Hae W. Lim, PhD

Advances in Vein Therapy

Comparison of Resource Utilization of Pulmonary Vein Isolation: Cryoablation Versus RF Ablation With Three-Dimensional Mapping in the Value PVI Study

06/02/2014

Marcin Kowalski , MD, FHRS, MBA;

Peter Chang-Sing , MD;

Charan Kantipudi , MD;

J. Thomas Svinarich , MD;

James Baker , MD;

J. Brian DeVille , MD;

Mark Jenkins , MD;

Hassan Baydoun , MD;

Lisa Plummer , RN;

Andrew Wickliffe , MD;

Hae W. Lim , PhD;

Dan Dan , MD;

The first United States multicenter examination to report the procedural comparisons between the cryoballoon and focal radiofrequency catheters when used for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation patients. In this hospital chart...

The first United States...

06/02/2014

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Research

Capnographic Observations Utilized to Facilitate Confirmation of Pulmonary Vein Occlusion During Cryoballoon Ablation in Patients with AF

11/07/2016

Haroon Rashid , MD, FACC;

Aaron Sircy , MS;

Pamela West , MS;

Hae W. Lim , PhD;

In this retrospective examination of observational data, we evaluated the clinical charts and electrophysiology laboratory records of 15 patients with drug-refractory and symptomatic AF treated by cryoballoon catheter ablation at Inova...

In this retrospective...

11/07/2016

EP Lab Digest

Inside the EP Lab

Second Generation Cryoballoon Led to Efficient Scheduling, Staff Utilization, and EP Lab Occupancy: An Economic Consideration for AF

11/30/2014

Hae W. Lim , PhD;

Hanscy Seide , MD;

In this article, we examine the potential efficiencies that may be possible with the cryoballoon system through short and predictable time usage to help maximize staff and EP lab utilization. It is important to note that this study only...

In this article, we examine the...

11/30/2014

EP Lab Digest

Feature Story

Integration and Evaluation of the Cryoballoon System into a Community Hospital for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

01/25/2014

Joseph C. Lin , MD, MPH;

Hae W. Lim , PhD;

John T. Nguyen , MD, MPH;

Stephen C. Remole , MD, FACC;

In this current examination, we evaluate our own experience with the cryoballoon system to review safety, efficacy, and efficiency during a one-year period of usage.

In this current examination, we...

01/25/2014

EP Lab Digest

Feature Story

A U.S. Multicenter Examination of the New Cryoballoon: Early Experience With Procedural Enhancements for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

04/30/2013

James Irwin , MD;

Hanscy Seide , MD;

Eric L. Johnson ;

F. Kevin Hackett , MD;

J. Thomas Svinarich , MD;

Stephen Stark , MD, FACC;

Hae W. Lim , PhD;

J. Brian DeVille , MD;

Dan Dan , MD;

Introduction Recently, vast improvements have been made in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Within the pharmaceutical therapies for AF, improved drugs have been created that better control rhythm, rate, and...

Introduction Recently, vast...

04/30/2013

EP Lab Digest

Case Study

The Achieve Circular Mapping Catheter Used to Create Electroanatomical Maps for Focal RF Ablation in the EnSite Velocity System

11/25/2013

Hae W. Lim , PhD;

Mohit K. Chawla , MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP;

Deb Zastrow , RN, BSN;

The authors present a case demonstrating the procedural supplies, techniques, and methods to facilitate a focal RF ablation procedure while utilizing the Achieve mapping catheter.

The authors present a case...

11/25/2013

EP Lab Digest

Review

How Can ACIST Assist the Cryoballoon Procedure?

08/21/2013

Prasad Palakurthy , MD;

Dan Schopf , RN;

Hae W. Lim , PhD;

The authors review the original procedure guide of testing for PV occlusion via injection of contrast agent followed by fluoroscopy examination and describe their experience with a system that uses automated and measured delivery of the...

The authors review the original...

08/21/2013

EP Lab Digest

Case Study

Utility of Luminal Esophageal Temperature Monitoring During a Procedure With the New Cryoballoon

09/25/2013

Hae W. Lim , PhD;

Zhen Jiao , MD;

James McKinnie , MD;

The authors describe a recent case in which the usefulness of luminal esophageal temperature monitoring was observed.

The authors describe a recent...

09/25/2013