Volume 11 - Issue 8 - August, 2003
Infographic
06/19/2008
Joachim Schofer, MD; Erick Schampaert, MD
Introduction
Professor Eduardo Sousa, Sao Paulo, Brazil, gave everyone a glimpse of the potential of drug-eluting stents when he presented the early findings from the First-in-Man (FIM) 1 feasibility study at the American College of...
Introduction
Professor Eduardo Sousa, Sao Paulo, Brazil, gave everyone a glimpse of the potential of drug-eluting stents when he presented the early findings from the First-in-Man (FIM) 1 feasibility study at the American College of...
Introduction
Professor Eduardo...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
It was impossible not to become excited at the sight of over 400 cardiac cath professionals gathered together at ASOCC. Hearing that you are part of a vibrant professional community is one thing; seeing it in person is another entirely....
It was impossible not to become excited at the sight of over 400 cardiac cath professionals gathered together at ASOCC. Hearing that you are part of a vibrant professional community is one thing; seeing it in person is another entirely....
It was impossible not to...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Richard E. Kuntz, MD, MSc; James P. Zidar, MD
The following activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Cordis Corporation.
This presentation contains discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Neither HMP...
The following activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Cordis Corporation.
This presentation contains discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Neither HMP...
The following activity is...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Pam Ragland, BS, RCIS
Why did you choose to work in the invasive cardiology field?
Congress had closed my former employer (a government hospital) and while working in a transition position, I saw an advertisement that the local tertiary hospital was starting a...
Why did you choose to work in the invasive cardiology field?
Congress had closed my former employer (a government hospital) and while working in a transition position, I saw an advertisement that the local tertiary hospital was starting a...
Why did you choose to work in...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Lynne Jones, RN, RCIS, FSICP; Scott A. Harding, MD, RT(R)(CV)
The formation of the local professional organization was the idea of Lynne Jones, Director of Cardiology Services at Twelve Oaks Medical Center in Houston, and Scott Hardin, Cath Lab Manager at Conroe Regional Medical Center in Conroe, Texas....
The formation of the local professional organization was the idea of Lynne Jones, Director of Cardiology Services at Twelve Oaks Medical Center in Houston, and Scott Hardin, Cath Lab Manager at Conroe Regional Medical Center in Conroe, Texas....
The formation of the local...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Pre/Post Procedure Units
I am in the process of researching articles about pre/post procedure units for the cardiac cath lab. We are looking at setting one up at the institution where I work. I am working on my Masters degree and looking at...
Pre/Post Procedure Units
I am in the process of researching articles about pre/post procedure units for the cardiac cath lab. We are looking at setting one up at the institution where I work. I am working on my Masters degree and looking at...
Pre/Post Procedure Units
I am...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Cardiac Catheterization 2003
This one-day symposium will cover such topics as adjunctive pharmacology in PCI, coated stents and emerging technologies. Attendees will be given opportunities to interact with leading cardiovascular care...
Cardiac Catheterization 2003
This one-day symposium will cover such topics as adjunctive pharmacology in PCI, coated stents and emerging technologies. Attendees will be given opportunities to interact with leading cardiovascular care...
Cardiac Catheterization...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Pre/Post Procedure Units
I am in the process of researching articles about pre/post procedure units for the cardiac cath lab. We are looking at setting one up at the institution where I work. I am working on my Masters degree and looking at...
Pre/Post Procedure Units
I am in the process of researching articles about pre/post procedure units for the cardiac cath lab. We are looking at setting one up at the institution where I work. I am working on my Masters degree and looking at...
Pre/Post Procedure Units
I am...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Amy Ross
Thursday April 24, 9:32am
Place: unknown location
FDA announces the approval of the Cypher DES by Cordis.
The waiting is over!
Thursday April 24, 10:10am
Place: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Cardiac Cath Lab Hallway
Call comes in from...
Thursday April 24, 9:32am
Place: unknown location
FDA announces the approval of the Cypher DES by Cordis.
The waiting is over!
Thursday April 24, 10:10am
Place: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Cardiac Cath Lab Hallway
Call comes in from...
Thursday April 24,...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Infographic
06/19/2008
New Technology Bodes Well for Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Study Shows Tissue Doppler Imaging Has Advantages Over Biopsy
Doctors at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are testing an emerging technology...
New Technology Bodes Well for Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Study Shows Tissue Doppler Imaging Has Advantages Over Biopsy
Doctors at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are testing an emerging technology...
New Technology Bodes Well for...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Ginger Graham
Why focus on women’s heart disease?
My interest started out somewhat personally. I have a history of heart disease in my family both my grandmother and my mother, along with other people in my family.
Then, about five years ago, I was...
Why focus on women’s heart disease?
My interest started out somewhat personally. I have a history of heart disease in my family both my grandmother and my mother, along with other people in my family.
Then, about five years ago, I was...
Why focus on women’s heart...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Brian Firth, MD, PhD, MBA
As with any new medical technology introduced to the marketplace, there are often many changes, challenges and opportunities realized by the cath lab.
It is incumbent upon the hospital industry to learn all of the new dynamics involved with...
As with any new medical technology introduced to the marketplace, there are often many changes, challenges and opportunities realized by the cath lab.
It is incumbent upon the hospital industry to learn all of the new dynamics involved with...
As with any new medical...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Lori Cihon, RN; Pete Leo, RN; Lorraine Stojkov, RT, RCIS
As with any new medical technology introduced to the marketplace, there are often many changes, challenges and opportunities realized by the cath lab.
It is incumbent upon the hospital industry to learn all of the new dynamics involved...
As with any new medical technology introduced to the marketplace, there are often many changes, challenges and opportunities realized by the cath lab.
It is incumbent upon the hospital industry to learn all of the new dynamics involved...
As with any new medical...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
(Thank you to acjmom52@hotmail.com for our latest discussion group
question, below).
(Thank you to acjmom52@hotmail.com f...
Post-procedure order sheets
Our department has created new post-procedure order sheets which require a designation for type of admission. Patients are to be admitted to observation status unless there is no chance they will be discharged in...
Post-procedure order sheets
Our department has created new post-procedure order sheets which require a designation for type of admission. Patients are to be admitted to observation status unless there is no chance they will be discharged in...
Post-procedure order sheets
Our...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Ginger Graham
Why focus on women’s heart disease?
My interest started out somewhat personally. I have a history of heart disease in my family both my grandmother and my mother, along with other people in my family.
Then, about five years ago, I was...
Why focus on women’s heart disease?
My interest started out somewhat personally. I have a history of heart disease in my family both my grandmother and my mother, along with other people in my family.
Then, about five years ago, I was...
Why focus on women’s heart...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Brian Firth, MD, PhD, MBA
As with any new medical technology introduced to the marketplace, there are often many changes, challenges and opportunities realized by the cath lab.
It is incumbent upon the hospital industry to learn all of the new dynamics involved with...
As with any new medical technology introduced to the marketplace, there are often many changes, challenges and opportunities realized by the cath lab.
It is incumbent upon the hospital industry to learn all of the new dynamics involved with...
As with any new medical...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
06/19/2008
Lee Phillips, RN
What type of procedures are performed at your facility?
Our cath lab performs all types of diagnostic and interventional procedures. We use all of the diagnostic technology available, including IVUS. We perform interventional procedures,...
What type of procedures are performed at your facility?
Our cath lab performs all types of diagnostic and interventional procedures. We use all of the diagnostic technology available, including IVUS. We perform interventional procedures,...
What type of procedures are...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Lori Cihon, RN; Pete Leo, RN; Lorraine Stojkov, RT, RCIS
As with any new medical technology introduced to the marketplace, there are often many changes, challenges and opportunities realized by the cath lab.
It is incumbent upon the hospital industry to learn all of the new dynamics involved...
As with any new medical technology introduced to the marketplace, there are often many changes, challenges and opportunities realized by the cath lab.
It is incumbent upon the hospital industry to learn all of the new dynamics involved...
As with any new medical...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
06/19/2008
Attendees at the 2003 Cath Lab Digest Annual Symposium on Cardiovascular Care (ASOCC) had the opportunity to suggest bumper sticker ideas tailored to the cardiac cath professional. CLD asks you to vote for your favorite bumper sticker idea....
Attendees at the 2003 Cath Lab Digest Annual Symposium on Cardiovascular Care (ASOCC) had the opportunity to suggest bumper sticker ideas tailored to the cardiac cath professional. CLD asks you to vote for your favorite bumper sticker idea....
Attendees at the 2003 Cath Lab...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
