Volume 15 - Issue 10 - October, 2015
Cover Story
10/05/2015
Seth Worley, MD, Matthew Bernabei, MD, John Minnich, RCES, Vincent Diller, RCES, Dave Bailey, RCES, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Seth Worley, MD, Matthew Bernabei, MD...
The authors discuss a rarely used but valuable alternative for percutaneous implantation of a dual-chamber pacing system via the femoral vein.
The authors discuss a rarely used but valuable alternative for percutaneous implantation of a dual-chamber pacing system via the femoral vein.
The authors discuss a rarely...
10/05/2015
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
10/05/2015
EPLD speaks with Russell Greenlees, a recent graduate of the Arrhythmia Technologies Institute, who was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in his youth and later had a biventricular ICD implanted.
EPLD speaks with Russell Greenlees, a recent graduate of the Arrhythmia Technologies Institute, who was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in his youth and later had a biventricular ICD implanted.
EPLD speaks with Russell...
10/05/2015
EP Lab Digest
Feature
Feature Story
10/05/2015
Sandia Iskandar, MD, Thanmay Lakkireddy, Misty Jaeger, RN, BSN, Kansas City, Kansas
Sandia Iskandar, MD, Thanmay Lakkired...
The KCHRS 2015 conference included world-renowned EP experts, clinicians, and scientists who discussed their innovative ideas, outcomes of their research, and expertise with the next generation of EP professionals.
The KCHRS 2015 conference included world-renowned EP experts, clinicians, and scientists who discussed their innovative ideas, outcomes of their research, and expertise with the next generation of EP professionals.
The KCHRS 2015 conference...
10/05/2015
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
10/05/2015
Antonio Navarrete, MD, FACC, FHRS, CCDS, and Farooq Iqtidar, MD, Indiana University Health Saxony, Fishers, Indiana
Antonio Navarrete, MD, FACC, FHRS, CC...
Persistent left superior vena cava is the most common congenital anomaly of the thoracic venous system. Isolation of this vein, which is usually required to eliminate atrial fibrillation, is challenging.
Persistent left superior vena cava is the most common congenital anomaly of the thoracic venous system. Isolation of this vein, which is usually required to eliminate atrial fibrillation, is challenging.
Persistent left superior vena...
10/05/2015
EP Lab Digest
EP Research
10/05/2015
Ahmed Al Fagih, MD; A. Ahmed, MD; Yahya Al Hebaishi, MD; A. El Tayeb, MD; K. Dagriri, MD; S. Al Ghamdi, MD, Adult Cardiology Department, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ahmed Al Fagih, MD; A. Ahmed, MD; Y...
We attempted to design a new technique to facilitate axillary vein puncture, which in turn may minimize the contrast media requirement and the time to axillary vein puncture during implantation of CRT devices.
We attempted to design a new technique to facilitate axillary vein puncture, which in turn may minimize the contrast media requirement and the time to axillary vein puncture during implantation of CRT devices.
We attempted to design a new...
10/05/2015
EP Lab Digest
Column
Letter from the Editor
10/05/2015
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Editor-in-Chief
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...
Magnetic navigation needs a local champion for local success. It needs at least one physician in the hospital where it is installed who is invested in using the system for most, if not all, of his or her cases.
Magnetic navigation needs a local champion for local success. It needs at least one physician in the hospital where it is installed who is invested in using the system for most, if not all, of his or her cases.
Magnetic navigation needs a...
10/05/2015
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
10/05/2015
Dr. Salah Chouairi, Dr. Johny Abboud, Dr. Joseph Akar, Beirut, Lebanon
Dr. Salah Chouairi, Dr. Johny Abboud,...
Located in the heart of Beirut, Saint George Hospital has grown into a 305-bed tertiary hospital dedicated to providing excellence in healthcare.
Located in the heart of Beirut, Saint George Hospital has grown into a 305-bed tertiary hospital dedicated to providing excellence in healthcare.
Located in the heart of Beirut,...
10/05/2015
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
10/05/2015
EPLD speaks with Dr. Grant Simons about his infection prevention practices using the TYRX Antibacterial Envelope.
EPLD speaks with Dr. Grant Simons about his infection prevention practices using the TYRX Antibacterial Envelope.
EPLD speaks with Dr. Grant...
10/05/2015
EP Lab Digest
Department
EP Technologies
10/05/2015
Daniel S. Goldman, MD, FACC, FHRS1 and Linda Moulton, RN, MS2, 1The Cardiology Center, Inc., Delray Beach, Florida, 2Owner, Critical Care ED and C.C.E. Consulting, Faculty, Order and Disorder Electrophysiology Training Program, New Berlin, Illinois
Daniel S. Goldman, MD, FACC, FHRS1 an...
Device pocket hematomas continue to be one of the banes of the implanter’s existence. They are a complication of device implants, upgrades, and generator changeouts, with an incidence reported at anywhere from 2-20%.
Device pocket hematomas continue to be one of the banes of the implanter’s existence. They are a complication of device implants, upgrades, and generator changeouts, with an incidence reported at anywhere from 2-20%.
Device pocket hematomas continue...
10/05/2015
EP Lab Digest
