Volume 15 - Issue 9 - September 2015
Cover Story
09/07/2015
Alan Cheng, MD, FACC, FAHA, FHRS
The implications of better understanding this relationship are substantial, because they will directly impact the way in which we manage the use of anticoagulants in AF patients.
The implications of better understanding this relationship are substantial, because they will directly impact the way in which we manage the use of anticoagulants in AF patients.
The implications of better...
09/07/2015
EP Lab Digest
Cover Story
09/07/2015
Senthil Thambidorai, MD, FHRS
Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth was the first hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth (and North Texas) to implant this device since its FDA approval.
Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth was the first hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth (and North Texas) to implant this device since its FDA approval.
Plaza Medical Center of Fort...
09/07/2015
EP Lab Digest
Column
Letter from the Editor
09/07/2015
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
HRS now represents more than 5800 heart rhythm professionals from over 72 countries, including more than 80% of EPs in the United States.
HRS now represents more than 5800 heart rhythm professionals from over 72 countries, including more than 80% of EPs in the United States.
HRS now represents more than...
09/07/2015
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
09/07/2015
Cynthia Tracy; Ali Boushahri
The cardiac arrhythmia service at George Washington (GW) University Hospital is a comprehensive electrophysiology service offering advanced therapies for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, syncope, and conduction disorders.
The cardiac arrhythmia service at George Washington (GW) University Hospital is a comprehensive electrophysiology service offering advanced therapies for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, syncope, and conduction disorders.
The cardiac arrhythmia service...
09/07/2015
EP Lab Digest
News
Guideline Updates
09/07/2015
Linda C. Moulton, RN, MS, MSN
Included is a review of the major aspects of the 2015 HRS Expert Consensus Document on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia, and Vasovagal Syncope.
Included is a review of the major aspects of the 2015 HRS Expert Consensus Document on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia, and Vasovagal Syncope.
Included is a review of the...
09/07/2015
EP Lab Digest
Feature
Case Study
09/07/2015
Kevin A. Michael, MBChB, MD; Damian P. Redfearn, MD; Adrian M. Baranchuk, MD, FACC, FRCPC; Rob G. Dhillon
This case illustrates an inadvertent puncture into the aortic root at transseptal puncture, including measures that can be taken to avoid a residual aorto-atrial shunt and possible need for surgical repair.
This case illustrates an inadvertent puncture into the aortic root at transseptal puncture, including measures that can be taken to avoid a residual aorto-atrial shunt and possible need for surgical repair.
This case illustrates an...
09/07/2015
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
09/07/2015
Monica Mitrache; Alexandru Mitrache, PA, RPAC
A PA is not only beneficial to their supervising physician, but also plays an important role in the well-being of the patient and helps to guide their medical management.
A PA is not only beneficial to their supervising physician, but also plays an important role in the well-being of the patient and helps to guide their medical management.
A PA is not only beneficial to...
09/07/2015
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
09/07/2015
Mellanie True Hills
This consensus document could have a dramatic impact on clinical practice. One of the most crucial issues addressed is how highly symptomatic heart rhythm disturbances can cause a significant psychological impact on patients.
This consensus document could have a dramatic impact on clinical practice. One of the most crucial issues addressed is how highly symptomatic heart rhythm disturbances can cause a significant psychological impact on patients.
This consensus document could...
09/07/2015
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
09/07/2015
William M. Bailey, MD, FHRS
Use of an MR conditional pacemaker provided symptomatic relief of the patient’s bradycardia and chronotropic incompetence, as well as imaging for long-term follow-up of olfactory groove meningioma.
Use of an MR conditional pacemaker provided symptomatic relief of the patient’s bradycardia and chronotropic incompetence, as well as imaging for long-term follow-up of olfactory groove meningioma.
Use of an MR conditional...
09/07/2015
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
09/07/2015
Helen Brann; Angela Capone, BSN, RN, RCES
Single-use device reprocessing in the EP lab is a strategic initiative for many leading U.S. hospitals to help maximize limited healthcare resources. However, two similar-sized health systems can achieve very different results.
Single-use device reprocessing in the EP lab is a strategic initiative for many leading U.S. hospitals to help maximize limited healthcare resources. However, two similar-sized health systems can achieve very different results.
Single-use device reprocessing...
09/07/2015
EP Lab Digest
