Professional Life

Education

Spring Fling: A Successful 12-Lead Multi-Medics Course

09/03/2018

The Wisconsin Chapter of the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (WI-ACVP) held a spring educational offering on April 14, 2018.

The Wisconsin Chapter of the...

09/03/2018

Cath Lab Digest

Clinical Editor's Corner

What Does It Mean to Be a Mentor in the Cath Lab?

04/05/2018

Morton J. Kern , MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA;

In everyone’s career life, including the nursing and technical staff in the cath lab, mentors take on a multitude of roles during the training periods and early work life, and continue to have an impact well into the future years of the daily...

In everyone’s career life,...

04/05/2018

Cath Lab Digest

Uniting the Cardiovascular Profession Will Improve Cardiovascular Care

06/07/2017

Peggy McElgunn , Esq;

Seeing an opportunity to unite the profession and improve the benefits and reach of current members of both organizations, Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP) leadership agreed to combine forces with the Alliance of...

Seeing an opportunity to unite...

06/07/2017

Cath Lab Digest

Meeting Update

The Wisconsin Chapter of the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP) Annual Fall Educational Conference

06/06/2017

Erwin Wuehr , BS;

November 11-12, 2016, marked the 11th annual WI-SICP Educational Conference, held at the Kalahari Water Park and Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.

November 11-12, 2016, marked the...

06/06/2017

Cath Lab Digest

Blog

The Making of an Interventional Cardiologist: A Fellow’s Perspective on the Use of Robotics

12/08/2016

Kusum Lata , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

The introduction of robotic technology in the cath lab to protect against radiation exposure and associated risks will have a huge future impact on both patient and physician care.

The introduction of robotic...

12/08/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Editor's Corner

Lessons in Life as Taught by the Cath Lab

12/05/2016

Morton J. Kern , MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA;

The title of this editor’s page is the same as that of a brief viewpoint article that I recently read by Dr. Haider Javed Warraich, a cardiovascular fellow in training at Duke University.

The title of this editor’s page...

12/05/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Reflections

November Accolades: Radiologic Technologist Week

11/02/2016

Amy J. Newell , RT(R);

National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW, sponsored by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists) is an annual celebration during the week that includes November 8 to commemorate the discovery of the x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen...

National Radiologic Technology...

11/02/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Clinical Editor's Corner

Conversations in Cardiology: Challenging Appropriate Attire in the Cath Lab Setting 2016

10/06/2016

Morton J. Kern , MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA;

Leigh Brown, BSN, RN Clinical Manager, Electrophysiology and Cath Lab, Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas, asks us, “What is appropriate attire in the cath lab setting?”

Leigh Brown, BSN, RN Clinical...

10/06/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Your Path to Success: Expert Advice

Enhancing Expertise in the Cath Lab: The Positive Impact of the Clinical Ladder

09/05/2016

Katherine Kay Brown , MSN, RN;

Corazon experience has shown that programs that integrate novice staff within an inclusive learning environment, while encouraging the competent and expert staff to enhance their clinical and leadership skills, are the most successful with...

Corazon experience has shown...

09/05/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Clinical Editor's Corner

The U.S. Navy (CVTs) Comes to Long Beach – Honor in Serving Our Patients and Our Country

03/02/2016

Morton J. Kern , MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA;

Last month, I had the pleasure and privilege of hosting the U.S. Navy CVT school trainees in our VA Long Beach Cath Lab for a few hours.

Last month, I had the pleasure...

03/02/2016

Cath Lab Digest