Melanie T. Gura, RN, MSN, CNS, FHRS, FAHA

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Differentiating Between Nursing Scope of Practice and Standards of Care

10/05/2010

Melanie T. Gura , RN, MSN, CNS, FHRS, FAHA;

Read more about the role of nurses in the EP lab: Reflections on a Longstanding Career in EP as a Nurse Practitioner The Evolving Role of the Nurse Practitioner in Cardiac Electrophysiology Scope of practice refers to the...

Read more about the role of...

10/05/2010

EP Lab Digest

Quiz

Pacemaker/ICD Puzzle

11/06/2009

Melanie T. Gura , RN, MSN, CNS, FHRS, FAHA;

Bruce L. Wilkoff , MD, FHRS, CCDS;

Jason K. Smith , MD;

Michael A. Pelini , MD;

Which of the following is demonstrated in the recordings shown, and what is the most appropriate next step?

Which of the following is...

11/06/2009

EP Lab Digest

Feature Story

Pacemaker/ICD Puzzle

09/18/2008

Melanie T. Gura , RN, MSN, CNS, FHRS, FAHA;

Karen Dorfman , RN, BSN;

In this puzzle, which of the following is demonstrated in the recording?

In this puzzle, which of the...

09/18/2008

EP Lab Digest

Pacemaker/ICD Puzzle<br />

05/03/2008

Melanie T. Gura , RN, MSN, CNS, FHRS, FAHA;

Clinical History A 56-year-old female with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, an ejection fraction of 25%, congestive heart failure, recurrent atrial fibrillation, pulmonary hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, states that she has periodic...

Clinical History A 56-year-old...

05/03/2008

EP Lab Digest

Pacemaker/ICD Puzzle Revealed!

05/03/2008

Melanie T. Gura , RN, MSN, CNS, FHRS, FAHA;

Clinical History A 56-year-old...

05/03/2008

EP Lab Digest

EP 101

ICD Puzzle

12/28/2015

Melanie T. Gura , RN, MSN, CNS, FHRS, FAHA;

Jason K. Smith , MD;

This case illustrates that PS may occur in different pacing modalities that result in permanent or temporary disruption of AV synchrony. Resolution of PS can be achieved with VRR programmed off.

This case illustrates that PS...

12/28/2015

EP Lab Digest