Volume 11 - Issue 1 - January, 2003
06/19/2008
Hi Folks,
Just a few lines in a follow-up from November’s Cath Lab Digest Email Discussion Group question... (re: Daily QA on Imaging Equipment).
In reading back through the discussion, I wanted to let you know where we are in...
Hi Folks,
Just a few lines in a follow-up from November’s Cath Lab Digest Email Discussion Group question... (re: Daily QA on Imaging Equipment).
In reading back through the discussion, I wanted to let you know where we are in...
Hi Folks,
Just a few lines in...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Why did you choose to work in the invasive cardiology field? What do you like best about it?
During CVT school, I was introduced to the cath lab and I was intrigued by and attracted to the fast pace and technology. I loved the team approach...
Why did you choose to work in the invasive cardiology field? What do you like best about it?
During CVT school, I was introduced to the cath lab and I was intrigued by and attracted to the fast pace and technology. I loved the team approach...
Why did you choose to work in...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
If there is an event or educational meeting you would like us to list,
please email us: cathlabdigest@aol.com
January 26-29
CRT 2003
Location: Washington D.C.
Website: www.crtonline.com
February 6-8
Lumen 2003
Location: Miami,...
If there is an event or educational meeting you would like us to list,
please email us: cathlabdigest@aol.com
January 26-29
CRT 2003
Location: Washington D.C.
Website: www.crtonline.com
February 6-8
Lumen 2003
Location: Miami,...
If there is an event or...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Infographic
06/19/2008
Perclose A-T Simplifies Vessel Closure After Cardiac Catheterization Procedures
Abbott Laboratories has launched the Perclose A-T (Auto-Tie), the latest generation in suture-mediated vessel closure systems from Abbott Vascular Devices....
Perclose A-T Simplifies Vessel Closure After Cardiac Catheterization Procedures
Abbott Laboratories has launched the Perclose A-T (Auto-Tie), the latest generation in suture-mediated vessel closure systems from Abbott Vascular Devices....
Perclose A-T Simplifies Vessel...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
06/19/2008
Our cover article by Dr. Dean Kereiakes sounds a warning note in the midst of the buzz. In many corners of invasive cardiology, excitement about this technology has been changing to concern. What will this expensive device mean for the...
Our cover article by Dr. Dean Kereiakes sounds a warning note in the midst of the buzz. In many corners of invasive cardiology, excitement about this technology has been changing to concern. What will this expensive device mean for the...
Our cover article by Dr. Dean...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
06/19/2008
Jill Price, RN
We have a one-unit diagnostic/interventional lab with 3 RNs, 1 PA and 3 cardiologists (one of whom is an interventional cardiologist). Our Chief of Cardiology is from Detroit and our interventionalist and other cardiologist are both from...
We have a one-unit diagnostic/interventional lab with 3 RNs, 1 PA and 3 cardiologists (one of whom is an interventional cardiologist). Our Chief of Cardiology is from Detroit and our interventionalist and other cardiologist are both from...
We have a one-unit...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, FACC, MSCAI
Platelet Activation
The level of ambient platelet activation prior to undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been shown to predict subsequent adverse clinical outcomes. An analysis of hemostatic predictors of stent...
Platelet Activation
The level of ambient platelet activation prior to undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been shown to predict subsequent adverse clinical outcomes. An analysis of hemostatic predictors of stent...
Platelet Activation
The level...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Mary Heisler, RN, BA
A delicate balancing act must arise between what is right for the patient, the physicians and the hospital budget. As a former cath lab manager, I am familiar with the daunting task of serving the needs of all involved. Clearly, technologies...
A delicate balancing act must arise between what is right for the patient, the physicians and the hospital budget. As a former cath lab manager, I am familiar with the daunting task of serving the needs of all involved. Clearly, technologies...
A delicate balancing act must...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
(Thank you to Don Sanders, Director. CVS, in Cullman, Alabama, for last month's discussion group question, below).
(Thank you to Don Sanders, Director. ...
17 cath labs responded to the question above. If you’d like to join our group, please send an email to cathlabdigest@hotmail.com
Group Members’ Responses:
lunch case reviews
We do lunch case reviews about interesting procedures. The...
17 cath labs responded to the question above. If you’d like to join our group, please send an email to cathlabdigest@hotmail.com
Group Members’ Responses:
lunch case reviews
We do lunch case reviews about interesting procedures. The...
17 cath labs responded to the...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Hi Folks,
Just a few lines in a follow-up from November’s Cath Lab Digest Email Discussion Group question... (re: Daily QA on Imaging Equipment).
In reading back through the discussion, I wanted to let you know where we are in...
Hi Folks,
Just a few lines in a follow-up from November’s Cath Lab Digest Email Discussion Group question... (re: Daily QA on Imaging Equipment).
In reading back through the discussion, I wanted to let you know where we are in...
Hi Folks,
Just a few lines in...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
