Kusum Lata, MD, FACC, FSCAI

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Treating Opioid-Induced Constipation in Older Adults

04/10/2017

Leah Sera , PharmD;

Kusum Lata , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Leah Sera, PharmD spoke about the diagnosis and treatment of opioid-induced constipation in older adults.

Leah Sera, PharmD spoke about...

04/10/2017

Annals of Long-Term Care

Case Management

An Innovative Retrieval Technique for an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Device: A Case Discussion From the 2015 SCAI Fellows Course

03/03/2016

Cindy L. Grines , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Kusum Lata , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

An entrapped rotational atherectomy burr is uncommon, but one of the nightmare complications in the cardiac cath lab, warranting the need for familiarity with various retrieval techniques and skilled application.

An entrapped rotational...

03/03/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Blog

The Making of an Interventional Cardiologist: A Fellow’s Perspective on the Use of Robotics

12/08/2016

Kusum Lata , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

The introduction of robotic technology in the cath lab to protect against radiation exposure and associated risks will have a huge future impact on both patient and physician care.

The introduction of robotic...

12/08/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Perspectives

“A Burning India” – Pandemic Crisis and Response From American Physician Associations

07/07/2021

Kusum Lata , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Anshita Kumari ;

Avijit Bagga ;

Our sincere acknowledgments to family, friends and world citizens who have lost their loved ones in the COVID-19 pandemic. India is being hit hard by a second wave of COVID-19 illness. The rate of COVID infection and a related mortality...

Our sincere acknowledgments to...

07/07/2021

Cath Lab Digest

Clinical Academia: Challenging But Possible in Private Practice

12/06/2020

Kusum Lata , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

The selection of a career pathway in interventional cardiology after fellowship is quite challenging. Both academic and private practice have their own pros and cons. A paucity of academic positions, shortage of research funds, lack of...

The selection of a career...

12/06/2020

Cath Lab Digest

Cath Lab Management

Routine Defibrillator Pad Placement: For All Patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab?

04/03/2022

Anshita Kumari ;

Kusum Lata , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Cardiac arrhythmia is very well-known event in the cardiac catheterization lab (CCL), especially during coronary/electrophysiological procedures. These arrhythmias can be benign or short term, or can be fulminant, requiring external shock.

Cardiac arrhythmia is very...

04/03/2022

Cath Lab Digest

Perspectives

Healthcare Crises With a Shortage Of Essential Medicines and Equipment – What Have We Missed?

09/09/2022

Kusum Lata , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

The world is overcoming the recent pandemic catastrophe, but we have yet to fully face the post pandemic crisis. One of our most vital concerns is the shortage of medical equipment, drugs, and essential kits.

The world is overcoming the...

09/09/2022

Cath Lab Digest

Meeting Update

Inaugural Meeting Held for Northern California Women in Interventional Cardiology

01/09/2023

Kusum Lata , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Anna T. Beyer , MD;

We have initiated a quarterly meeting for Northern California Women in Interventional Cardiology. Our inaugural meeting was held November 4, 2022, and featured an introduction from Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions...

We have initiated a quarterly...

01/09/2023

Cath Lab Digest