Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, MA, FACC, FHRS

EP 101: Wide Complex Tachycardia Case Study – Part II

01/05/2009

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, 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

EP Tips & Techniques

Mechanical Deviation of the Esophagus During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: The Esophageal Retractor and More

12/29/2020

Domenico G. Della Rocca , MD;

Vijay Swarup , MD, FHRS;

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Dhanunjaya R. Lakkireddy , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Donita Atkins , BSN, RN;

Andrea Natale , MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC;

Marcos Daccarett , MD;

Steven Miller ;

Sri Harsha Kanuri , MD;

Mehmet Ali Elbey , MD;

Luigi Di Biase , MD, PhD, FHRS;

Saumil R. Oza , MD;

Abstract Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is more widely available and considered now to be the most performed catheter ablation procedure. Permanent electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins (PV) is well established as the...

Abstract Catheter ablation of...

12/29/2020

EP Lab Digest

Case Report

EP 101: Wide Complex Tachycardia Case Study – Part 1

10/30/2008

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Brian Olshansky , MD, FHRS;

In the first installment of this multi-part series for the EP 101 section, the authors discuss evaluation and proper diagnosis of a wide complex tachycardia in the setting of coronary artery disease.

In the first installment of this...

10/30/2008

EP Lab Digest

EP Tips & Techniques

Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Pocket Hematomas During CIED Implantation: Pocket Management Systems and Other Adjuvant Interventions

12/02/2020

Domenico G. Della Rocca , MD;

Srijoy Mahapatra , MD;

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Sri Harsha Kanuri , MD;

Dhanunjaya R. Lakkireddy , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Mehmet Ali Elbey , MD;

Donita Atkins , BSN, RN;

Courtney Jeffery , APRN;

Andrea Natale , MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC;

Naresh Kodwani , MD;

In this review, we will summarize recent literature regarding pocket hematomas, increased risk factors in developing pocket hematomas, and complications and adverse events resulting from pocket hematomas.

In this review, we will...

12/02/2020

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Is Incessant “Asymptomatic” Supraventricular Tachycardia Worth Ablating?

03/02/2020

Gurmeet Singh , DO;

Sagar Patel , DO;

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Ketan Koranne , MD;

Brian Olshansky , MD, FHRS;

We address the question: for older patients with persistent tachycardia, no obvious symptoms, and normal ventricular function, is the best approach to treatment either catheter-based ablation, drugs, or no treatment at all?

We address the question: for...

03/02/2020

EP Lab Digest