Kenneth A. Gorski, RN, RCIS, BSN

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"Rotational Atherectomy," Excerpted from Invasive Cardiology: A Manual for Cath Lab Personnel

06/19/2008

The primary purpose for the development of the Rotablator was to tackle the rock-hard, calcified lesions that standard angioplasty balloons have failed to effectively treat. It is the belief of many physicians that the selective tissue...

The primary purpose for the...

06/19/2008

Cath Lab Digest

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The Safety of Drug-Eluting Stents: What the Trial Data and Real-World Experience Tell Us

11/04/2008

Kenneth A. Gorski , RN, RCIS, BSN;

Abstract: Data presented at the 2006 World Congress of Cardiology questioned the safety of drug-eluting stents (DES), causing a notable shift in clinical practice patterns in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI)....

Abstract: Data presented at the...

11/04/2008

Cath Lab Digest

Cath Lab Management

Being a Team in the Cath Lab

06/19/2008

Kenneth A. Gorski , RN, RCIS, BSN;

Definitions: Team\ tem \ n 1: two or more draft animals harnessed to the same vehicle or implement (OK, we all work in healthcare; please disregard THIS definition, especially anyone who is an administrator!) 2: two or more individuals...

Definitions: Team\ tem \ n 1:...

06/19/2008

Cath Lab Digest