Volume 15 - Issue 10 - October, 2007
06/19/2008
Oleg Roussanov, MD; S. Jeanne Wilson, RN; Katherine Henley, FNP; Greta Estacio, FNP; Judith Hill, FNP; Brenda Dogan, RN; William F. Henley, PhD; Nabil Jarmukli, MD
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Re: Question Gauging Interest in Cardiology Physician Extender Program
Dear Sir or Ma'am,
I would definitely have an interest in the development of a cardiology physician extender program. I supervise a cath lab in an Army Medical Center,...
Re: Question Gauging Interest in Cardiology Physician Extender Program
Dear Sir or Ma'am,
I would definitely have an interest in the development of a cardiology physician extender program. I supervise a cath lab in an Army Medical Center,...
Re: Question Gauging Interest in...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Todd Ginapp, EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP
Yes, it is important to understand how breathing affects pressure waveforms to obtain the most accurate readings. To do this, we have to revisit the basic mechanics of normal respiration.
Let’s bring out an experiment that you should...
Yes, it is important to understand how breathing affects pressure waveforms to obtain the most accurate readings. To do this, we have to revisit the basic mechanics of normal respiration.
Let’s bring out an experiment that you should...
Yes, it is important to...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Alan Bennett, RCIS
Carnegie Institute was recently privileged to have a visit by the Boston Scientific (Natick, MA) simulation van and the SimSuite (Medical Simulation Corporation, Denver, CO) hands-on demonstration team. Our invasive cardiovascular technology...
Carnegie Institute was recently privileged to have a visit by the Boston Scientific (Natick, MA) simulation van and the SimSuite (Medical Simulation Corporation, Denver, CO) hands-on demonstration team. Our invasive cardiovascular technology...
Carnegie Institute was recently...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Manuel J. Angelo, BA, RCIS
Attendance is voluntary, but students enrolled in our Accelerated Cardiovascular Technology Training Program (through our affiliation with Howard Community College in Maryland) and less-experienced staff are strongly encouraged to...
Attendance is voluntary, but students enrolled in our Accelerated Cardiovascular Technology Training Program (through our affiliation with Howard Community College in Maryland) and less-experienced staff are strongly encouraged to...
Attendance is voluntary, but...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
MARCH 2007
The Angiographic Step-Up and Step-Down: A Surrogate for Optimal Stent Expansion by Intravascular Ultrasound
Haldis TA, Fenster B, Gavlick K, et al.
Background. Standard high-pressure stent implantation frequently results in...
MARCH 2007
The Angiographic Step-Up and Step-Down: A Surrogate for Optimal Stent Expansion by Intravascular Ultrasound
Haldis TA, Fenster B, Gavlick K, et al.
Background. Standard high-pressure stent implantation frequently results in...
MARCH 2007
The Angiographic...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Re: Question Gauging Interest in Cardiology Physician Extender Program
Dear Sir or Ma'am,
I would definitely have an interest in the development of a cardiology physician extender program. I supervise a cath lab in an Army Medical Center,...
Re: Question Gauging Interest in Cardiology Physician Extender Program
Dear Sir or Ma'am,
I would definitely have an interest in the development of a cardiology physician extender program. I supervise a cath lab in an Army Medical Center,...
Re: Question Gauging Interest in...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
06/19/2008
Shawn Larson, MSc, DCR(R)
By combining a realistic environment for fluoroscopy with a radiological/ cross-sectional anatomical reference tool, Vycaria's virtual cath lab viewer (VCL) may help to:
Increase the efficiency and safety of diagnostic and interventional...
By combining a realistic environment for fluoroscopy with a radiological/ cross-sectional anatomical reference tool, Vycaria's virtual cath lab viewer (VCL) may help to:
Increase the efficiency and safety of diagnostic and interventional...
By combining a realistic...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Industry Insider
06/19/2008
Few Americans Aware of Dangerous Peripheral Arterial Disease
Three out of four people aren't aware of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), affecting approximately 8 million Americans, according to a new study published in Circulation: Journal...
Few Americans Aware of Dangerous Peripheral Arterial Disease
Three out of four people aren't aware of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), affecting approximately 8 million Americans, according to a new study published in Circulation: Journal...
Few Americans Aware of Dangerous...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Todd Ginapp, EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP
Yes, it is important to understand how breathing affects pressure waveforms to obtain the most accurate readings. To do this, we have to revisit the basic mechanics of normal respiration.
Let’s bring out an experiment that you should...
Yes, it is important to understand how breathing affects pressure waveforms to obtain the most accurate readings. To do this, we have to revisit the basic mechanics of normal respiration.
Let’s bring out an experiment that you should...
Yes, it is important to...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Jessica Bricker
How important is the impression you make with your resume? What elements can cause a resume to "stand out" among the rest? In this month’s column, we will address these and other questions about making sure the first impression you have on a...
How important is the impression you make with your resume? What elements can cause a resume to "stand out" among the rest? In this month’s column, we will address these and other questions about making sure the first impression you have on a...
How important is the impression...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
President, Emerald Coast Chapter of the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals; Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola, Florida
President, Emerald Coast Chapter of t...
Why did you choose to work in the invasive cardiology field?
For me, the cath lab is the best place to work. Where else in life can you get instant gratification and patient satisfaction?
Can you describe your role in the cath lab?
I...
Why did you choose to work in the invasive cardiology field?
For me, the cath lab is the best place to work. Where else in life can you get instant gratification and patient satisfaction?
Can you describe your role in the cath lab?
I...
Why did you choose to work in...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Teresa Stamper-Strelitz; Carol Male
This all sounds like good news! However, the detail of the FY08 IPPS rule includes the most significant change in the way hospital inpatient services are reimbursed since the adoption and implementation of the current DRG system in 1983,...
This all sounds like good news! However, the detail of the FY08 IPPS rule includes the most significant change in the way hospital inpatient services are reimbursed since the adoption and implementation of the current DRG system in 1983,...
This all sounds like good news!...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Peggy McElgunn, Esq
ACVP's Awards program allows us all to be excellent! This is a great way to recognize your peers and their contributions, not only to the Alliance, but to the healthcare profession. The ACVP nomination process is easy you can nominate online...
ACVP's Awards program allows us all to be excellent! This is a great way to recognize your peers and their contributions, not only to the Alliance, but to the healthcare profession. The ACVP nomination process is easy you can nominate online...
ACVP's Awards program allows us...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Joseph De Gregorio, MD, Chief of Interventional Cardiology and Interventional Research, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey
Can you tell us about the cath lab at Hackensack University Medical Center?
De Gregorio:...
Joseph De Gregorio, MD, Chief of Interventional Cardiology and Interventional Research, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey
Can you tell us about the cath lab at Hackensack University Medical Center?
De Gregorio:...
Joseph De Gregorio, MD, Chief of...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Jack P. Chen, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP
Case Report
A 56-year-old woman presented with an acute inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. She was treated with intravenous metoprolol, heparin and eptifibatide, along with oral clopidogrel and aspirin. Emergent cardiac...
Case Report
A 56-year-old woman presented with an acute inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. She was treated with intravenous metoprolol, heparin and eptifibatide, along with oral clopidogrel and aspirin. Emergent cardiac...
Case Report
A 56-year-old woman...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Lloyd W. Klein, MD
Unfortunately, I believe he accurately summarizes the current views of many cardiologists, especially those trained since the early 1990’s. Without question, echocardiography, Doppler, and nuclear testing are excellent clinical tools for...
Unfortunately, I believe he accurately summarizes the current views of many cardiologists, especially those trained since the early 1990’s. Without question, echocardiography, Doppler, and nuclear testing are excellent clinical tools for...
Unfortunately, I believe he...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Alex Harrison, MD; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Ghalib Wahidi, MD
Case Report
An 83-year-old male with multiple medical problems was admitted to the hospital for intravenous antibiotic treatment of a severe lower extremity cellulitis. He suffered from longstanding diabetes mellitus and resultant chronic...
Case Report
An 83-year-old male with multiple medical problems was admitted to the hospital for intravenous antibiotic treatment of a severe lower extremity cellulitis. He suffered from longstanding diabetes mellitus and resultant chronic...
Case Report
An 83-year-old male...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
06/19/2008
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Hemoglobin is 10.6mg/dl;
White blood cell count (WBC) is 11,000 cell/mm3;
K+ (potassium) is 3.4meq/dl, platelet count of 65,000;
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is 28mg/dl;
Creatinine is 1.4mg/dl;
International Normalized Ratio (INR) is...
Hemoglobin is 10.6mg/dl;
White blood cell count (WBC) is 11,000 cell/mm3;
K+ (potassium) is 3.4meq/dl, platelet count of 65,000;
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is 28mg/dl;
Creatinine is 1.4mg/dl;
International Normalized Ratio (INR) is...
Hemoglobin is 10.6mg/dl;...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Safety
06/19/2008
Donna DuRee, RN, BN; Derrick Johnson, RN, BS, RCIS
Patient safety is always a primary goal in any hospital and radiation safety ranks high on the list of safety items for a catheterization laboratory. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NCR) and the Food and Drug Association (FDA)...
Patient safety is always a primary goal in any hospital and radiation safety ranks high on the list of safety items for a catheterization laboratory. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NCR) and the Food and Drug Association (FDA)...
Patient safety is always a...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Lloyd W. Klein, MD
Unfortunately, I believe he accurately summarizes the current views of many cardiologists, especially those trained since the early 1990’s. Without question, echocardiography, Doppler, and nuclear testing are excellent clinical tools for...
Unfortunately, I believe he accurately summarizes the current views of many cardiologists, especially those trained since the early 1990’s. Without question, echocardiography, Doppler, and nuclear testing are excellent clinical tools for...
Unfortunately, I believe he...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
What are the latest developments in carotid stenting trials and research?
In July of this year, Kensey Nash Corporation announced a Board of Directors decision to cease all activities involving the marketing and regulatory approval process...
What are the latest developments in carotid stenting trials and research?
In July of this year, Kensey Nash Corporation announced a Board of Directors decision to cease all activities involving the marketing and regulatory approval process...
What are the latest developments...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Bonnie H. Weiner, MD, MBA, FSCAI, FACC
What are patient management guidelines, and how are they set?
In cardiology, guidelines are typically set by an organization when a sufficient body of evidence exists for the treatment of a specific disease state. Guidelines are also used as...
What are patient management guidelines, and how are they set?
In cardiology, guidelines are typically set by an organization when a sufficient body of evidence exists for the treatment of a specific disease state. Guidelines are also used as...
What are patient management...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
06/19/2008
Contributions to this article were made by
the entire staff in the cardiac cath lab and
management team in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Contributions to this article were ma...
What type of procedures are performed at your lab?
We perform elective heart caths, angioplasty, stent implants, pacemaker implants, trans-esophageal echos (TEE) and cardioversions. We perform approximately 20 cases per week and...
What type of procedures are performed at your lab?
We perform elective heart caths, angioplasty, stent implants, pacemaker implants, trans-esophageal echos (TEE) and cardioversions. We perform approximately 20 cases per week and...
What type of procedures are...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Kevin E. C. Meyers; Neha Sharma, BA
Furthermore, some may present with stroke, cardiac failure or other manifestations of end organ damage or ischemia. Typical clinical manifestations are renovascular hypertension, stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, abdominal angina or...
Furthermore, some may present with stroke, cardiac failure or other manifestations of end organ damage or ischemia. Typical clinical manifestations are renovascular hypertension, stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, abdominal angina or...
Furthermore, some may present...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
