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Volume 16 - Issue 12 - December 2016

Featured Article

Cover Story
12/09/2016

James Reiss, MD, MPH, FACC, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Chair of Cardiology, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
Vancouver, Washington

James Reiss, MD, MPH, FACC, Clinical ...
I admit it. For years, I got it all wrong. When I look back over the last 13 years since I left cardiology fellowship, I realize that my training to implant pacing devices was — at best — basic and foundationally flawed. Patient safety was...
I admit it. For years, I got it all wrong. When I look back over the last 13 years since I left cardiology fellowship, I realize that my training to implant pacing devices was — at best — basic and foundationally flawed. Patient safety was...
I admit it. For years, I got it...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest
Cover Story
12/09/2016

Diane Kitz-Torpey, CCRN, MSN, EP Clinical Safety Specialist, MaryEllen Murphy, RN, MSN, EP Nurse Manager, and Nicholas Skipitaris, MD, Director of Electrophysiology
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York

Diane Kitz-Torpey, CCRN, MSN, EP Clin...
The electrophysiology laboratory at Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell Health has experienced significant growth over the last two years. A physical move in April of this year divided our clinical services between multiple floors of the hospital,...
The electrophysiology laboratory at Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell Health has experienced significant growth over the last two years. A physical move in April of this year divided our clinical services between multiple floors of the hospital,...
The electrophysiology laboratory...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest

News

News
01/19/2017
Reacting to a critical shortage of electrophysiology (EP) lab technicians and nurses who treat heart arrhythmias, SpringBoard Healthcare in collaboration with Duke Heart Center has launched an online education program to prepare EP workers...
Reacting to a critical shortage of electrophysiology (EP) lab technicians and nurses who treat heart arrhythmias, SpringBoard Healthcare in collaboration with Duke Heart Center has launched an online education program to prepare EP workers...
Reacting to a critical shortage...
01/19/2017
EP Lab Digest
News
12/10/2016

Compiled by Jodie Elrod

Compiled by Jodie Elrod
The American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2016 took place on November 12-16 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Included is a compilation of clinical news highlights from the meeting.
The American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2016 took place on November 12-16 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Included is a compilation of clinical news highlights from the meeting.
The American Heart Association...
12/10/2016
EP Lab Digest

Column

Letter from the Editor
12/10/2016

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

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...
When taking care of a patient with an implantable defibrillator (ICD), it is important to program the device optimally to minimize the likelihood of an inappropriate shock without reducing the ability of the device to accurately detect and...
When taking care of a patient with an implantable defibrillator (ICD), it is important to program the device optimally to minimize the likelihood of an inappropriate shock without reducing the ability of the device to accurately detect and...
When taking care of a patient...
12/10/2016
EP Lab Digest
EP Tips & Techniques
12/10/2016

James Kneller, MD, PhD, FHRS, CCDS

Regional Health System,

Yakima, Washington
 

James Kneller, MD, PhD, FHRS, CCDS R...
Permanent His bundle pacing (PHBP) promises to transform pacemaker therapy, permitting high ventricular pacing burden with little concern for PICM relative to RV apical pacing.
Permanent His bundle pacing (PHBP) promises to transform pacemaker therapy, permitting high ventricular pacing burden with little concern for PICM relative to RV apical pacing.
Permanent His bundle pacing...
12/10/2016
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
12/09/2016

Stacy Shelto-Smith, RT(R), RCIS, MS, Amanda Fernandez, RN, and Adam Chodosh, MD
Concord, New Hampshire

Stacy Shelto-Smith, RT(R), RCIS, MS, ...
Nestled on a hillside in the Capital Region of New Hampshire is Concord Hospital. Established in 1953 as a community not-for-profit hospital, Concord Hospital has grown to be a 295-bed licensed facility. 
Nestled on a hillside in the Capital Region of New Hampshire is Concord Hospital. Established in 1953 as a community not-for-profit hospital, Concord Hospital has grown to be a 295-bed licensed facility. 
Nestled on a hillside in the...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest

Feature

Review
12/09/2016

Kathy Glatter, MD, FACC, FHRS
Woodland Clinic
Woodland, California

Kathy Glatter, MD, FACC, FHRS Woodlan...
This review article will examine the usefulness of the implantable loop recorder (ILR) in the evaluation of syncope. Additionally, we will go over the implantation procedure and data derived from the ILR. Finally, we will cover novel uses and...
This review article will examine the usefulness of the implantable loop recorder (ILR) in the evaluation of syncope. Additionally, we will go over the implantation procedure and data derived from the ILR. Finally, we will cover novel uses and...
This review article will examine...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest
Clinical Images
12/09/2016

Mathias Lange, MD; Helmut Bültel, MD; Heinrich Weglage, MD; Patrick Löffeld, MD; Thomas Wichter, MD, 
Department of Cardiology, Heart Center Osnabrück - Bad Rothenfelde, Niels-Stensen-Kliniken, Marienhospital Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany

Mathias Lange, MD; Helmut Bültel, MD;...
This image series illustrates a “no touch” technique that was used to ensure successful implantation of an Amplatzer Amulet LAA occlusion device without the use of an embolization protection system.
This image series illustrates a “no touch” technique that was used to ensure successful implantation of an Amplatzer Amulet LAA occlusion device without the use of an embolization protection system.
This image series illustrates a...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
12/09/2016

Jo Ann LeQuang

Jo Ann LeQuang
With numerous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) available to the clinician, selecting the appropriate device for a given patient requires specific and individualized consideration.
With numerous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) available to the clinician, selecting the appropriate device for a given patient requires specific and individualized consideration.
With numerous implantable...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
12/09/2016

Kristen Pope, BSN, RN and Cheri McConnell, RTR, RCES, RCIS
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, North Carolina

Kristen Pope, BSN, RN and Cheri McCon...
In the United States, there are roughly 2.7 million Americans living with atrial fibrillation (AF).1 Treatment for AF includes medical treatment, cardioversion, heart ablation, and/or any combination of treatments. The most important goal in...
In the United States, there are roughly 2.7 million Americans living with atrial fibrillation (AF).1 Treatment for AF includes medical treatment, cardioversion, heart ablation, and/or any combination of treatments. The most important goal in...
In the United States, there are...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest

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