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Bonnie McDonald, RN, CEPS, RCES

Case Study
03/04/2013
It is with great appreciation we were able to obtain the patient’s follow-up information after the EP study to learn and thoroughly understand the details of this potentially life-threatening disorder. 
It is with great appreciation we were able to obtain the patient’s follow-up information after the EP study to learn and thoroughly understand the details of this potentially life-threatening disorder. 
It is with great appreciation we...
03/04/2013
EP Lab Digest
Review
05/29/2013
Almost 15% of idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias have an epicardial origin. Electrocardiogram characteristics can help to differentiate epicardial from endocardial ventricular arrhythmias.
Almost 15% of idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias have an epicardial origin. Electrocardiogram characteristics can help to differentiate epicardial from endocardial ventricular arrhythmias.
Almost 15% of idiopathic...
05/29/2013
EP Lab Digest
Case Report
11/30/2010
Bonnie McDonald, RN, RCES, CEPS, and colleagues present a brief case on torsade de pointes brought on by methadone treatment.
Bonnie McDonald, RN, RCES, CEPS, and colleagues present a brief case on torsade de pointes brought on by methadone treatment.
Bonnie McDonald, RN, RCES, CEPS,...
11/30/2010
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
11/06/2009
In this brief case report, authors from the Florida Hospital Zephyrhills describe an unexpected finding during one of their EP cases.
In this brief case report, authors from the Florida Hospital Zephyrhills describe an unexpected finding during one of their EP cases.
In this brief case report,...
11/06/2009
EP Lab Digest
05/24/2011
In this next case installment from the Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, the authors describe a diagnosis of Brugada Syndrome, leaving the authors with questions about “might be” and “maybe” conclusions.IntroductionA 28-year-old Caucasian male...
In this next case installment from the Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, the authors describe a diagnosis of Brugada Syndrome, leaving the authors with questions about “might be” and “maybe” conclusions.IntroductionA 28-year-old Caucasian male...
In this next case installment...
05/24/2011
EP Lab Digest
Unusual Arrhythmias
03/03/2015
Glutaric acidemia type II is a rare disorder that can be caused by mutations in any of 3 genes (ETFA, ETFB, ETFDH). The authors discuss the best options for this patient, as genetic components do not always “fit” required criteria. 
Glutaric acidemia type II is a rare disorder that can be caused by mutations in any of 3 genes (ETFA, ETFB, ETFDH). The authors discuss the best options for this patient, as genetic components do not always “fit” required criteria. 
Glutaric acidemia type II is a...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
08/02/2010
In this article, the authors describe a case of tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy, which is a weakening of the myocardium due to prolonged periods of a fast heart rate.1 Atrial ectopic tachycardia is believed to be secondary to increased...
In this article, the authors describe a case of tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy, which is a weakening of the myocardium due to prolonged periods of a fast heart rate.1 Atrial ectopic tachycardia is believed to be secondary to increased...
In this article, the authors...
08/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
03/05/2010
What is the size of your EP lab facility and number of staff members? What is the mix of credentials at your lab? We have one dedicated EP lab with three staff members, including two RNs and one cardiovascular technologist. We are all...
What is the size of your EP lab facility and number of staff members? What is the mix of credentials at your lab? We have one dedicated EP lab with three staff members, including two RNs and one cardiovascular technologist. We are all...
What is the size of your EP lab...
03/05/2010
EP Lab Digest
11/30/2010
In this brief case study, the authors report on torsade de pointes brought on by methadone treatment. Case Description A 46-year-old female with end-stage colorectal cancer presents to the Emergency Room (ER) with near syncope. She was...
In this brief case study, the authors report on torsade de pointes brought on by methadone treatment. Case Description A 46-year-old female with end-stage colorectal cancer presents to the Emergency Room (ER) with near syncope. She was...
In this brief case study, the...
11/30/2010
EP Lab Digest
Case Report
07/28/2016
Atrial myxoma is a benign, noncancerous tumor usually occurring in the left atrium. Lesion size differs widely among patients, but generally ranges from 2 to 6 cm. Depending on the size and location, it may cause mitral valve obstruction and...
Atrial myxoma is a benign, noncancerous tumor usually occurring in the left atrium. Lesion size differs widely among patients, but generally ranges from 2 to 6 cm. Depending on the size and location, it may cause mitral valve obstruction and...
Atrial myxoma is a benign,...
07/28/2016
Cath Lab Digest