Volume 17 - Issue 9 - September, 2009
Essay
09/14/2009
Paolo Angelini, MD
In a recent article in Cath Lab Digest, Cooper1 reported a “typical case” of a patient with unstable, recent-onset angina, who had a “high-risk” coronary artery anomaly (CAA) that the author deemed to “require surgical treatment.” He stated...
In a recent article in Cath Lab Digest, Cooper1 reported a “typical case” of a patient with unstable, recent-onset angina, who had a “high-risk” coronary artery anomaly (CAA) that the author deemed to “require surgical treatment.” He stated...
In a recent article in Cath Lab...
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Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
09/14/2009
Paula Shoup, BS, RCIS
Geisinger Medical Center is a 410-bed, level 1 trauma center in central Pennsylvania. We have been designated as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Chest Pain Centers and have been voted, for the 4th time, one of the...
Geisinger Medical Center is a 410-bed, level 1 trauma center in central Pennsylvania. We have been designated as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Chest Pain Centers and have been voted, for the 4th time, one of the...
Geisinger Medical Center is a...
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Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
09/14/2009
Alex Y. Tan, MD; Jeffrey J. Popma, MD, FACC, FSCAI; David Leeman, MD
Use of Temporary Percutaneous Left Ventricular Support in a
Patient with Profound Cardiogenic Shock from a Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Summary
We report a case involving a 61-year-old man who presented with profound cardiogenic shock...
Use of Temporary Percutaneous Left Ventricular Support in a
Patient with Profound Cardiogenic Shock from a Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Summary
We report a case involving a 61-year-old man who presented with profound cardiogenic shock...
Use of Temporary Percutaneous...
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Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Update
09/14/2009
Matthew J. Price, MD
What does “platelet resistance” mean?
A better term to use would be clopidogrel non-responsiveness, or, even more specifically, high platelet reactivity while on clopidogrel (Plavix) therapy. Clopidogrel exerts its anti-platelet effect by...
What does “platelet resistance” mean?
A better term to use would be clopidogrel non-responsiveness, or, even more specifically, high platelet reactivity while on clopidogrel (Plavix) therapy. Clopidogrel exerts its anti-platelet effect by...
What does “platelet resistance”...
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Cath Lab Digest
Ask the Clinical Instructor
09/14/2009
Todd Ginapp, EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP
I’m new to the cath lab, and I can’t figure out why a physician uses monorail one time and over the wire the next. What’s the reason?
— CVT student, New York
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If you’ve read these articles over the...
I’m new to the cath lab, and I can’t figure out why a physician uses monorail one time and over the wire the next. What’s the reason?
— CVT student, New York
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If you’ve read these articles over the...
I’m new to the cath lab, and I...
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Cath Lab Digest
Single-Center Experience
09/14/2009
Beverly Dressel, RN, BSN, CCRN; Anne Digue, RN, CCRN; Rhonda Pugh, RN, BSN
The authors share the results of a study done at their facility comparing the AVD ComfortPress device with manual compression in patients receiving a 4 Fr arterial sheath.
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In the interest of quality improvement...
The authors share the results of a study done at their facility comparing the AVD ComfortPress device with manual compression in patients receiving a 4 Fr arterial sheath.
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In the interest of quality improvement...
The authors share the results of...
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Cath Lab Digest
09/14/2009
Kymberlee Manni, RCIS, PhD; Mauricio G. Cohen, MD, FACC; Joey Collazo, RCIS
Dr. Mauricio Cohen has been performing transradial access procedures for approximately 5 years. After joining the University of Miami Hospital cath lab in January of 2009 as director, he instituted a transradial program.
Dr. Cohen, where did...
Dr. Mauricio Cohen has been performing transradial access procedures for approximately 5 years. After joining the University of Miami Hospital cath lab in January of 2009 as director, he instituted a transradial program.
Dr. Cohen, where did...
Dr. Mauricio Cohen has been...
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Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
09/14/2009
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
In this issue of Cath Lab Digest, Dr. William Fearon from Stanford University talks about the FAME (Fractional flow reserve vs. Angiography in Multivessel Evaluation) study1 and how using fractional flow reserve (FFR) with a pressure wire was...
In this issue of Cath Lab Digest, Dr. William Fearon from Stanford University talks about the FAME (Fractional flow reserve vs. Angiography in Multivessel Evaluation) study1 and how using fractional flow reserve (FFR) with a pressure wire was...
In this issue of Cath Lab...
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Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
09/14/2009
Nicole McKenna; Ross Swanson
New technology’s impact on hospitals across the country is increasing, mostly in terms of facility design requirements, physician satisfaction, and community image and reputation. Though exciting, the adoption of new technology can be...
New technology’s impact on hospitals across the country is increasing, mostly in terms of facility design requirements, physician satisfaction, and community image and reputation. Though exciting, the adoption of new technology can be...
New technology’s impact on...
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Cath Lab Digest
ACVP Management Corner
09/14/2009
Peggy McElgunn, Esq
I would like to emphasize the importance and value of continuing education. Why should we consider continuing education, other than it being mandatory in some areas? As professionals, we must strive to be lifelong learners and to stay current...
I would like to emphasize the importance and value of continuing education. Why should we consider continuing education, other than it being mandatory in some areas? As professionals, we must strive to be lifelong learners and to stay current...
I would like to emphasize the...
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Cath Lab Digest
