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Volume 17 - Issue 5 - May 2017

Featured Article

Cover Story
05/01/2017
As multiple groups have reported an association between atrial fibrillation and dementia, the next step is to explore mechanisms.
As multiple groups have reported an association between atrial fibrillation and dementia, the next step is to explore mechanisms.
As multiple groups have reported...
05/01/2017
EP Lab Digest
Cover Story
04/30/2017
Early in my career as an electrophysiologist implanting cardiac rhythm devices, I developed a set of principles in vendor and model selection, and these have served me well in almost 20 years of practice.
Early in my career as an electrophysiologist implanting cardiac rhythm devices, I developed a set of principles in vendor and model selection, and these have served me well in almost 20 years of practice.
Early in my career as an...
04/30/2017
EP Lab Digest

Column

Letter from the Editor
05/01/2017
The following are thoughts on the future of how cardiovascular healthcare will be delivered, from the perspective of a clinical electrophysiologist. This first installment of this series, featured in last month’s issue of EP Lab Digest, was...
The following are thoughts on the future of how cardiovascular healthcare will be delivered, from the perspective of a clinical electrophysiologist. This first installment of this series, featured in last month’s issue of EP Lab Digest, was...
The following are thoughts on...
05/01/2017
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
05/01/2017
In this feature interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with David N. Kenigsberg, MD from Florida Heart Rhythm Specialists in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, about his use of the EnSite Precision™ Cardiac Mapping System and Assurity MRI™ Pacemaker (St. Jude...
In this feature interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with David N. Kenigsberg, MD from Florida Heart Rhythm Specialists in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, about his use of the EnSite Precision™ Cardiac Mapping System and Assurity MRI™ Pacemaker (St. Jude...
In this feature interview, EP...
05/01/2017
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
05/01/2017
Dr. Michael Mazzini is with North Suburban Cardiology Associates in Stoneham, Massachusetts. In this interview, we speak with him about his use of the MoMe® Kardia wireless remote patient monitoring system (InfoBionic).
Dr. Michael Mazzini is with North Suburban Cardiology Associates in Stoneham, Massachusetts. In this interview, we speak with him about his use of the MoMe® Kardia wireless remote patient monitoring system (InfoBionic).
Dr. Michael Mazzini is with...
05/01/2017
EP Lab Digest

Feature

Case Study
05/01/2017
We present a recent case where permanent HBP was successfully achieved, and briefly describe some technical aspects related to this form of pacing. 
We present a recent case where permanent HBP was successfully achieved, and briefly describe some technical aspects related to this form of pacing. 
We present a recent case where...
05/01/2017
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
05/01/2017
In this brief case report, we present a challenging case of atrial flutter that was successfully mapped and ablated using the Niobe® Magnetic Navigation System (Stereotaxis).   
In this brief case report, we present a challenging case of atrial flutter that was successfully mapped and ablated using the Niobe® Magnetic Navigation System (Stereotaxis).   
In this brief case report, we...
05/01/2017
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
05/01/2017
BBRVT is a form of macroreentrant tachycardia involving the bundle of His, both bundle branches, and the ventricular myocardium in the circuit.
BBRVT is a form of macroreentrant tachycardia involving the bundle of His, both bundle branches, and the ventricular myocardium in the circuit.
BBRVT is a form of...
05/01/2017
EP Lab Digest
05/01/2017
It’s that time of year again when thousands of heart rhythm professionals gather together to reconnect, learn, and share new technologies and innovative science.
It’s that time of year again when thousands of heart rhythm professionals gather together to reconnect, learn, and share new technologies and innovative science.
It’s that time of year again...
05/01/2017
EP Lab Digest
05/01/2017
We recently enrolled the first patient in the Utilizing Novel Dipole Density Capabilities to Objectively Visualize the Etiology of Rhythms in Atrial Fibrillation (UNCOVER-AF) trial, being conducted in Europe and Canada.
We recently enrolled the first patient in the Utilizing Novel Dipole Density Capabilities to Objectively Visualize the Etiology of Rhythms in Atrial Fibrillation (UNCOVER-AF) trial, being conducted in Europe and Canada.
We recently enrolled the first...
05/01/2017
EP Lab Digest
05/01/2017
In May 2016, we learned about the newly created Cardiac Electrophysiology Accreditation program, launched by the HRS in partnership with the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), PACES, and the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular...
In May 2016, we learned about the newly created Cardiac Electrophysiology Accreditation program, launched by the HRS in partnership with the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), PACES, and the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular...
In May 2016, we learned about...
05/01/2017
EP Lab Digest
Innovation
05/01/2017
In late September 2016, the new 640,000-square-foot Stamford Hospital opened. More than simply a gleaming new building, it represents a vehicle for reimagining healing for the Fairfield County and beyond.
In late September 2016, the new 640,000-square-foot Stamford Hospital opened. More than simply a gleaming new building, it represents a vehicle for reimagining healing for the Fairfield County and beyond.
In late September 2016, the new...
05/01/2017
EP Lab Digest