Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, MA, FACC, FHRS

Electrophysiological Characteristics and Catheter Ablation of Para-Hisian Atrial Tachycardias

04/25/2012

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Focal atrial tachycardias (AT) originate from a circumscribed area with centrifugal spread to both atria. They can be due to enhanced automaticity, triggered activity, or microreentry. Sites of origin for focal AT tend to cluster at specific...

Focal atrial tachycardias (AT)...

04/25/2012

EP Lab Digest

EP 101

EP 101: Case Studies

05/28/2009

Brian Olshansky , MD, FHRS;

Uzodinma Raphael Dim , MD;

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

In this new installment of EP Lab Digest’s EP 101 series, the authors present three brief case overviews, then ask readers to test their knowledge in EP by answering questions about each case. Case #1: A 74-year-old female with a history...

In this new installment of EP...

05/28/2009

EP Lab Digest

EP 101: A Tale of Two Wide Complex Tachycardias

04/27/2011

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Brian Olshansky , MD, FHRS;

Alexander Mazur , MD;

In this article, the authors describe a case involving two different wide complex tachycardias. The authors also highlight the importance of a thorough electrophysiological evaluation when evaluating a wide complex tachycardia in a young...

In this article, the authors...

04/27/2011

EP Lab Digest

EP 101

EP 101: A Surprise Visitor at the End of an Ablation

01/04/2011

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Brian Olshansky , MD, FHRS;

A. Gregory Deam , MD;

In this article, the authors present a case that illustrates the importance of keeping an open mind while evaluating supraventricular tachycardias.

In this article, the authors...

01/04/2011

EP Lab Digest

EP 101: Analysis of a Long RP Tachycardia

08/02/2010

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Alexander Mazur , MD;

Brian Olshansky , MD, FHRS;

In the next installment of the EP 101 series, the authors describe a case involving a narrow complex tachycardia with a long RP interval. Case Presentation A 78-year-old male presented to the emergency room with complaints of shortness of...

In the next installment of the...

08/02/2010

EP Lab Digest

Case Study

An Interesting Case of Arrhythmia-Induced Cardiomyopathy

05/02/2015

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

In this patient with pre-existing ischemic heart disease, two different arrhythmias — persistent atrial flutter and frequent PVCs — contributed to the development of cardiomyopathy and heart failure.

In this patient with...

05/02/2015

EP Lab Digest

EP 101: Case Studies (Part 2)

07/01/2009

Uzodinma Raphael Dim , MD;

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Brian Olshansky , MD, FHRS;

In another installment of EP Lab Digest’s EP 101 series, the authors present three new case overviews, then ask readers to test their knowledge in EP by answering questions about each case. Case #1: A 27-year-old female underwent...

In another installment of EP Lab...

07/01/2009

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Catheter Ablation of Atrial Arrhythmias in the Transplanted Heart: A Case-Based Discussion

12/02/2015

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Brian Olshansky , MD, FHRS;

Paying close attention to these aspects will ensure safe and effective ablation of post-transplant atrial arrhythmias.

Paying close attention to these...

12/02/2015

EP Lab Digest

EP 101: Wide Complex Tachycardia Case Study – Part II

01/05/2009

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Brian Olshansky , MD, FHRS;

In this article, the authors provide Part 2 of a wide complex tachycardia case study (Part 1 was published in EP Lab Digest’s November 2008 issue). Case Presentation A 53-year-old man with coronary artery disease (s/p stent placement...

In this article, the authors...

01/05/2009

EP Lab Digest

Feature Story

Developing a Robust Remote Monitoring Program in Your Practice: Clinical, Economic, and Workflow Considerations

02/01/2013

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Brad S. Sutton , MD, MBA;

Dan D'Orazio , MBA;

In this article, the authors discuss the clinical and financial impact of remote monitoring, strategies for practice staffing and information management, and practice workflow.

In this article, the authors...

02/01/2013

EP Lab Digest