Volume 24 - Issue 8 - August 2024

Esophageal Protection Through Proactive Cooling During RF Ablation

Innovative Centers

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Atrial Fibrillation Care: The Snyder Center for Comprehensive Atrial Fibrillation

07/31/2024

Carissa Pistilli , MSN, APRN;

Dan L. Musat , MD;

Advay Bhatt , MD;

Tina Sichrovsky , MD;

Mark Preminger , MD;

Mohammadali Habibi , MD;

Stephanie Kochav , MD;

Suneet Mittal , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Recognizing the importance of delivering high-quality care and personalized treatment strategies, the Snyder Center for Comprehensive AF was established in 2015 within the Valley Health System in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Recognizing the importance of...

07/31/2024

EP Lab Digest

GE Healthcare - Figure - EPLD August 2024

Sponsored

Importance of Platform Consolidation in Electrophysiology: Dual-Purpose Systems

07/25/2024

Hyun Joo Lee ;

Jennifer Bayon ;

Here we discuss the benefits of a dual system, emphasizing its clinical and operational advantages, cost-effectiveness, and IT integration features with an Electrophysiology Lab Leader, Hyun Joo Lee, and Industry Expert Jennifer Bayon.

Here we discuss the benefits of...

07/25/2024

EP Lab Digest

EP Education

Establishing an Effective, Comprehensive, and Customized Electrophysiology Team Training Program

07/25/2024

Naushad Shaik , MD;

Melanie Reynolds , BSN, RN, RCIS;

Denys Mosquera , MSN, RN;

Amber Arnold , RN, BS, RCIS;

Michelle Keith , MLS, BAS, HCA, RCIS, VA-BC;

Danielle Wilson , BSN, RN;

Oria Jordan , BS, RCIS;

In this article, Naushad Shaik, MD, and colleagues outline each aspect of the EP Training Program in place at AdventHealth Orlando and AdventHealth Celebration.

In this article, Naushad Shaik,...

07/25/2024

EP Lab Digest

Column

Letter from the Editor

Reducing the Rate of Serious Adverse Events in the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory From 2% to 1%

07/25/2024

Bradley P. Knight , MD, FACC, FHRS;

It is unrealistic to expect zero complications from an invasive procedure. It is also important to learn that trying to lower the rate of serious adverse events from 2% to 1% in the EP lab can require much more than twice the effort.

It is unrealistic to expect zero...

07/25/2024

EP Lab Digest

EP Tips & Techniques

Reverse TeleMedstudent Implementation: Novel Dual-Video Platform for Clinical Education and in the Electrophysiology Clinic

07/23/2024

Ermin Tale , BS;

Riya Kaushal , BA;

Farage Ftiha , DO;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

In this article, the authors describe use of TeleMedstudent in the electrophysiology clinic, when lead physician Dr Todd Cohen developed COVID-19 and could not participate an in-person clinical visit.

In this article, the authors...

07/23/2024

EP Lab Digest

Feature

Case Study

A Hybrid Approach for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

07/25/2024

Sunthosh V Parvathaneni , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Dante A Dali , DO, FACS;

Sunthosh V Parvathaneni, MD, FACC, FHRS, and Dante A Dali, DO, FACS, present a case illustrating a successful hybrid Convergent approach.

Sunthosh V Parvathaneni, MD,...

07/25/2024

EP Lab Digest

Insights

HRS 2024 Conference Coverage

Pharmacist Interventions for Atrial Fibrillation Symptom Management: Megan LaBreck, PharmD, BCPS, CACP, and Kristen Campbell, PharmD, BCPS, CPP

06/18/2024

Megan LaBreck , PharmD, BCPS;

Kristen Campbell , PharmD, BCPS;

Megan LaBreck, PharmD, BCPS, CACP, and Kristen Campbell, PharmD, BCPS, CPP, discuss the role of the pharmacist in electrophysiology, current challenges in antiarrhythmic drug therapy, and pharmacist-led educational intervention.

Megan LaBreck, PharmD, BCPS,...

06/18/2024

EP Lab Digest

HRS 2024 Conference Coverage

Indications and Risks of Transvenous Lead Extraction: Discussion With Miguel Leal, MD, and Robert Schaller, DO

06/12/2024

Miguel Leal , MD;

Robert Schaller , DO;

Miguel Leal, MD, and Robert Schaller, DO, discuss current and evolving indications of lead extraction, as well as how to establish a relationship with the CT surgical team, prepare for complications, and mitigate risk during high-risk cases.

Miguel Leal, MD, and Robert...

06/12/2024

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