Volume 16 - Issue 8 - August, 2008
Commentary
10/21/2008
David E. Allie, MD
I am often asked how I acquired my catheter-based endovascular skills, not because I am such a skilled operator, but primarily because my background training was as a classically trained cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, who almost two...
I am often asked how I acquired my catheter-based endovascular skills, not because I am such a skilled operator, but primarily because my background training was as a classically trained cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, who almost two...
I am often asked how I acquired...
10/21/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Commentary
10/21/2008
David E. Allie, MD
I am often asked how I acquired my catheter-based endovascular skills, not because I am such a skilled operator, but primarily because my background training was as a classically trained cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, who almost two...
I am often asked how I acquired my catheter-based endovascular skills, not because I am such a skilled operator, but primarily because my background training was as a classically trained cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, who almost two...
I am often asked how I acquired...
10/21/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Educational Update
10/21/2008
For the Performance of Diagnostic Invasive Cardiology Procedures: Report of the International Society of Advanced Level Medical Imaging Physician Specialists (ALMIPS) and the Committee on Training Standards©
Writing Committee Members
Jack...
For the Performance of Diagnostic Invasive Cardiology Procedures: Report of the International Society of Advanced Level Medical Imaging Physician Specialists (ALMIPS) and the Committee on Training Standards©
Writing Committee Members
Jack...
For the Performance of...
10/21/2008
Cath Lab Digest
News
09/10/2008
The governor of Missouri, Matt Blunt, signed new legislation on July 12, 2008, that requires emergency medical services to transport acute stroke and heart attack patients to a designated stroke or ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)...
The governor of Missouri, Matt Blunt, signed new legislation on July 12, 2008, that requires emergency medical services to transport acute stroke and heart attack patients to a designated stroke or ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)...
The governor of Missouri, Matt...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
News
09/10/2008
A study out of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center demonstrates emergency room doctors are correctly identifying patients who are having a heart attack, even when laboratory tests haven’t yet confirmed it.
The study used data...
A study out of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center demonstrates emergency room doctors are correctly identifying patients who are having a heart attack, even when laboratory tests haven’t yet confirmed it.
The study used data...
A study out of Wake Forest...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Facility News
09/10/2008
Two interventional cardiologists at Bryn Mawr Hospital are among the nation’s leaders in performing and training other physicians in advanced laser treatments for coronary and peripheral artery disease. Dr. Antonis Pratsos and Dr. Sean Janzer...
Two interventional cardiologists at Bryn Mawr Hospital are among the nation’s leaders in performing and training other physicians in advanced laser treatments for coronary and peripheral artery disease. Dr. Antonis Pratsos and Dr. Sean Janzer...
Two interventional cardiologists...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical and Industry News
09/10/2008
Abbott announced the start of the XIENCE V™ USA post-approval study, with six hospital centers already recruiting and enrolling patients just one week after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Xience V™ Everolimus-Eluting...
Abbott announced the start of the XIENCE V™ USA post-approval study, with six hospital centers already recruiting and enrolling patients just one week after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Xience V™ Everolimus-Eluting...
Abbott announced the start of...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical and Industry News
09/10/2008
Although acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is rare in women of child-bearing age, pregnancy can increase a woman’s risk of heart attack 3- to 4-fold, according to a study published in the July 15, 2008, issue of the Journal of the American...
Although acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is rare in women of child-bearing age, pregnancy can increase a woman’s risk of heart attack 3- to 4-fold, according to a study published in the July 15, 2008, issue of the Journal of the American...
Although acute myocardial...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical and Industry News
09/10/2008
Vascular Solutions, Inc. recently launched the Axis Wire, a 0.035” specialty guidewire that combines an extra stiff proximal shaft with a long super-floppy distal tip. The Axis Wire is designed to offer the benefits of easy delivery combined...
Vascular Solutions, Inc. recently launched the Axis Wire, a 0.035” specialty guidewire that combines an extra stiff proximal shaft with a long super-floppy distal tip. The Axis Wire is designed to offer the benefits of easy delivery combined...
Vascular Solutions, Inc....
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical and Industry News
09/10/2008
The common practice of administering heparin soon after cardioembolic stroke is associated with an increased risk for serious bleeding, according to an article posted online that will appear in the September 2008 print issue of Archives of...
The common practice of administering heparin soon after cardioembolic stroke is associated with an increased risk for serious bleeding, according to an article posted online that will appear in the September 2008 print issue of Archives of...
The common practice of...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical and Industry News
09/10/2008
RADI Medical Systems announced improvements to their latest generation pressure-sensing guidewire, PressureWire® Certus, which will begin shipments immediately.
The latest generation of the PressureWire Certus features a new, ergonomically...
RADI Medical Systems announced improvements to their latest generation pressure-sensing guidewire, PressureWire® Certus, which will begin shipments immediately.
The latest generation of the PressureWire Certus features a new, ergonomically...
RADI Medical Systems announced...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
09/10/2008
David E. Allie, MD
New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) is being held September 10–13, 2008, in New Orleans, Louisiana. More information is available at www.newcvhorizons.com
As NCVH enters its 9th year, what do those health care and cath lab professionals who...
New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) is being held September 10–13, 2008, in New Orleans, Louisiana. More information is available at www.newcvhorizons.com
As NCVH enters its 9th year, what do those health care and cath lab professionals who...
New Cardiovascular Horizons...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
History
09/10/2008
Jacques Théron, MD
My mentor, René Djindjian, one of the fathers of interventional neuroradiology, used to say that it was very difficult to write the history of a technique because one can never satisfy everyone. I agree, thus I will only present here the...
My mentor, René Djindjian, one of the fathers of interventional neuroradiology, used to say that it was very difficult to write the history of a technique because one can never satisfy everyone. I agree, thus I will only present here the...
My mentor, René Djindjian, one...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
09/10/2008
Kristin Turkovich
Since 1983, hospitals have been paid for inpatient services based on a DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) assignment that classifies the procedure performed or treatment delivered. Each year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)...
Since 1983, hospitals have been paid for inpatient services based on a DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) assignment that classifies the procedure performed or treatment delivered. Each year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)...
Since 1983, hospitals have been...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Discussion Group
09/10/2008
Inventory Coordinator Duties
At the Medical University of South Carolina, we are trying to gather more information about a specific job title that was represented in the Cath Lab Digest March 2008 Salary Survey results. The job title was...
Inventory Coordinator Duties
At the Medical University of South Carolina, we are trying to gather more information about a specific job title that was represented in the Cath Lab Digest March 2008 Salary Survey results. The job title was...
Inventory Coordinator Duties
At...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Professionals Out In Front
09/10/2008
Staff Member, Cardiac Cath Lab
Rockford Memorial Hospital
Rockford, Illinois
Staff Member, Cardiac Cath Lab
Rockfo...
My career in the field of cardiovascular services began as an opportunity that has been one of the most significant and rewarding decisions I have ever made. As a 16-year veteran in the field of emergency services, I worked as a paramedic and...
My career in the field of cardiovascular services began as an opportunity that has been one of the most significant and rewarding decisions I have ever made. As a 16-year veteran in the field of emergency services, I worked as a paramedic and...
My career in the field of...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
In My View
09/10/2008
Theresa Eiser-Brown, MSN, CRNP-BC
After twenty-plus years as an RN and four-plus years as a CRNP, it still amazes me how perceptions of the same situation can differ so greatly. I’ve found that seeing a situation from different sides has multiple benefits and life’s lessons...
After twenty-plus years as an RN and four-plus years as a CRNP, it still amazes me how perceptions of the same situation can differ so greatly. I’ve found that seeing a situation from different sides has multiple benefits and life’s lessons...
After twenty-plus years as an RN...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Ask the Clinical Instructor
09/10/2008
Todd Ginapp, EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP
Todd is the Cardiology Manager for Memorial Hermann Southeast in Houston, Texas. He also teaches an online RCIS Review course for Spokane Community College, in Spokane, Washington, and regularly presents with RCIS Review Courses.
This...
Todd is the Cardiology Manager for Memorial Hermann Southeast in Houston, Texas. He also teaches an online RCIS Review course for Spokane Community College, in Spokane, Washington, and regularly presents with RCIS Review Courses.
This...
Todd is the Cardiology Manager...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
09/10/2008
Your diagnostic catheterization procedure turns into a PCI. The left anterior descending artery (LAD) is accessed with the 6F JL4 guide catheter. Your circulating nurse is drawing up the heparin. The operator then requests his equipment:...
Your diagnostic catheterization procedure turns into a PCI. The left anterior descending artery (LAD) is accessed with the 6F JL4 guide catheter. Your circulating nurse is drawing up the heparin. The operator then requests his equipment:...
Your diagnostic catheterization...
09/10/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Update
09/09/2008
Erik M. Benson, RT(R)
One of the leading causes of renal failure in patients following diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures is contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). As imaging modalities continue to evolve, more patients (especially the elderly) will be...
One of the leading causes of renal failure in patients following diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures is contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). As imaging modalities continue to evolve, more patients (especially the elderly) will be...
One of the leading causes of...
09/09/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
09/08/2008
Melissa McNeely, RN, BSN
What is the size of your cath lab facility and number of staff members?
Currently, the Center for Cardiovascular Medicine (CCVM) is operating with five cath labs, one of which is a dedicated electrophysiology (EP) lab. Our cath lab staff...
What is the size of your cath lab facility and number of staff members?
Currently, the Center for Cardiovascular Medicine (CCVM) is operating with five cath labs, one of which is a dedicated electrophysiology (EP) lab. Our cath lab staff...
What is the size of your cath...
09/08/2008
Cath Lab Digest
