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Case Q&A
Propeller Flaps for Lower Back Defects
01/09/2023
A 33-year-old man was referred to the plastic surgery service for management of a complex lower back wound.
A 33-year-old man was referred to the plastic surgery service for management of a complex lower back wound.
A 33-year-old man was referred...
01/09/2023
ePlasty
Sebaceous Carcinoma of the Nose: A Rare Presentation of an Uncommon Tumor
Interesting Cases
Sebaceous Carcinoma of the Nose: A Rare Presentation of an Uncommon Tumor
03/27/2021
We present a case of sebaceous carcinoma (SC) in an uncommon location, the nose.
We present a case of sebaceous carcinoma (SC) in an uncommon location, the nose.
We present a case of sebaceous...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Management of a Spontaneous Carotid Artery Blowout
Interesting Cases
Management of a Spontaneous Carotid Artery Blowout
03/27/2021
A 71-year-old man awoke in the night to spontaneous and profuse bleeding from his neck 17 years after neck dissection and radiation therapy to treat squamous cell carcinoma.
A 71-year-old man awoke in the night to spontaneous and profuse bleeding from his neck 17 years after neck dissection and radiation therapy to treat squamous cell carcinoma.
A 71-year-old man awoke in the...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
News
Episode-Based Payment Model Shortens Radiotherapy Courses But Reduces Reimbursements
11/28/2020
The Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model encourages shorter courses of radiotherapy, but emerging technologies with large capital and operating investment needs may see reductions in reimbursements, according to a recent study.
The Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model encourages shorter courses of radiotherapy, but emerging technologies with large capital and operating investment needs may see reductions in reimbursements, according to a recent study.
The Radiation Oncology...
11/28/2020
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research Reports
Development of a Low Resource Tool for Optimizing Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Delivery Within an Integrated Health Care Delivery System
10/18/2019
Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration is the largest nationally integrated health care delivery system in the United States, making it an ideal environment for development of tools designed to streamline cancer diagnosis and...
Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration is the largest nationally integrated health care delivery system in the United States, making it an ideal environment for development of tools designed to streamline cancer diagnosis and...
Abstract: The Veterans...
10/18/2019
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Cath Lab Spotlight
Cath Lab Spotlight: Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
10/06/2019
Our cardiovascular team has always adopted a “can-do” mindset. Our team wants to learn, works to be safe, and strives to advance.
Our cardiovascular team has always adopted a “can-do” mindset. Our team wants to learn, works to be safe, and strives to advance.
Our cardiovascular team has...
10/06/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Original Contribution
Efficacy of Low-Dose Compared With Standard-Dose Radiation for Cardiac Catheterization and Intervention (KAR RAD Study)
03/14/2019
We evaluated the efficacy of low-dose radiation (≤7.5 frames/second [f/s]) compared with standard-dose radiation (≥10 f/s) in cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention.
We evaluated the efficacy of low-dose radiation (≤7.5 frames/second [f/s]) compared with standard-dose radiation (≥10 f/s) in cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention.
We evaluated the efficacy of...
03/14/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
New Devices
An Introduction to the Cardio-TRAP
07/30/2017
In the three-room, high-volume cath lab of Bon Secours St. Francis Health System in Greenville, South Carolina [See CLD’s feature cath lab this month], a highly experienced team of technologists and nurses has developed the Cardio-TRAP...
In the three-room, high-volume cath lab of Bon Secours St. Francis Health System in Greenville, South Carolina [See CLD’s feature cath lab this month], a highly experienced team of technologists and nurses has developed the Cardio-TRAP...
In the three-room, high-volume...
07/30/2017
Cath Lab Digest
Original Contribution
Radiation Exposure and Contrast Agent Reduction During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: An Ongoing Experience
10/28/2016
This study determines the patient radiation exposure and contrast agent variation during transcatheter aortic valve implantation procedures resulting from technological improvements.
This study determines the patient radiation exposure and contrast agent variation during transcatheter aortic valve implantation procedures resulting from technological improvements.
This study determines the...
10/28/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Our Visible and Invisible Friends and Foes
10/28/2016
The authors offer a commentary on this month's article by Maccagni et al, who describe their experience with contrast use and radiation exposure in transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures over certain time intervals.
The authors offer a commentary on this month's article by Maccagni et al, who describe their experience with contrast use and radiation exposure in transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures over certain time intervals.
The authors offer a commentary...
10/28/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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