Volume 22 - Issue 5 - May 2014
Cath Lab Spotlight
04/30/2014
Mic Bradshaw, RN, MSN, RCIS, CCRN
The cath labs at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center will be celebrating 30 years of operation in July of this year.
The cath labs at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center will be celebrating 30 years of operation in July of this year.
The cath labs at PeaceHealth...
04/30/2014
Cath Lab Digest
04/30/2014
Christopher U. Meduri, MD, MPH
The focus of this app is to assist centers in optimizing care post transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) by providing access to easily implemented clinical pathways.
The focus of this app is to assist centers in optimizing care post transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) by providing access to easily implemented clinical pathways.
The focus of this app is to...
04/30/2014
Cath Lab Digest
04/30/2014
Charles Abbottsmith, MD, FACC; Robert Gallegos, MD, PhD; Gregory Clarke, MD, FACC; Andrea Bashor, MSN, AGACNP-BC
We report the case of a patient with complete circulatory shutdown due to AFE, who was successfully revived with the use of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP).
We report the case of a patient with complete circulatory shutdown due to AFE, who was successfully revived with the use of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP).
We report the case of a patient...
04/30/2014
Cath Lab Digest
04/30/2014
Christian Spies, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Brian K. Whisenant, MD, FACC
As hospitals’ transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) programs evolve, patient length of stay (LOS) and enhanced clinical outcomes have been recognized as opportunities for program optimization.
As hospitals’ transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) programs evolve, patient length of stay (LOS) and enhanced clinical outcomes have been recognized as opportunities for program optimization.
As hospitals’ transcatheter...
04/30/2014
Cath Lab Digest
04/30/2014
Brent McLaurin, MD
Use of the Axera does not mean you are abandoning the traditional femoral access approach; this device is an attempt at modifying and hopefully improving it.
Use of the Axera does not mean you are abandoning the traditional femoral access approach; this device is an attempt at modifying and hopefully improving it.
Use of the Axera does not mean...
04/30/2014
Cath Lab Digest
04/30/2014
Sudhakar Sattur, MD, MHSA; Kishore J. Harjai, MD, MMM, FACC, FSCAI
We have developed a host of tools called aucmonkey.com, available as a website, and iOS and Android apps. Collectively, aucmonkey.com represents a set of informational and efficiency tools designed to help healthcare personnel make informed...
We have developed a host of tools called aucmonkey.com, available as a website, and iOS and Android apps. Collectively, aucmonkey.com represents a set of informational and efficiency tools designed to help healthcare personnel make informed...
We have developed a host of...
04/30/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
04/30/2014
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Is there a right or wrong way to do percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for a STEMI?
Is there a right or wrong way to do percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for a STEMI?
Is there a right or wrong way to...
04/30/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Contrast Management
04/30/2014
Barry S. Weinstock, MD, FACC
Current practice patterns often utilize approaches with little or no supporting data. These approaches are reviewed, as well as newer strategies such as “targeted renal therapy” and expanded use of CO2 angiography.
Current practice patterns often utilize approaches with little or no supporting data. These approaches are reviewed, as well as newer strategies such as “targeted renal therapy” and expanded use of CO2 angiography.
Current practice patterns often...
04/30/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Conferences
04/30/2014
John H. Balcom, RN, BScN
SickKids’ first Cardiac Diagnostic Interventional Symposium, held October 18-19, 2013, was presented as part of the hospital’s vision of “Healthier Children. A Better World.” Over 40 nurses, physicians and allied healthcare professionals from...
SickKids’ first Cardiac Diagnostic Interventional Symposium, held October 18-19, 2013, was presented as part of the hospital’s vision of “Healthier Children. A Better World.” Over 40 nurses, physicians and allied healthcare professionals from...
SickKids’ first Cardiac...
04/30/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
04/30/2014
Edgar Morano
Perhaps the greatest means for reducing costs and improving quality is through the accountable care organization and bundled payments, respectively.
Perhaps the greatest means for reducing costs and improving quality is through the accountable care organization and bundled payments, respectively.
Perhaps the greatest means for...
04/30/2014
Cath Lab Digest
