssynchrony in a pacemaker-dependent patient, can present with alarming clinical features such as pre-syncope, hypotension, and other signs of congestive heart failure. One characteristic feature is the...
Pacemaker syndrome, resulting from AV dyssynchrony in a pacemaker-dependent patient, can present with alarming clinical features such as pre-syncope, hypotension, and other signs of congestive heart failure. One characteristic feature is the...
Pacemaker syndrome, resulting...
05/30/2014
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
05/30/2014
In this brief article, we describe using this technology during complex electrophysiology (EP) procedures to get an expert second opinion by viewing the electrograms (EGM) and electroanatomic map (EAM) from another sub-specialist on a...
In this brief article, we describe using this technology during complex electrophysiology (EP) procedures to get an expert second opinion by viewing the electrograms (EGM) and electroanatomic map (EAM) from another sub-specialist on a...
In this brief article, we...
05/30/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
05/30/2014
Recently, we had the opportunity to trial a smartphone-based wireless ECG monitor, which resulted in a high level of physician and patient satisfaction.
Recently, we had the opportunity to trial a smartphone-based wireless ECG monitor, which resulted in a high level of physician and patient satisfaction.
Recently, we had the opportunity...
05/30/2014
EP Lab Digest
