Volume 14 - Issue 7 - July 2014
Feature
Feature Story
07/07/2014
Arun Kanmanthareddy, MD, Misty Jaeger, RN, BSN, and Donita Atkins, RN, BSN
Arun Kanmanthareddy, MD, Misty Jaeger...
Kansas City Heart Rhythm Symposium (KCHRS) is a regional conference that focuses on bringing the latest advancements in the world of electrophysiology to the greater midwestern United States. This year’s meeting was held August 16th and 17th...
Kansas City Heart Rhythm Symposium (KCHRS) is a regional conference that focuses on bringing the latest advancements in the world of electrophysiology to the greater midwestern United States. This year’s meeting was held August 16th and 17th...
Kansas City Heart Rhythm...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Review
07/07/2014
Linda Moulton, RN, MS, Owner, Critical Care ED and C.C.E. Consulting, Faculty, Order and Disorder Electrophysiology Training Program, New Berlin, Illinois
Linda Moulton, RN, MS, Owner, Critica...
The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and Heart Rhythm Society have released new guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The following is a review of the highlights and major changes...
The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and Heart Rhythm Society have released new guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The following is a review of the highlights and major changes...
The American Heart Association,...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
07/07/2014
Adel Mina, MD, FACC and Nicholas Warnecke, PA-C, UnityPoint Health Methodist, Peoria, Illinois
Adel Mina, MD, FACC and Nicholas Warn...
In this paper we highlight that every case must be individualized when it comes to stroke risk reduction prior to pursuing direct current cardioversion and/or ablation. Five case studies will demonstrate certain instances in which simply...
In this paper we highlight that every case must be individualized when it comes to stroke risk reduction prior to pursuing direct current cardioversion and/or ablation. Five case studies will demonstrate certain instances in which simply...
In this paper we highlight that...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
07/07/2014
James Kneller, MD, MSc, PhD, FHRS, CCDS, Electrophysiologist,
Regional Health System,
Yakima, Washington
James Kneller, MD, MSc, PhD, FHRS, CC...
Kadlec Regional Medical Center has opened the first-ever electrophysiology (EP) laboratory in the Tri-Cities area of Washington state, bringing a vital specialty to a population approaching 300,000.
Kadlec Regional Medical Center has opened the first-ever electrophysiology (EP) laboratory in the Tri-Cities area of Washington state, bringing a vital specialty to a population approaching 300,000.
Kadlec Regional Medical Center...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Review
07/07/2014
Mary P. Orencole, MS, ANP-BC, Carly Crocker, BS, and Sanjeev Francis, MD, Resynchronization and Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics and Cardio-Oncology programs at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Mary P. Orencole, MS, ANP-BC, Carly C...
With improved survival from cancer, many patients will face increased risks of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-associated cardiovascular disease. Cardio-oncology is the discipline which focuses on the intersection of cancer and cardiovascular...
With improved survival from cancer, many patients will face increased risks of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-associated cardiovascular disease. Cardio-oncology is the discipline which focuses on the intersection of cancer and cardiovascular...
With improved survival from...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
07/07/2014
Luann Hallahan, RN, BSN, BC, Senior Professional Nurse Electrophysiology Lab, UPMC Passavant Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Luann Hallahan, RN, BSN, BC, Senior P...
Efficient turnaround time (TAT) needs be at the forefront of every EP program and re-evaluated on a continuum.
Efficient turnaround time (TAT) needs be at the forefront of every EP program and re-evaluated on a continuum.
Efficient turnaround time (TAT)...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
07/07/2014
Senthil Thambidorai, MD, FHRS, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands, and Assistant Professor, University of Texas Health Science at Houston
Senthil Thambidorai, MD, FHRS, Cardia...
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands was the first community-based hospital to perform a subcutaneous ICD system implant.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands was the first community-based hospital to perform a subcutaneous ICD system implant.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
07/07/2014
Daniel S. Goldman, MD, FACC, FHRS1 and Linda Moulton, RN, MSN,2, 1The Cardiology Center, Inc., Delray Beach, Florida; 2Owner, Critical Care ED and C.C.E. Consulting, and Faculty, Order and Disorder Electrophysiology Training Program, New Berlin, Illinois
Daniel S. Goldman, MD, FACC, FHRS1 an...
Recently, a new “non-invasive” device for skin closure was approved for low-tension surgical wounds.
Recently, a new “non-invasive” device for skin closure was approved for low-tension surgical wounds.
Recently, a new “non-invasive”...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Column
Letter from the Editor
07/07/2014
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Editor-in-Chief
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...
Despite the power and appeal of the data obtained from a permanently implanted lead in the LA that is able to continuously measure intracardiac pressure in patients with HF, there may be some data that we just can’t have.
Despite the power and appeal of the data obtained from a permanently implanted lead in the LA that is able to continuously measure intracardiac pressure in patients with HF, there may be some data that we just can’t have.
Despite the power and appeal of...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
07/07/2014
Clyde Godwin, RRT/RCIS, Director Cardiovascular Services, West Florida Hospital Pensacola, Florida
Clyde Godwin, RRT/RCIS, Director Card...
West Florida Hospital has a four-room integrated invasive cardiology suite comprised of two EP labs and two cath labs. There are 18 staff members.
West Florida Hospital has a four-room integrated invasive cardiology suite comprised of two EP labs and two cath labs. There are 18 staff members.
West Florida Hospital has a...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest