Volume 15 - Issue 9 - September 2015

Featured Article

Cover Story

Does Atrial Fibrillation Really Cause Strokes?

09/07/2015

Alan Cheng, MD, FACC, FAHA, FHRS Associate Professor of Medicine,Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland

Alan Cheng, MD, FACC, FAHA, FHRS Asso...

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

Case Study: Utilizing the WATCHMAN Device

09/07/2015

Senthil Thambidorai, MD, FHRS, Heart Center of North Texas, Fort Worth, Texas

Senthil Thambidorai, MD, FHRS, Heart ...

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

What’s New With the Heart Rhythm Society?

09/07/2015

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Editor-in-Chief

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...

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

Spotlight: George Washington University Hospital

09/07/2015

Dr. Cynthia Tracy and Dr. Ali Boushahri, Department of Cardiology, Medical Faculty Associates (MFA), Washington, DC

Dr. Cynthia Tracy and Dr. Ali Boushah...

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

A Review of the 2015 HRS Expert Consensus Statement on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia, and Vasovagal Syncope

09/07/2015

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...

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

A Novel Way of Managing an Aortic Root Perforation at Transseptal Puncture

09/07/2015

Kevin A. Michael, MBChB, MD, Damian P. Redfearn, MD, Adrian M. Baranchuk, MD, Rob G. Dhillon^*, MD, Benedict M. Glover, MD, Heart Rhythm Service, Queen`s University, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario; ^*Imaging Services, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario

Kevin A. Michael, MBChB, MD, Damian P...

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

The Role of Physician Assistants in Electrophysiology

09/07/2015

Monica Mitrache and Alexandru Mitrache, PA, Department of Medicine, Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, New York

Monica Mitrache and Alexandru Mitrach...

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

New Consensus Document Embraces Patient-Centered Approach to Atrial Fibrillation

09/07/2015

Mellanie True Hills, CSP, Speaker, and CEO of StopAfib.org, Decatur, Texas

Mellanie True Hills, CSP, Speaker, an...

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

Olfactory Groove Meningioma Initially Identified as an Incidental Finding During Phase A of the ProMRI Clinical Trial

09/07/2015

William M. Bailey, MD, FHRS, Louisiana Heart Rhythm Specialists, Lafayette, Louisiana

William M. Bailey, MD, FHRS, Louisian...

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

A Tale of Two SUD Reprocessing Programs: How Two Similar Health Systems Can Achieve Very Different Savings Results in the EP Lab

09/07/2015

Helen Brann, CMRP, Materials Manager, Duke University Heart Center, and Angela Capone, RN, BSN, Cardiovascular Specialist, WakeMed

Helen Brann, CMRP, Materials Manager,...

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

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Volume 15 - Issue 9 - September 2015