Volume 21 - Issue 12 - December 2013
12/09/2013
John R. Laird, MD, FACC, FACP
The results of the Complete SE study are in line with several of the other SFA stent trials, and I think these trials give us more comfort about stenting in the SFA and popliteal arteries.
The results of the Complete SE study are in line with several of the other SFA stent trials, and I think these trials give us more comfort about stenting in the SFA and popliteal arteries.
The results of the Complete SE...
12/09/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
12/09/2013
Michael E. Harris, MSN, MEd, RN, CCRN, CPN; Darcie M. Rockstroh, BSN, RN; Holly L. Shively, RN
Our institution’s concern for patient safety drove an initiative examining the use of only x-ray detectable sponges, along with counting all sponges and sharps on every procedure, including percutaneous procedures.
Our institution’s concern for patient safety drove an initiative examining the use of only x-ray detectable sponges, along with counting all sponges and sharps on every procedure, including percutaneous procedures.
Our institution’s concern for...
12/09/2013
Cath Lab Digest
12/09/2013
Effe Mihelis, MBA; Jose Lam, PA-C, MBA
Our experience has shown us that there are many nuances to cardiac patients, none more relevant than with the TAVR population.
Our experience has shown us that there are many nuances to cardiac patients, none more relevant than with the TAVR population.
Our experience has shown us that...
12/09/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
12/09/2013
Brittni McGill, RN, MSN, CCRN; Sara McMillan, BSMI, RT(R)
At Norman Heart Hospital, part of Norman Regional Health Systems, we currently have two cath labs and two shelled-out areas for expansion. Our cath lab is staffed by a mixture of registered nurses (RNs), registered radiologic technologists...
At Norman Heart Hospital, part of Norman Regional Health Systems, we currently have two cath labs and two shelled-out areas for expansion. Our cath lab is staffed by a mixture of registered nurses (RNs), registered radiologic technologists...
At Norman Heart Hospital, part...
12/09/2013
Cath Lab Digest
12/09/2013
Zaheed Tai, MD, DO, FACC, FSCAI; Orlando Marrero, RCIS, MBA
Can you perform chronic total occlusion (CTO) cases via both radials? If so, what size sheaths and guides are you using, and what is your preferred technique in crossing a CTO?
Can you perform chronic total occlusion (CTO) cases via both radials? If so, what size sheaths and guides are you using, and what is your preferred technique in crossing a CTO?
Can you perform chronic total...
12/09/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Tips and Techniques
12/09/2013
Samir Dabbous, MD, FACC
This case illustrates the benefits of using the angioplasty coronary wire as means for pacing the right ventricle without necessarily requiring a temporary pacemaker insertion into the right ventricle.
This case illustrates the benefits of using the angioplasty coronary wire as means for pacing the right ventricle without necessarily requiring a temporary pacemaker insertion into the right ventricle.
This case illustrates the...
12/09/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
12/09/2013
Stacey Lang
By educating staff on the direct impact that early stroke recognition has on treatment outcomes, they will embrace the opportunity to contribute to the care of patients in this new way.
By educating staff on the direct impact that early stroke recognition has on treatment outcomes, they will embrace the opportunity to contribute to the care of patients in this new way.
By educating staff on the direct...
12/09/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
12/09/2013
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
The operator says to his assistant, “I’ve been looking for the right coronary for 10 minutes with 4 catheters. Where can it be?”
The operator says to his assistant, “I’ve been looking for the right coronary for 10 minutes with 4 catheters. Where can it be?”
The operator says to his...
12/09/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Contrast Management
12/09/2013
Patricia Heffner, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN; Brandee Wornhoff, MSN, RN
Measures to avoid CIN should be undertaken in all cath labs.
Measures to avoid CIN should be undertaken in all cath labs.
Measures to avoid CIN should be...
12/09/2013
Cath Lab Digest
12/09/2013
News and educational events from the SICP.
News and educational events from the SICP.
News and educational events from...
12/09/2013
Cath Lab Digest
