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Clinical Editor's Corner
09/03/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Every year, new operators, mostly trainees, start working in our cath lab. As part of our annual continuing quality improvement programs and required education, we received an update on national guidance for preventing and managing radiation...
Every year, new operators, mostly trainees, start working in our cath lab. As part of our annual continuing quality improvement programs and required education, we received an update on national guidance for preventing and managing radiation...
Every year, new operators,...
09/03/2025
Cath Lab Digest
OUTPATIENT SETTINGS
09/01/2025
Joyce Froetschel
The operations of an ASC (vs. hospital setting) often benefit from more efficient workflows, fewer delays, and shorter patient stays, thus leading to higher patient satisfaction and often increased volumes over time.(1)
The operations of an ASC (vs. hospital setting) often benefit from more efficient workflows, fewer delays, and shorter patient stays, thus leading to higher patient satisfaction and often increased volumes over time.(1)
The operations of an ASC (vs....
09/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Device Access & Coverage: Ahead of Print
08/01/2025
Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD; Ashkan Yahyavi, MD
The authors detail the challenging FDA approval and CMS coverage pathways for new medical devices and technologies, pinpoint key regulatory challenges, and offer targeted strategies to streamline adoption.
The authors detail the challenging FDA approval and CMS coverage pathways for new medical devices and technologies, pinpoint key regulatory challenges, and offer targeted strategies to streamline adoption.
The authors detail the...
08/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral Imaging
08/01/2025
Ivana Kumar; Anshita Kumari, MBBS; Kusum Lata, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), specifically in its more advanced forms such as chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), presents a great clinical challenge. Endovascular interventions have become the primary approach for...
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), specifically in its more advanced forms such as chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), presents a great clinical challenge. Endovascular interventions have become the primary approach for...
Peripheral vascular disease...
08/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Journal Highlight
08/01/2025
Mohammad Reza Movahed, MD, PhD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI
In patients presenting with severe pulmonary edema, rapid deterioration can lead to intubation and mechanical ventilation unless immediate and effective intervention is taken. One particularly severe and underrecognized variant of this...
In patients presenting with severe pulmonary edema, rapid deterioration can lead to intubation and mechanical ventilation unless immediate and effective intervention is taken. One particularly severe and underrecognized variant of this...
In patients presenting with...
08/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
08/01/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
With an addendum addressing air embolism in left atrial appendage occlusion procedures.
With an addendum addressing air embolism in left atrial appendage occlusion procedures.
With an addendum addressing air...
08/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
CCL RN Education
07/31/2025
Sarah Davis-Arnold, MSN, RN, RCIS, EBP-C, NPD-C; Jennifer Ballard-Hernandez, DNP, NP, FACC, FAHA, FAANP; Cher Hagaman, MSN, GNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN, AACC; Jessica Mullenix, MSN, AGPCNP, CEPS, CCRN-K, FHRS; Nicole Lewis, MSN, RN
Sarah Davis-Arnold, MSN, RN, RCIS, EBP-C, NPD-C; Jennifer Ballard-Hernandez, DNP, NP, FACC, FAHA, FAANP; Cher Hagaman, MSN, GNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN, AACC; Jessica Mullenix, MSN, AGPCNP, CEPS, CCK, FHRS; Nicole Lewis, MSN, RN
Sarah Davis-Arnold, MSN, RN, RCIS, EBP-C, NPD-C; Jennifer Ballard-Hernandez, DNP, NP, FACC, FAHA, FAANP; Cher Hagaman, MSN, GNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN, AACC; Jessica Mullenix, MSN, AGPCNP, CEPS, CCK, FHRS; Nicole Lewis, MSN, RN
Sarah Davis-Arnold, MSN, RN,...
07/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Manual Compression
07/05/2025
Phillip Mumford, MHA, MBA, RCIS
I know that holding pressure in one place for a long period of time can hurt. Yet holding pressure has to be done correctly every time, the same way, in order to minimize complications.
I know that holding pressure in one place for a long period of time can hurt. Yet holding pressure has to be done correctly every time, the same way, in order to minimize complications.
I know that holding pressure in...
07/05/2025
Cath Lab Digest
CORONARY ARTERY CALCIUM
07/03/2025
Jonathan Hinton, MD; Gao Ong, MD; Mae Bethell, MD; Jennifer Barraclough, MD; Ganeev Malhotra, MD; Thomas W. Johnson, MD; Simon J. Wilson, MD; James C. Spratt, MD, FRCP, BSc, MBChB; Julian Strange, MBChB, MRCP, MD; Peter O'Kane, MD, MRCP
This is a retrospective analysis of consecutive patients treated with IVL for coronary calcification using the C2+ Shockwave balloon from its implementation in November 2022 through December 2023, with comparison to consecutive patients in...
This is a retrospective analysis of consecutive patients treated with IVL for coronary calcification using the C2+ Shockwave balloon from its implementation in November 2022 through December 2023, with comparison to consecutive patients in...
This is a retrospective analysis...
07/03/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Professional Life
07/03/2025
Bailey Ann Estes MSN, AGNP-C, RN-BC, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS; Derek Pineda, FNP, CCRN, RCIS; Srihari S. Naidu MD, MSCAI
Knowing what to expect in your first days, weeks, and months will help you build confidence, connect with your team, and start a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic areas of healthcare.
Knowing what to expect in your first days, weeks, and months will help you build confidence, connect with your team, and start a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic areas of healthcare.
Knowing what to expect in your...
07/03/2025
Cath Lab Digest