Volume 22 - Issue 3 - March 2014
Anomalies
03/05/2014
Ehab A. Eltahawy, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI; Kun Xiang, MD, PhD
Intercoronary anastomosis should not be confused with collateral arteries, which have distinct angiographic features and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
Intercoronary anastomosis should not be confused with collateral arteries, which have distinct angiographic features and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
Intercoronary anastomosis should...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Stem Cells in the Cath Lab
03/05/2014
Howard T. Walpole, Jr., MD, MBA
Data from animal studies and clinical trials in humans suggests that the introduction of stem cells and/or specific genes into the heart can improve outcomes. However, results have been mixed.
Data from animal studies and clinical trials in humans suggests that the introduction of stem cells and/or specific genes into the heart can improve outcomes. However, results have been mixed.
Data from animal studies and...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
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….
Email notice of credentialing,...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Carolyn Winn, RN, BSN; Arlene Porter, MSN, RN-C; Dennis Kim, MD, PhD, FACC, FSCAI
Our facility is comprised of three labs: one dedicated electrophysiology (EP) lab and two diagnostic/interventional labs. Construction of our new hybrid lab began in the first quarter of 2014.
Our facility is comprised of three labs: one dedicated electrophysiology (EP) lab and two diagnostic/interventional labs. Construction of our new hybrid lab began in the first quarter of 2014.
Our facility is comprised of...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Louis Salvaggio, MD; Raghotham R. Patlola, MD, FACC
In light of recent technological developments and surprising pivotal clinical trial results, the future of renal denervation took a surprisingly tenuous turn in early 2014.
In light of recent technological developments and surprising pivotal clinical trial results, the future of renal denervation took a surprisingly tenuous turn in early 2014.
In light of recent technological...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Justin A. Ratcliffe, MD; Ramesh M. Gowda, MD; Supreeti Behuria, MD
Herein, we present a case of a single coronary artery arising from the right coronary cusp and selective engagement of each coronary artery with the use of a single diagnostic catheter via the transradial approach.
Herein, we present a case of a single coronary artery arising from the right coronary cusp and selective engagement of each coronary artery with the use of a single diagnostic catheter via the transradial approach.
Herein, we present a case of a...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Kintur Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The science of RDN had made noteworthy progress and yet with Medtronic’s announcement that its SYMPLICITY-3 (S-3) trial did not meet the predefined effectiveness endpoint dampened enthusiasm and, rightfully so, put a pause on the sprint of...
The science of RDN had made noteworthy progress and yet with Medtronic’s announcement that its SYMPLICITY-3 (S-3) trial did not meet the predefined effectiveness endpoint dampened enthusiasm and, rightfully so, put a pause on the sprint of...
The science of RDN had made...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
03/05/2014
Sheree Schroeder, RN, BSN, RDCS, FASE
Quality cardiovascular patient care should ensure that the right patient has the right procedure with the right execution resulting in the right outcome, as benchmarked by the NCDR.
Quality cardiovascular patient care should ensure that the right patient has the right procedure with the right execution resulting in the right outcome, as benchmarked by the NCDR.
Quality cardiovascular patient...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Adele Serio, MSN, RN, RCIS
The Vascular Center of Colorado (VCC) recently engaged in a successful agreement to purchase coronary drug eluting stents (DES) with a market share commitment to a single vendor.
The Vascular Center of Colorado (VCC) recently engaged in a successful agreement to purchase coronary drug eluting stents (DES) with a market share commitment to a single vendor.
The Vascular Center of Colorado...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
News and educational events from the SICP.
News and educational events from the SICP.
News and educational events from...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
03/05/2014
Corazon, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based firm with offices in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Austin, TX, has been invited to become a verifier of programs in Pennsylvania seeking to offer coronary angioplasty (PCI) without on-site cardiac surgery services...
Corazon, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based firm with offices in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Austin, TX, has been invited to become a verifier of programs in Pennsylvania seeking to offer coronary angioplasty (PCI) without on-site cardiac surgery services...
Corazon, Inc., a...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
New Devices
03/05/2014
Vascular Solutions, Inc. recently announced the launch of the ThrombiDisc topical hemostat, designed for use around indwelling lines up to 12 French.
Vascular Solutions, Inc. recently announced the launch of the ThrombiDisc topical hemostat, designed for use around indwelling lines up to 12 French.
Vascular Solutions, Inc....
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
New Devices
03/05/2014
Laura Minarsch, CCRP, CVT, RT, RT(R); Adrian Ebner, MD; Santiago Gallo, MD; Carlos Cetraro, MD; John C. Gurley, MD, MBA
Central venous occlusive disease is entirely iatrogenic, highly destructive, and vastly underappreciated by the general medical community.
Central venous occlusive disease is entirely iatrogenic, highly destructive, and vastly underappreciated by the general medical community.
Central venous occlusive disease...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Zaheed Tai, MD, DO, FACC, FSCAI; Orlando Marrero, RCIS, MBA
This is a 79-year-old gentleman with a history of coronary artery disease, status post bypass x 3 (left internal mammary artery to the left anterior descending coronary artery [LIMA->LAD]; saphenous vein graft to the right posterior...
This is a 79-year-old gentleman with a history of coronary artery disease, status post bypass x 3 (left internal mammary artery to the left anterior descending coronary artery [LIMA->LAD]; saphenous vein graft to the right posterior...
This is a 79-year-old gentleman...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
03/05/2014
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
I was keenly struck by the parallels of naval air training and operational excellence to the training and practice that occurs (or should) in the cath lab. While it may appear that our two professions are widely disparate, the underlying...
I was keenly struck by the parallels of naval air training and operational excellence to the training and practice that occurs (or should) in the cath lab. While it may appear that our two professions are widely disparate, the underlying...
I was keenly struck by the...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Marwan F. Jumean, MD; Navin Kumar Kapur, MD
When bedside examination, laboratory testing, echocardiography or other imaging studies fail to identify a cause for LVAD dysfunction, an invasive hemodynamic assessment may be necessary.
When bedside examination, laboratory testing, echocardiography or other imaging studies fail to identify a cause for LVAD dysfunction, an invasive hemodynamic assessment may be necessary.
When bedside examination,...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Unusual Diagnosis
03/05/2014
Vijaykumar S. Kasi, MD, PhD; Venkataramanan Gangadharan, MD; Jonathan Ticku, MD
However, there are rare instances when an acute MI occurs in patients with no obvious risk factors and no predilection to develop coronary artery thrombosis. One such condition that has rarely been documented in literature is essential...
However, there are rare instances when an acute MI occurs in patients with no obvious risk factors and no predilection to develop coronary artery thrombosis. One such condition that has rarely been documented in literature is essential...
However, there are rare...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Kamran I. Muhammad, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Oklahoma Heart Institute is part of the Hillcrest Healthcare system, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a full-service cardiology practice and heart hospital, and began performing TAVR in May 2012 with great success.
Oklahoma Heart Institute is part of the Hillcrest Healthcare system, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a full-service cardiology practice and heart hospital, and began performing TAVR in May 2012 with great success.
Oklahoma Heart Institute is part...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
03/05/2014
Ross Swanson
The Corazon team predicts that the number of TAVR-eligible patients will increase significantly as technology enhancements support more patient types and current restrictions that limit procedural candidates loosen.
The Corazon team predicts that the number of TAVR-eligible patients will increase significantly as technology enhancements support more patient types and current restrictions that limit procedural candidates loosen.
The Corazon team predicts that...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Ailin Barseghian, MD
This case demonstrates the successful use of rotational atherectomy to facilitate dilation and revascularization of the culprit lesion in a patient with STEMI.
This case demonstrates the successful use of rotational atherectomy to facilitate dilation and revascularization of the culprit lesion in a patient with STEMI.
This case demonstrates the...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Ray D. Smith, MD
We like to utilize the Axera Access Device because it can be used to gain access across multiple procedures in the same patient.
We like to utilize the Axera Access Device because it can be used to gain access across multiple procedures in the same patient.
We like to utilize the Axera...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
