Volume 15 - Issue 10 - October, 2015
Cover Story
10/05/2015
Seth J. Worley, MD; John Minnich, RCIS; Matthew Bernabei, MD; Vincent Diller, RCES; Dave Bailey, RCES
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
Jodie Elrod
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
Misty Jaeger, RN, BSN; Thanmay Lakkireddy; Sandia Iskandar, MD
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
Ali Farooq Iqtidar, MD; Antonio Navarrete, MD, FACC, FHRS, CCDS
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
A. Shaheer Ahmed, MD, DM, DNB; Ahmed Al Fagih, MD; Saleh Al Ghamdi, MD; Areeg El Tayeb, MD; Khaled Dagriri, MD; Yahya Al Hebaishi, MD
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
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
Salah Chouairi; Johny Abboud; Joseph G. Akar, MD, PhD
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
Jodie Elrod
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, FHRS
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
