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Volume 21 - Issue 8 - August 2013

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08/01/2013
Email notice of credentialing, job changes, promotions, etc., to us at cathlabdigest@aol.com. This month, Cath Lab Digest would like to congratulate….
Email notice of credentialing, job changes, promotions, etc., to us at cathlabdigest@aol.com. This month, Cath Lab Digest would like to congratulate….
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08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Circulation: Skipping Breakfast May Increase Coronary Heart Disease Risk
08/01/2013
A large 16-year study reported in Circulation finds men who reported that they skipped breakfast had higher risk of heart attack or death from coronary heart disease (CHD).
A large 16-year study reported in Circulation finds men who reported that they skipped breakfast had higher risk of heart attack or death from coronary heart disease (CHD).
A large 16-year study reported...
08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
CA: Highland Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Lab Reaches Extraordinary Milestone with 100 Percent Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists (RCIS)
08/01/2013
Patient care, job satisfaction soars as lab staff earns coveted credential
Patient care, job satisfaction soars as lab staff earns coveted credential
Patient care, job satisfaction...
08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Simulation Training
New RCSA Certification Curriculum Uses Angio Mentor Simulators for Advanced Training
08/01/2013
RCSA™, in collaboration with Simbionix™, provides medical solutions for certification requirements. Learners include cardiovascular medical specialists, vascular medical specialists, cardiovascular assistants, medical simulation educators and...
RCSA™, in collaboration with Simbionix™, provides medical solutions for certification requirements. Learners include cardiovascular medical specialists, vascular medical specialists, cardiovascular assistants, medical simulation educators and...
RCSA™, in collaboration with...
08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
FDA Clears Philips’ AlluraClarity Interventional X-Ray System
08/01/2013
Royal Philips announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its AlluraClarity live image guidance system in the United States.
Royal Philips announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its AlluraClarity live image guidance system in the United States.
Royal Philips announced that it...
08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
August 2013 News from the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals
08/01/2013
SICP’s Signature RCIS & RCES Review Courses, Chapter conference calls, news from the SICP California Central Valley Chapter, and more.
SICP’s Signature RCIS & RCES Review Courses, Chapter conference calls, news from the SICP California Central Valley Chapter, and more.
SICP’s Signature RCIS & RCES...
08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
The Dynamics of a Quality-Driven Cardiovascular Interventional Program: Physician-Hospital Integration
08/01/2013
Conrad Vernon
Various factors impact the utilization of a cardiac cath lab: ownership, location, the physicians’ philosophy of care, their capabilities, and even the culture of the organization overall.
Various factors impact the utilization of a cardiac cath lab: ownership, location, the physicians’ philosophy of care, their capabilities, and even the culture of the organization overall.
Various factors impact the...
08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Aortic Root Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm
08/01/2013
Clayton Shaker, MD; Suleiman Lapalme, MD; Brett Hiendlmayr, MD; Eleonore Werner, MD; Matthew Kirk, BSRS, RT(R), RCIS; David Rancourt, DO, MPH
In the following case, cardiac catheterization proved to be the most sensitive and reasonable investigative tool in primarily diagnosing aortic root mycotic pseudoaneurym in the acute presence of chest pain and positive biomarkers.
In the following case, cardiac catheterization proved to be the most sensitive and reasonable investigative tool in primarily diagnosing aortic root mycotic pseudoaneurym in the acute presence of chest pain and positive biomarkers.
In the following case, cardiac...
08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Management of an Unusual Cause of Refractory Hypertension: “Middle Aortic Syndrome”
08/01/2013
Pankaj Jariwala, MD; K. Sarat Chandra, MD
We describe a case of middle aortic syndrome secondary to Takayasu’s aortoarteritis in a 20-year-old female and its successful management using percutaneous intervention with deployment of self-expanding stent.
We describe a case of middle aortic syndrome secondary to Takayasu’s aortoarteritis in a 20-year-old female and its successful management using percutaneous intervention with deployment of self-expanding stent.
We describe a case of middle...
08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
In-Hospital Management of Left Main Artery Vasospasm Following a Viral Illness
08/01/2013
Estelle Torbey, MD; Hassan Baydoun, MD; Bhavesh Gala, MD
Vasospasm should be thought of in the setting of acute coronary syndrome due to stenosis of the left main artery in order to avoid unnecessary bypass.
Vasospasm should be thought of in the setting of acute coronary syndrome due to stenosis of the left main artery in order to avoid unnecessary bypass.
Vasospasm should be thought of...
08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Applying Health Information Technology to Enhance Patient Outcomes: A Study on Electronic Personal Health Records in the Management of Coronary Artery Disease in Northeast Indiana
08/01/2013
Carly N. Daley, BA, CCRC; Michael J. Mirro, MD, FACC; Lisa D. Heral, CCRC, RN, BA; Riddhi P. Doshi, MBBS, MPH
An electronic tool provides an opportunity to deliver educational content in a timely fashion to patients with CAD after revascularization and improve compliance with medical therapy as well as lifestyle modification; goals crucial in the...
An electronic tool provides an opportunity to deliver educational content in a timely fashion to patients with CAD after revascularization and improve compliance with medical therapy as well as lifestyle modification; goals crucial in the...
An electronic tool provides an...
08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Re: Maine RCIS Legislation
08/01/2013
The RCIS in Maine: Legislation
The RCIS in Maine: Legislation
The RCIS in Maine: Legislation
08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
The Resolute Stent: Three-Year Outcomes in Diabetics
08/01/2013
Kimberly A. Skelding, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI
At the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) annual Scientific Sessions in May 2013, Kimberly Skelding, MD, presented the three-year results of diabetic versus non-diabetic patients in the RESOLUTE US trial.
At the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) annual Scientific Sessions in May 2013, Kimberly Skelding, MD, presented the three-year results of diabetic versus non-diabetic patients in the RESOLUTE US trial.
At the Society for...
08/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Stenting an Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Stenosis via Right Radial Access
07/31/2013
Samir Dabbous, MD, FACC
This case demonstrates that a high-risk procedure can be done with very minimal risk, especially if all the factors that would promote a successful procedure are favorable, and as long as the procedure is performed in a setting where the...
This case demonstrates that a high-risk procedure can be done with very minimal risk, especially if all the factors that would promote a successful procedure are favorable, and as long as the procedure is performed in a setting where the...
This case demonstrates that a...
07/31/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
Oakwood Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Lab
07/31/2013
Jennifer Ross, RN, CVT; Michelle Moul, RN; Antoinette Oddy, RCIS; Michael Potesta, RCIS
In the heart catheterization lab, there are four labs with approximately 700 square feet per lab. OMHC has two dedicated cardiac labs and two combo cardiac/peripheral labs.
In the heart catheterization lab, there are four labs with approximately 700 square feet per lab. OMHC has two dedicated cardiac labs and two combo cardiac/peripheral labs.
In the heart catheterization...
07/31/2013
Cath Lab Digest
PCI in Patients with Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy
07/31/2013
Michael S. Lee, MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI
Patients with end-stage congestive heart failure refractory to medical therapy may benefit from orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT).1 Cardiac allograft vasculopathy is a major cause of allograft failure and mortality after the first year...
Patients with end-stage congestive heart failure refractory to medical therapy may benefit from orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT).1 Cardiac allograft vasculopathy is a major cause of allograft failure and mortality after the first year...
Patients with end-stage...
07/31/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Transcollateral Approach for Percutaneous Revascularization of Complex Superficial Femoral Artery Chronic Total Occlusion
07/31/2013
Zaheed Tai, MD, DO, FACC, FSCAI
Chronic total occlusions of the superficial femoral artery occur in approximately 40% of patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease. When antegrade revascularization fails or is not feasible, a retrograde approach should be...
Chronic total occlusions of the superficial femoral artery occur in approximately 40% of patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease. When antegrade revascularization fails or is not feasible, a retrograde approach should be...
Chronic total occlusions of the...
07/31/2013
Cath Lab Digest
The Utility of Fractional Flow Reserve Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
07/31/2013
Jon C. George, MD, MBA
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) has been validated as a useful tool in the physiological assessment of coronary artery lesions. However, the utility of FFR in saphenous vein graft lesions has not been extensively evaluated.
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) has been validated as a useful tool in the physiological assessment of coronary artery lesions. However, the utility of FFR in saphenous vein graft lesions has not been extensively evaluated.
Fractional flow reserve (FFR)...
07/31/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Hurry, It’s a STEMI! But How Quick is Too Quick for Safety?
07/31/2013
David R. Holmes, Jr., MD; E. Magnus Ohman, MD; Barry F. Uretsky, MD; Peter B. Berger, MD; Eric Bates; Gregg W. Stone, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Robert J. Applegate, MD; Sunil V. Rao, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Ted Feldman, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FESC; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Christopher J. White, DO, MD
I asked my expert cath lab colleagues to weigh in on this issue with 3 quick answers on whether forced reduction of D2B time is 1) beneficial for the patient or 2) the hospital or 3) the interventionalist, and if you have time, a short...
I asked my expert cath lab colleagues to weigh in on this issue with 3 quick answers on whether forced reduction of D2B time is 1) beneficial for the patient or 2) the hospital or 3) the interventionalist, and if you have time, a short...
I asked my expert cath lab...
07/31/2013
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