Volume 16 - Issue 5 - May 2016
Cover Story
05/03/2016
The Heart Rhythm Society recently announced the launch of the IAC Cardiac Electrophysiology accreditation program, in which facilities performing EP procedures can document their commitment to quality. We speak with Frank Vermeiren, MS, RT...
The Heart Rhythm Society recently announced the launch of the IAC Cardiac Electrophysiology accreditation program, in which facilities performing EP procedures can document their commitment to quality. We speak with Frank Vermeiren, MS, RT...
The Heart Rhythm Society...
05/03/2016
EP Lab Digest
Feature
Feature Story
05/04/2016
Suneet Mittal, MD, FACC, FHRS
The Valley Hospital Health System
Ridgewood, New Jersey; New York, New York
Suneet Mittal, MD, FACC, FHRS
The Val...
Over the next year, a series of articles in EP Lab Digest will review where we are with respect to remote monitoring, what are our existing challenges, and discuss what the future seems to hold in this area.
Over the next year, a series of articles in EP Lab Digest will review where we are with respect to remote monitoring, what are our existing challenges, and discuss what the future seems to hold in this area.
Over the next year, a series of...
05/04/2016
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
05/04/2016
Kevin J. Makati, MD, James Irwin, MD, Andrew Sherman, MD, Monika Elias, CVT, Jennifer Monaghan, RCIS, Amanda Malone, RCIS, Sam Weiss, RCIS, Joan Mejia, RN
St. Joseph's Hospital, BayCare Health System
Tampa, Florida
Kevin J. Makati, MD, James Irwin, MD,...
High-resolution mapping with automatic point adjudication provides the operator with improved site specificity while allowing for rapid characterization. Furthermore, electroanatomic systems decrease dependence on fluoroscopy, reducing...
High-resolution mapping with automatic point adjudication provides the operator with improved site specificity while allowing for rapid characterization. Furthermore, electroanatomic systems decrease dependence on fluoroscopy, reducing...
High-resolution mapping with...
05/04/2016
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
05/03/2016
Atul Verma, MD and Sergio Conti, MD
Southlake Regional Health Centre
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Atul Verma, MD and Sergio Conti, MD
S...
Catheter ablation is the therapy of choice for left ventricular idiopathic fascicular VT. Although the inability to reliably induce VT is critical for achieving a successful ablation, the success rate is greater than 90% with a low rate of...
Catheter ablation is the therapy of choice for left ventricular idiopathic fascicular VT. Although the inability to reliably induce VT is critical for achieving a successful ablation, the success rate is greater than 90% with a low rate of...
Catheter ablation is the therapy...
05/03/2016
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
05/03/2016
1Sandeep Sagar, MD, PhD, FACC and 2Chad N. Stasik, MD, FACS
1Section of Electrophysiology, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine; 2Division of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
1Sandeep Sagar, MD, PhD, FACC and 2Ch...
We describe a case report to illustrate this procedure, with which we have had encouraging initial results in line with those reported in other series.
We describe a case report to illustrate this procedure, with which we have had encouraging initial results in line with those reported in other series.
We describe a case report to...
05/03/2016
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
05/03/2016
Stacey Lang, Senior Vice President, and Amy Newell, Vice President
Corazon, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stacey Lang, Senior Vice President, a...
In an effort to gain efficiency and improved utilization of existing EP infrastructure, many hospitals are exploring the idea of a hybrid suite delivery model in conjunction with neuroscience services.
In an effort to gain efficiency and improved utilization of existing EP infrastructure, many hospitals are exploring the idea of a hybrid suite delivery model in conjunction with neuroscience services.
In an effort to gain efficiency...
05/03/2016
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
05/03/2016
Kevin R. Campbell, MD, FACC,
Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Cardiology
University of North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Kevin R. Campbell, MD, FACC,
Assistan...
The media provides physicians with a great opportunity to impact health and wellness in the United States.
The media provides physicians with a great opportunity to impact health and wellness in the United States.
The media provides physicians...
05/03/2016
EP Lab Digest
Column
Letter from the Editor
05/04/2016
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Editor-in-Chief, EP Lab Digest
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Edi...
Debate continues regarding the relative pros and cons of cryoballoon ablation (CBA) compared to point-by-point radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to achieve pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) as a treatment for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF).
Debate continues regarding the relative pros and cons of cryoballoon ablation (CBA) compared to point-by-point radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to achieve pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) as a treatment for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF).
Debate continues regarding the...
05/04/2016
EP Lab Digest
Tips and Techniques
05/03/2016
Cesar D. Garcia, MS, BAS, RCIS, RT(R)(CI)(ARRT), Director of Cardiac Services, and Deborah Williams, RN, BSN, CEPS, Supervisor of Cath Lab and Electrophysiology
HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
Cesar D. Garcia, MS, BAS, RCIS, RT(R)...
This case study is an example of how a GPS-based imaging system (MediGuide) can be used with innovative tools to systematically reduce fluoroscopy times in routine and complex CRT device implants.
This case study is an example of how a GPS-based imaging system (MediGuide) can be used with innovative tools to systematically reduce fluoroscopy times in routine and complex CRT device implants.
This case study is an example of...
05/03/2016
EP Lab Digest
In the Literature
05/03/2016
The third edition of Practical Electrophysiology is being published this May. Previous editions of the book were published in 2005 and 2009, respectively. In this special interview, Dr. Todd Cohen from Winthrop University Hospital talks about...
The third edition of Practical Electrophysiology is being published this May. Previous editions of the book were published in 2005 and 2009, respectively. In this special interview, Dr. Todd Cohen from Winthrop University Hospital talks about...
The third edition of Practical...
05/03/2016
EP Lab Digest
Insights
Early Experience
05/03/2016
Dewi E. Thomas, MD, Andrew J. Turley, MRCP, Prof. Andrew Owens, MD, Simon James, MRCP
James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough, UK
Dewi E. Thomas, MD, Andrew J. Turley,...
The WiCS®-LV system (EBR Systems, Inc.) is a leadless endocardial pacing system for cardiac resynchronization therapy that uses ultrasound-based technology to transfer energy acoustically from a subcutaneously implanted pulse generator...
The WiCS®-LV system (EBR Systems, Inc.) is a leadless endocardial pacing system for cardiac resynchronization therapy that uses ultrasound-based technology to transfer energy acoustically from a subcutaneously implanted pulse generator...
The WiCS®-LV system (EBR...
05/03/2016
EP Lab Digest
