Volume 21 - Issue 2 - February 2013
02/04/2013
Carolyn Himel, RN, BSN; Patrick Slaven
North Oaks Medical Center has two cardiac cath labs and a four-bay pre-procedure/post-procedure holding area. Currently, we have six radiologic technologists (RTs) and six registered nurses (RNs), with experience ranging from 1 to 26 years.
North Oaks Medical Center has two cardiac cath labs and a four-bay pre-procedure/post-procedure holding area. Currently, we have six radiologic technologists (RTs) and six registered nurses (RNs), with experience ranging from 1 to 26 years.
North Oaks Medical Center has...
02/04/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/04/2013
Jon C. George, MD, MBA; Rajiv Marreddy, DO
We present a case of thrombotic occlusion of the first septal perforator branch resulting in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction treated successfully with selective glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitor infusion and balloon...
We present a case of thrombotic occlusion of the first septal perforator branch resulting in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction treated successfully with selective glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitor infusion and balloon...
We present a case of thrombotic...
02/04/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/04/2013
Marshall W. Ritchey, MS, MBA, RCIS
“Why do I have more on-call than the next person on this schedule? This is not justifiable. I always get stuck with on-call…[grumble, grumble].” And so it goes!
“Why do I have more on-call than the next person on this schedule? This is not justifiable. I always get stuck with on-call…[grumble, grumble].” And so it goes!
“Why do I have more on-call than...
02/04/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Interview
02/04/2013
Daniel T. Fontenot, MD, FACC
Depending on whether I am excluding or confirming the presence of obstructive coronary artery disease, I can start off with a Corus CAD test and potentially eliminate some noninvasive testing.
Depending on whether I am excluding or confirming the presence of obstructive coronary artery disease, I can start off with a Corus CAD test and potentially eliminate some noninvasive testing.
Depending on whether I am...
02/04/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/04/2013
Parin Parikh, MD; Matthew LaBarbera, MD; Anjali Varma Desai, MD
Isolated single coronary artery with origin of the right coronary artery (RCA) from the left circumflex artery (LCX) is a rare coronary artery anomaly. Depending on the course of the RCA, this finding may be benign or may place the patient at...
Isolated single coronary artery with origin of the right coronary artery (RCA) from the left circumflex artery (LCX) is a rare coronary artery anomaly. Depending on the course of the RCA, this finding may be benign or may place the patient at...
Isolated single coronary artery...
02/04/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/04/2013
Ashish H. Shah, MD, MRCP, DM, DO; Kintur Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Patel et al1 describe balloon-assisted tracking (BAT) of a guide catheter for effectively negotiating radial arteries with a smaller caliber, extreme tortuosity, spasm or atherosclerosis.
Patel et al1 describe balloon-assisted tracking (BAT) of a guide catheter for effectively negotiating radial arteries with a smaller caliber, extreme tortuosity, spasm or atherosclerosis.
Patel et al1 describe...
02/04/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/04/2013
Chuck Williams, BS, RCSA, RCIS, RT, CPFT, CCT; William Embil, BS, RCSA, EET
Objective. To introduce to the invasive and interventional cardiology community a novel formula for simplistic calculations of the orifice areas of stenotic semilunar and cuspid valves.
Objective. To introduce to the invasive and interventional cardiology community a novel formula for simplistic calculations of the orifice areas of stenotic semilunar and cuspid valves.
Objective. To introduce to the...
02/04/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/04/2013
Phillip Mumford, MHA, MBA, RCIS
I am not sure how prevalent it is to close IABP access sites, but I started doing it about 10 years ago with great success. Some cardiologists I have worked with do prefer that the IABP sites be closed, if possible.
I am not sure how prevalent it is to close IABP access sites, but I started doing it about 10 years ago with great success. Some cardiologists I have worked with do prefer that the IABP sites be closed, if possible.
I am not sure how prevalent it...
02/04/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Leadership
02/04/2013
James Burns, RN, MBA
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for catheterization laboratory technologists are predicted to increase 24% between 2008 and 2018. But the cath lab isn’t the only area that requires strong, experienced...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for catheterization laboratory technologists are predicted to increase 24% between 2008 and 2018. But the cath lab isn’t the only area that requires strong, experienced...
According to the Bureau of Labor...
02/04/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/04/2013
Akihiko Takahashi, MD, PhD; Yukio Mizuguchi, MD; Takeshi Yamada, MD
We describe a case in which fragment retrieval using the twin wire method11 was unsuccessful; this resulted in penetration of the aortic wall by the proximal side of the fractured wire fragment.
We describe a case in which fragment retrieval using the twin wire method11 was unsuccessful; this resulted in penetration of the aortic wall by the proximal side of the fractured wire fragment.
We describe a case in which...
02/04/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/04/2013
Orlando Marrero, RCIS, MBA; Zaheed Tai, MD, DO, FACC, FSCAI
Plaque modification, with devices such as rotational atherectomy, laser atherectomy, cutting balloons and scoring balloons potentially may reduce the incidence of dissection beyond the intended area of treatment.
Plaque modification, with devices such as rotational atherectomy, laser atherectomy, cutting balloons and scoring balloons potentially may reduce the incidence of dissection beyond the intended area of treatment.
Plaque modification, with...
02/04/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/01/2013
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
You are called to the recovery room 2 hours after a routine femoral approach diagnostic catheterization. Your patient had 20 minutes with a blood pressure (BP) of 80/60. What should we be thinking and doing for this patient?
You are called to the recovery room 2 hours after a routine femoral approach diagnostic catheterization. Your patient had 20 minutes with a blood pressure (BP) of 80/60. What should we be thinking and doing for this patient?
You are called to the recovery...
02/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest accepts notification of promotions, certifications, and job changes at cathlabdigest@aol.com.
Cath Lab Digest accepts notification of promotions, certifications, and job changes at cathlabdigest@aol.com.
Cath Lab Digest accepts...
02/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/01/2013
Patrick Hoier, BS , RCIS, FSICP
The 2012-2014 SICP Executive Committee has identified lofty goals for the coming year.
The 2012-2014 SICP Executive Committee has identified lofty goals for the coming year.
The 2012-2014 SICP Executive...
02/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/01/2013
According to a new study, survivors of heart attack are three times more likely to suffer depression in the first 6 months after the heart attack than those without heart disease.
According to a new study, survivors of heart attack are three times more likely to suffer depression in the first 6 months after the heart attack than those without heart disease.
According to a new study,...
02/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/01/2013
A new study expands and deepens the biological and genetic links between cardiovascular disease and schizophrenia.
A new study expands and deepens the biological and genetic links between cardiovascular disease and schizophrenia.
A new study expands and deepens...
02/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
02/01/2013
Results are being reported on studies of the IN.PACT Admiral drug-eluting balloon as a treatment for peripheral artery disease in the superficial femoral and proximal popliteal arteries (SFA and PPA).
Results are being reported on studies of the IN.PACT Admiral drug-eluting balloon as a treatment for peripheral artery disease in the superficial femoral and proximal popliteal arteries (SFA and PPA).
Results are being reported on...
02/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
