Cath Lab Management

Use of the STEMI Team for Treatment of Patients With Pulmonary Embolism: A Pilot Study

01/31/2019

Leonardo C. Clavijo , MD, PhD;

Ray V. Matthews , MD;

Stuart Swadron , MD;

David M. Shavelle , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Michael R. Kendall , MD;

Anilkumar K. Mehra , MD;

Antotreas Hindoyan , MD;

The aim of the Code PE protocol was to: (1) rapidly identify patients with massive and submassive PE; and (2) triage appropriate patients directly to the CCL for endovascular treatment.

The aim of the Code PE protocol...

01/31/2019

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The Missed Opportunity of Same-Day Discharge in the United States

11/05/2018

This is a strong point of the study — that it shows the potential safety in discharging elective PCI patients at least 45-50% of the time, because some hospitals are doing it safely, while other hospitals are lagging behind.

This is a strong point of the...

11/05/2018

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Accreditation as Program Strategy: Understanding Options for Achieving Excellence

11/04/2018

Amy J. Newell , RT(R);

Given the rapidly evolving healthcare reimbursement landscape, the question is no longer “if” accreditation of clinical programs will be required, but rather, “when.” The sooner this effort is launched, the sooner improvements will be...

Given the rapidly evolving...

11/04/2018

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Using Integrated Clinical and Financial Analytics to Drive Change

09/03/2018

Matthew Paul Esham ;

Susan Heilman ;

The amount of data required to manage an invasive cardiology department continues to grow in both scale and complexity. Corazon believes it is no longer sufficient to track volumes while relying on months-old registry reports to measure...

The amount of data required to...

09/03/2018

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Advanced Practice Providers Utilize a Pre-Catheterization Screening Tool to Decrease Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

07/09/2018

Timothy J. Boyek , MD, FACC;

Ralph G. Smith , BSN, RN;

Valerie J. Dziados , CRNP;

Joette C. Hughes , CRNP;

Lauren D. Waronker , CRNP;

Laura Butera-Belton , CRNP;

Katherine McLeod , CRNP, BSN, RN, CWCN;

Joanne Seward , CRNP;

Jennifer Seneca , CRNP;

Christine Guilday , CRNP;

Sharon Delaney , MSN, MBA, RN;

Monica Pammer , PA-C;

Jennifer K. McCullough , CRNP;

Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) related to the use of contrast agents can lead to an increase in morbidity, mortality, and increased costs. CIN can be a serious consequence post coronary angiography, but can be significantly reduced or...

Contrast-induced nephropathy...

07/09/2018

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Bundles are Here. Where are the Opportunities?

03/01/2018

In this month’s article, we have asked Anne Beekman, MedAxiom Consulting, and Keely Macmillan, Archway Health, to discuss what the new voluntary bundles offer as an opportunity for cath lab programs considering percutaneous coronary...

In this month’s article, we have...

03/01/2018

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Planning for the Next Phase of Interventional Care: The Combined Interventional Platform

12/27/2017

James Burns , RN, MBA;

While not necessarily feasible in higher-volume, large facilities, co-locating “like” interventional services into one main area can make sense for community-sized facilities.

While not necessarily feasible...

12/27/2017

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News

News: IAC Releases Cardiovascular Catheterization Accreditation Program

12/27/2017

The program establishes quality metrics and provides a rigorous evaluation through clinical peer review of the facility’s processes, documentation and imaging critical to quality patient care as it relates to cardiovascular catheterization...

The program establishes quality...

12/27/2017

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Patient Prep With ClipVac at Silver Cross Hospital

12/04/2017

Brendan Casey ;

Picture your typical clipper. The ClipVac has a low-profile attachment that is connected via tubing to a vacuum. When activated, ClipVac will efficiently suck up any hair as it is clipped from any area of the body. It is easy to use, and is...

Picture your typical clipper....

12/04/2017

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Workgroups to Drive Sustainable Success: Preparing for the Evolution of Cardiac Bundles

12/03/2017

Shane Recker ;

Even though the most recent proposed bundled payment initiative has been cancelled, preparing for episodic payment models remains vital.

Even though the most recent...

12/03/2017

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