Volume 15 - Issue 1 - January, 2007
06/19/2008
Mark A. Turco, MD, FACC
It has a new five-fold balloon design that will likely decrease any of the previous withdrawal resistances recognized in the previous platform by some operators. The uniform cell geometry of the Libert© stent hopefully allows for more...
It has a new five-fold balloon design that will likely decrease any of the previous withdrawal resistances recognized in the previous platform by some operators. The uniform cell geometry of the Libert© stent hopefully allows for more...
It has a new five-fold balloon...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
The HSRT has actively opposed the CARE Bill over the last 4 years (a timeline and other information is posted at www.hsrt.org). The HSRT Board was neutral during the HSRT membership vote. The HSRT Board decided to allow its membership to vote...
The HSRT has actively opposed the CARE Bill over the last 4 years (a timeline and other information is posted at www.hsrt.org). The HSRT Board was neutral during the HSRT membership vote. The HSRT Board decided to allow its membership to vote...
The HSRT has actively opposed...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
I was honored to participate in the 10th Annual TCIS/SICP Conference in Bangkok, Thailand November 10-12, 2006. TCIS is Thailand's version of the SICP. Their society is very active, and like the SICP, promotes quality patient care and...
I was honored to participate in the 10th Annual TCIS/SICP Conference in Bangkok, Thailand November 10-12, 2006. TCIS is Thailand's version of the SICP. Their society is very active, and like the SICP, promotes quality patient care and...
I was honored to participate in...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Jason Wilson, RCIS
There are a number of different ways to pull sheaths and it would be helpful for you to learn the techniques of each. The end result will be the same; the idea is to be as proficient as possible with each of the techniques. I like the...
There are a number of different ways to pull sheaths and it would be helpful for you to learn the techniques of each. The end result will be the same; the idea is to be as proficient as possible with each of the techniques. I like the...
There are a number of different...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
06/19/2008
Teri Schmidt, RN
We all have a peripheral lab that can be used for coronary diagnostic and interventional procedures. Our recovery area is a separate unit with 14 bays, of which five are used to admit outpatients.
We have 23 licensed staff:
15 RNs (1 is...
We all have a peripheral lab that can be used for coronary diagnostic and interventional procedures. Our recovery area is a separate unit with 14 bays, of which five are used to admit outpatients.
We have 23 licensed staff:
15 RNs (1 is...
We all have a peripheral lab...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Vijay K. Misra, MD
Two cannulae are inserted: one long, 21F cannula in the left atrium, and one (15 or 17F and sometimes two 12F arterial cannulae) in the femoral artery. The cannulae are connected to the pump, which is driven by an electromagnetic motor. The...
Two cannulae are inserted: one long, 21F cannula in the left atrium, and one (15 or 17F and sometimes two 12F arterial cannulae) in the femoral artery. The cannulae are connected to the pump, which is driven by an electromagnetic motor. The...
Two cannulae are inserted: one...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
SICP members receive a complimentary subscription of Cath Lab Digest. The society also provides the opportunity for members to submit articles to be published in CLD which can lead to fellowship status in the SICP.
It is an exciting time...
SICP members receive a complimentary subscription of Cath Lab Digest. The society also provides the opportunity for members to submit articles to be published in CLD which can lead to fellowship status in the SICP.
It is an exciting time...
SICP members receive a...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Non-SICP member cost is $100; SICP member charge (and student charge) is $50. The education hours for this program are 8 RN/8 RT(R) State of Florida/HRS. Please contact Mark Bowles at angiermark@aol.com. You must be a 2007 current SICP member...
Non-SICP member cost is $100; SICP member charge (and student charge) is $50. The education hours for this program are 8 RN/8 RT(R) State of Florida/HRS. Please contact Mark Bowles at angiermark@aol.com. You must be a 2007 current SICP member...
Non-SICP member cost is $100;...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
The HSRT has actively opposed the CARE Bill over the last 4 years (a timeline and other information is posted at www.hsrt.org). The HSRT Board was neutral during the HSRT membership vote. The HSRT Board decided to allow its membership to vote...
The HSRT has actively opposed the CARE Bill over the last 4 years (a timeline and other information is posted at www.hsrt.org). The HSRT Board was neutral during the HSRT membership vote. The HSRT Board decided to allow its membership to vote...
The HSRT has actively opposed...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
06/19/2008
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
The FDA panel met on December 7-8, 2006. Over the course of their meeting, it was agreed that the use of DES is not detrimental in approved cases. The panel acknowledged the data showed that DES did increase the likelihood of clot formation...
The FDA panel met on December 7-8, 2006. Over the course of their meeting, it was agreed that the use of DES is not detrimental in approved cases. The panel acknowledged the data showed that DES did increase the likelihood of clot formation...
The FDA panel met on December...
06/19/2008
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