Volume 18 - Issue 9 - September 2018
Cover Story
09/05/2018
John J. Lee, MD1 and Daniel Weitz, MD, FHRS2
1Columbia University, Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Florida; 2Division of Electrophysiology, Holy Cross Medical Group Cardiology Associates of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
John J. Lee, MD1 and Daniel Weitz, MD...
We demonstrate two examples of HBP: 1) In the setting of failed LV lead placement, HBP successfully narrowed a wide left bundle branch block (LBBB) QRS morphology; 2) Treatment of atrial fibrillation and tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy...
We demonstrate two examples of HBP: 1) In the setting of failed LV lead placement, HBP successfully narrowed a wide left bundle branch block (LBBB) QRS morphology; 2) Treatment of atrial fibrillation and tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy...
We demonstrate two examples of...
09/05/2018
EP Lab Digest
Cover Story
09/05/2018
Dr. Moeen Saleem is the Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at the Advocate Heart Institute in Naperville, Illinois. In this article, he discusses his recent medical mission to Lebanon, working in collaboration with Northwestern Memorial...
Dr. Moeen Saleem is the Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at the Advocate Heart Institute in Naperville, Illinois. In this article, he discusses his recent medical mission to Lebanon, working in collaboration with Northwestern Memorial...
Dr. Moeen Saleem is the Director...
09/05/2018
EP Lab Digest
Column
EP Tips & Techniques
09/05/2018
Rohit Mehta, MD, Cindy Reid, RN, Terri Cooper, BSN, RN, CCDS, Elizabeth Davenport, RN, and Sanjeev K. Gulati, MD
Sanger Heart & Vascular
Institute-Charlotte; Atrium Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
Rohit Mehta, MD, Cindy Reid, RN, Terr...
Since the publication of the MADIT II trial, cardiac devices have played a prominent role in the reduction of mortality of the heart failure patient.1 With the extension of life from the reduction of sudden cardiac arrest comes the...
Since the publication of the MADIT II trial, cardiac devices have played a prominent role in the reduction of mortality of the heart failure patient.1 With the extension of life from the reduction of sudden cardiac arrest comes the...
Since the publication of the...
09/05/2018
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
09/05/2018
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Editor-in-Chief
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine held their annual Founders’ Day Convocation on August 10th, 2018, the official opening of the school year, to celebrate the founders of Northwestern Medical School and to welcome the...
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine held their annual Founders’ Day Convocation on August 10th, 2018, the official opening of the school year, to celebrate the founders of Northwestern Medical School and to welcome the...
The Northwestern University...
09/05/2018
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
09/05/2018
Devi G. Nair, MD, FHRS, Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology,
St. Bernards Heart & Vascular Center,
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Devi G. Nair, MD, FHRS, Director of C...
The electrophysiology program at St. Bernards Medical Center began in 2000. We have two fully functional EP labs and one hybrid cath/EP lab.
The electrophysiology program at St. Bernards Medical Center began in 2000. We have two fully functional EP labs and one hybrid cath/EP lab.
The electrophysiology program at...
09/05/2018
EP Lab Digest
09/05/2018
Mohamed Djelmami-Hani, MD, FHRS,
Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor, Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology
Advocate Aurora Health Care
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mohamed Djelmami-Hani, MD, FHRS,
Cli...
A 63-year-old female with symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) was referred for a second opinion. She had a history of chronic kidney disease (stage III), moderate COPD, hypertension, obesity, and sleep apnea.
A 63-year-old female with symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) was referred for a second opinion. She had a history of chronic kidney disease (stage III), moderate COPD, hypertension, obesity, and sleep apnea.
A 63-year-old female with...
09/05/2018
EP Lab Digest
09/05/2018
Raymond G. Cutro, Jr., MD, CCDS, FHRS1, Nicholas Kotch, DO2, and Robert Hooker, MD, FACS2
1James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, Florida; 2University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida
Raymond G. Cutro, Jr., MD, CCDS, FHRS...
A 76-year-old male with a known history of structural heart disease and left ventricular systolic dysfunction presented to the emergency department with several weeks of progressive dyspnea and weight gain.
A 76-year-old male with a known history of structural heart disease and left ventricular systolic dysfunction presented to the emergency department with several weeks of progressive dyspnea and weight gain.
A 76-year-old male with a known...
09/05/2018
EP Lab Digest
09/05/2018
Krishan K. Kataria, MD1 and Abraham G. Kocheril, MD, FACC, FACP, FHRS2
1Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Champaign-Urbana, Urbana, Illinois; 2OSF Cardiovascular Institute and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois
Krishan K. Kataria, MD1 and Abraham G...
The intent of MACRA is to improve the economics and quality of care delivered to patients. It aims to achieve a patient-centered health care system that delivers better care as well as promotes smarter spending and healthier communities.
The intent of MACRA is to improve the economics and quality of care delivered to patients. It aims to achieve a patient-centered health care system that delivers better care as well as promotes smarter spending and healthier communities.
The intent of MACRA is to...
09/05/2018
EP Lab Digest
Featured Case
09/05/2018
Leenhapong Navaravong, MD
UnityPoint Health; UnityPoint Clinic Cardiology - Methodist Plaza,
Des Moines, Iowa
Leenhapong Navaravong, MD
UnityPoint ...
Dr. Leenhapong Navaravong presents a case in which the patient had a high BMI that required a specific type of defibrillation lead, but could otherwise benefit from device therapy plus optimal pharmacological therapy.
Dr. Leenhapong Navaravong presents a case in which the patient had a high BMI that required a specific type of defibrillation lead, but could otherwise benefit from device therapy plus optimal pharmacological therapy.
Dr. Leenhapong Navaravong...
09/05/2018
EP Lab Digest
