Volume 15 - Issue 11 - November, 2007
Industry Insider
06/19/2008
Tryton Medical’s Side-Branch Stent Demonstrates Unparalleled 6-Month Angiographic Restenosis Reductions
Professor Patrick Serruys, MD, PhD, Presents Cardialaysis Core Laboratory Review of Tryton 1(First-in-Man Study) (n=30): No Side-Branch...
Tryton Medical’s Side-Branch Stent Demonstrates Unparalleled 6-Month Angiographic Restenosis Reductions
Professor Patrick Serruys, MD, PhD, Presents Cardialaysis Core Laboratory Review of Tryton 1(First-in-Man Study) (n=30): No Side-Branch...
Tryton Medical’s Side-Branch...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Barry Egolf, RN; Gengie Nail, BSRS; Michael Donoghue; Carolyn Pexton
As volumes had increased at the Flordia Hospital cath lab, frequent delays and bottlenecks had become more common, prompting a growing chorus of complaints from physicians and patients. Patients would be upset about having to wait too long...
As volumes had increased at the Flordia Hospital cath lab, frequent delays and bottlenecks had become more common, prompting a growing chorus of complaints from physicians and patients. Patients would be upset about having to wait too long...
As volumes had increased at the...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Todd Ginapp, EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP
The Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential is increasingly becoming a standard in cath labs. As governmental agencies and healthcare insurance companies look for a standard of care or minimal credentialing, the RCIS...
The Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential is increasingly becoming a standard in cath labs. As governmental agencies and healthcare insurance companies look for a standard of care or minimal credentialing, the RCIS...
The Registered Cardiovascular...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
The August Indiana Chapter meeting was held at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis and as always, we enjoyed great topics, good discussions and, most importantly, excellent comradeship. We learned about closure devices, a topic presented...
The August Indiana Chapter meeting was held at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis and as always, we enjoyed great topics, good discussions and, most importantly, excellent comradeship. We learned about closure devices, a topic presented...
The August Indiana Chapter...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Shirly Dawson Coffey, CVT
Some time ago, a patient remarked after the completion of his exam that he had rarely seen such a smooth execution of duties. He had apparently been watching our activities closely and come to the conclusion that in spite of the variety of...
Some time ago, a patient remarked after the completion of his exam that he had rarely seen such a smooth execution of duties. He had apparently been watching our activities closely and come to the conclusion that in spite of the variety of...
Some time ago, a patient...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Barry Egolf, RN; Gengie Nail, BSRS; Michael Donoghue; Carolyn Pexton
As volumes had increased at the Flordia Hospital cath lab, frequent delays and bottlenecks had become more common, prompting a growing chorus of complaints from physicians and patients. Patients would be upset about having to wait too long...
As volumes had increased at the Flordia Hospital cath lab, frequent delays and bottlenecks had become more common, prompting a growing chorus of complaints from physicians and patients. Patients would be upset about having to wait too long...
As volumes had increased at the...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Prithwish Banerjee, MD, MRCP
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Todd Ginapp, EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP
The Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential is increasingly becoming a standard in cath labs. As governmental agencies and healthcare insurance companies look for a standard of care or minimal credentialing, the RCIS...
The Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential is increasingly becoming a standard in cath labs. As governmental agencies and healthcare insurance companies look for a standard of care or minimal credentialing, the RCIS...
The Registered Cardiovascular...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Kevin L. Miracle, MBA, EMT-P
The open position is a perfect match to your skill set and experience, and you meet all the application criteria. How can you maximize the results of the face-to-face time? How can you prepare yourself to best perform under the pressure of...
The open position is a perfect match to your skill set and experience, and you meet all the application criteria. How can you maximize the results of the face-to-face time? How can you prepare yourself to best perform under the pressure of...
The open position is a perfect...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Michael Ragosta, MD
It provides a very easy-to-interpret value that helps physicians determine the significance of a coronary lesion seen on angiography. Its most important role is to help us to understand whether or not a lesion is capable of resulting in...
It provides a very easy-to-interpret value that helps physicians determine the significance of a coronary lesion seen on angiography. Its most important role is to help us to understand whether or not a lesion is capable of resulting in...
It provides a very...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
John A. Walker
Can you describe your hospital and the type of population you serve?
We are a 99-bed acute care hospital located in Dodge City, Kansas, which is in southwest Kansas. Western Plains Medical Complex is a rural hospital; we are 150 miles west...
Can you describe your hospital and the type of population you serve?
We are a 99-bed acute care hospital located in Dodge City, Kansas, which is in southwest Kansas. Western Plains Medical Complex is a rural hospital; we are 150 miles west...
Can you describe your hospital...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Georgann Bruski, RT(R), CRT, ARRT
Let's take a nostalgic trip down memory lane. If you are old enough to remember the equipment discussed here, you are probably a baby boomer; if not, consider this both a history lesson and a peek ahead into the future. As the old saying...
Let's take a nostalgic trip down memory lane. If you are old enough to remember the equipment discussed here, you are probably a baby boomer; if not, consider this both a history lesson and a peek ahead into the future. As the old saying...
Let's take a nostalgic trip down...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Georgann Bruski, RT(R), CRT, ARRT
Let's take a nostalgic trip down memory lane. If you are old enough to remember the equipment discussed here, you are probably a baby boomer; if not, consider this both a history lesson and a peek ahead into the future. As the old saying...
Let's take a nostalgic trip down memory lane. If you are old enough to remember the equipment discussed here, you are probably a baby boomer; if not, consider this both a history lesson and a peek ahead into the future. As the old saying...
Let's take a nostalgic trip down...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
Multiple new and ongoing questions from readers.
Your responses are welcome!
Answer or pose a question at cathlabdigest@aol.com.
Multiple new and ongoing questions fr...
New Questions
Ambulation, T&S Questions
1. Does anyone ambulate patients to the lab (elective outpatients only)? Do they have criteria to assist with the decision to wheel or walk?
2. Do other labs require a type and screen on all...
New Questions
Ambulation, T&S Questions
1. Does anyone ambulate patients to the lab (elective outpatients only)? Do they have criteria to assist with the decision to wheel or walk?
2. Do other labs require a type and screen on all...
New Questions
Ambulation, T&S...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Multiple new and ongoing questions from readers.
Your responses are welcome!
Answer or pose a question at cathlabdigest@aol.com.
Multiple new and ongoing questions fr...
New Questions
Ambulation, T&S Questions
1. Does anyone ambulate patients to the lab (elective outpatients only)? Do they have criteria to assist with the decision to wheel or walk?
2. Do other labs require a type and screen on all...
New Questions
Ambulation, T&S Questions
1. Does anyone ambulate patients to the lab (elective outpatients only)? Do they have criteria to assist with the decision to wheel or walk?
2. Do other labs require a type and screen on all...
New Questions
Ambulation, T&S...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Thomas Hospital, Fairhope, Alabama
Thomas Hospital, Fairhope, Alabama
...
Why did you choose to work in the invasive cardiology field?
Honestly, I just wanted to learn more about cardiology. I had seen the surgical aspect and I wanted to experience the less invasive side of cardiology. I had no idea it would lead...
Why did you choose to work in the invasive cardiology field?
Honestly, I just wanted to learn more about cardiology. I had seen the surgical aspect and I wanted to experience the less invasive side of cardiology. I had no idea it would lead...
Why did you choose to work in...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Fadi Matar, MD
What are the criteria you utilize to determine whether or not to use a pressure guidewire in a particular case?
Visual estimation of the stenosis. As you know, patients with coronary artery disease don’t necessarily have one area that is...
What are the criteria you utilize to determine whether or not to use a pressure guidewire in a particular case?
Visual estimation of the stenosis. As you know, patients with coronary artery disease don’t necessarily have one area that is...
What are the criteria you...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
06/19/2008
Kathleen Arnold, RN, BSN, RCIS
What is the size of your cath lab facility and number of staff members?
The Henry Ford Heart and Vascular Institute boasts one of the nation’s largest cardiology groups. Our cath lab consists of three lab suites supported by 38 staff...
What is the size of your cath lab facility and number of staff members?
The Henry Ford Heart and Vascular Institute boasts one of the nation’s largest cardiology groups. Our cath lab consists of three lab suites supported by 38 staff...
What is the size of your cath...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Robert S. Dieter, MD, RVT; Aravinda Nanjundappa, MD, RVT, MBA; Steven Powell, MD
Dr. Charles Dotter performed the first-ever percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in 1964.1 Since the first transluminal angioplasty, the numbers of interventional procedures performed have exploded worldwide. Initial percutaneous vascular...
Dr. Charles Dotter performed the first-ever percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in 1964.1 Since the first transluminal angioplasty, the numbers of interventional procedures performed have exploded worldwide. Initial percutaneous vascular...
Dr. Charles Dotter performed the...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
Larry S. Dean, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI
Dr. Larry S. Dean is a Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Director of the University of Washington Regional Heart Center at the University of Washington Academic Medical Center. He served...
Dr. Larry S. Dean is a Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Director of the University of Washington Regional Heart Center at the University of Washington Academic Medical Center. He served...
Dr. Larry S. Dean is a Professor...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
06/19/2008
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
In The Clinical and Economic Impact of Measuring Fractional Flow Reserve, Dr. Matar has presented an insightful discussion on his use of physiologic measurements in his very busy clinical practice, specifically, the pressure-wire derived...
In The Clinical and Economic Impact of Measuring Fractional Flow Reserve, Dr. Matar has presented an insightful discussion on his use of physiologic measurements in his very busy clinical practice, specifically, the pressure-wire derived...
In The Clinical and Economic...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
06/19/2008
Daniel T. Lee, MD; Matthew T. Lee; Patrick C. Rim; Thomas E. Tomczak, Jr., NP; Karen DiDonato, RN, MSN
Introduction
Standard of care at most hospitals and interventional cardiology practices is for the attending physician (or fellow) to perform the femoral artery puncture required for vascular access. The advent of vascular closure devices...
Introduction
Standard of care at most hospitals and interventional cardiology practices is for the attending physician (or fellow) to perform the femoral artery puncture required for vascular access. The advent of vascular closure devices...
Introduction
Standard of care...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
