Volume 15 - Issue 3 - March, 2015
Spotlight Interview
03/03/2015
Advocate Christ Medical Center has 2 electrophysiology (EP) labs. The first EP lab opened in 1991, and the second opened in 2003. We have a total of 10 staff members on our team.
Advocate Christ Medical Center has 2 electrophysiology (EP) labs. The first EP lab opened in 1991, and the second opened in 2003. We have a total of 10 staff members on our team.
Advocate Christ Medical Center...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Cover Story
03/03/2015
As technology advances and volume of specialized treatments using ionizing radiation grows in the cath and EP labs, hospitals must ensure that a robust radiation safety program is in place to protect patients and staff.
As technology advances and volume of specialized treatments using ionizing radiation grows in the cath and EP labs, hospitals must ensure that a robust radiation safety program is in place to protect patients and staff.
As technology advances and...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Cover Story
03/03/2015
Brian Marino, DO, and colleagues present 3 patients with persistent LAA thrombus while taking rivaroxaban for at least 4 weeks.
Brian Marino, DO, and colleagues present 3 patients with persistent LAA thrombus while taking rivaroxaban for at least 4 weeks.
Brian Marino, DO, and colleagues...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Column
Feature Interview
03/13/2015
EPLD speaks with Dr Gilanthony Ungab, Chief Medical Officer of Geneva Healthcare, Inc., about their innovative technology platform for managing data from cardiac devices.
EPLD speaks with Dr Gilanthony Ungab, Chief Medical Officer of Geneva Healthcare, Inc., about their innovative technology platform for managing data from cardiac devices.
EPLD speaks with Dr Gilanthony...
03/13/2015
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
03/03/2015
EPLD speaks with Greg Cash about the proprietary PURE EP™ technology platform, designed to improve the clinical outcomes of electrophysiology procedures. Greg Cash is the President and CEO of BioSig Technologies.
EPLD speaks with Greg Cash about the proprietary PURE EP™ technology platform, designed to improve the clinical outcomes of electrophysiology procedures. Greg Cash is the President and CEO of BioSig Technologies.
EPLD speaks with Greg Cash about...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Feature
Review
03/03/2015
Drs Kochhäuser and Verma discuss findings that might support the idea of performing ablation in selected asymptomatic patients, as well as current and future research with regard to the effects of AF ablation on the risk of stroke.
Drs Kochhäuser and Verma discuss findings that might support the idea of performing ablation in selected asymptomatic patients, as well as current and future research with regard to the effects of AF ablation on the risk of stroke.
Drs Kochhäuser and Verma discuss...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Review
03/03/2015
We have come a long way in our understanding and application of biventricular pacing, and while we have seen remarkable improvement, the question remains how to achieve consistent clinical improvement for every CRT patient.
We have come a long way in our understanding and application of biventricular pacing, and while we have seen remarkable improvement, the question remains how to achieve consistent clinical improvement for every CRT patient.
We have come a long way in our...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
03/03/2015
In just a few short months, we will be celebrating the official opening of the new Genesis Hospital. Construction of the new Genesis Hospital began with a groundbreaking ceremony in May 2013, and will be complete in May 2015.
In just a few short months, we will be celebrating the official opening of the new Genesis Hospital. Construction of the new Genesis Hospital began with a groundbreaking ceremony in May 2013, and will be complete in May 2015.
In just a few short months, we...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
03/03/2015
Specialty care clinics have been proposed as a strategy toward enhanced patient management. Coordinating guideline-directed medical therapy and procedures, along with upstream prevention care, will be important as AF incidence grows.
Specialty care clinics have been proposed as a strategy toward enhanced patient management. Coordinating guideline-directed medical therapy and procedures, along with upstream prevention care, will be important as AF incidence grows.
Specialty care clinics have been...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
03/03/2015
James A. Reiss, MD, MPH, FACC, presents a recent patient who successfully underwent PVI using Arctic Front.
James A. Reiss, MD, MPH, FACC, presents a recent patient who successfully underwent PVI using Arctic Front.
James A. Reiss, MD, MPH,...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Inside the EP Lab
03/03/2015
Dr Latacha discusses how use of an ICM provides the electrophysiologist with a minimally invasive and convenient method for detecting both symptomatic and asymptomatic recurrence after an AF ablation.
Dr Latacha discusses how use of an ICM provides the electrophysiologist with a minimally invasive and convenient method for detecting both symptomatic and asymptomatic recurrence after an AF ablation.
Dr Latacha discusses how use of...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Unusual Arrhythmias
03/03/2015
Glutaric acidemia type II is a rare disorder that can be caused by mutations in any of 3 genes (ETFA, ETFB, ETFDH). The authors discuss the best options for this patient, as genetic components do not always “fit” required criteria.
Glutaric acidemia type II is a rare disorder that can be caused by mutations in any of 3 genes (ETFA, ETFB, ETFDH). The authors discuss the best options for this patient, as genetic components do not always “fit” required criteria.
Glutaric acidemia type II is a...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Interactive Features
Quiz
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
