Volume 24 - Issue 11 - November 2016
11/03/2016
John Park, MD
I got through the lesion with the Crosser Catheter, stayed in the true lumen, performed balloon angioplasty, and did not leave a stent behind.
I got through the lesion with the Crosser Catheter, stayed in the true lumen, performed balloon angioplasty, and did not leave a stent behind.
I got through the lesion with...
11/03/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
11/03/2016
Kevin Akers, RCIS; Anne Kiernan, BS, RCIS
All of our technologists are RCIS-credentialed and cross-trained to scrub, circulate, and monitor our large variety of cath lab procedures.
All of our technologists are RCIS-credentialed and cross-trained to scrub, circulate, and monitor our large variety of cath lab procedures.
All of our technologists are...
11/03/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
11/03/2016
Hiroshi Ueda, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD, MRCP, FACC
In our case, OCT assessment combined with angiography provided high-quality images, optimizing results of a PCI using BVS for calcified lesions.
In our case, OCT assessment combined with angiography provided high-quality images, optimizing results of a PCI using BVS for calcified lesions.
In our case, OCT assessment...
11/03/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
11/03/2016
Amit P. Amin, MD, MSc, MS, MBA; Brandon Rahn, MHA; Samantha Miller, RN, BSN; Mary L. Caruso, RN; Patricia Crimmins-Reda, RN, BSN
In our ongoing effort to bring greater visibility and understanding to the growing economic opportunities transradial can afford when coupled with same-day discharge, we are pleased to introduce Dr. Amin’s original article. His article hits...
In our ongoing effort to bring greater visibility and understanding to the growing economic opportunities transradial can afford when coupled with same-day discharge, we are pleased to introduce Dr. Amin’s original article. His article hits...
In our ongoing effort to bring...
11/03/2016
Cath Lab Digest
11/02/2016
Rami Akel, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Julio Dias, RCIS; Chris Findlay, RT(R); Luis R. Annoni-Suau, MD, FACC
We have the first hybrid lab in the state of Florida. By that, I mean we are a facility with an outpatient cath lab as well as a certified ambulatory surgical center (ASC). The Cardiovascular Institute of Trinity has 7000 square feet with one...
We have the first hybrid lab in the state of Florida. By that, I mean we are a facility with an outpatient cath lab as well as a certified ambulatory surgical center (ASC). The Cardiovascular Institute of Trinity has 7000 square feet with one...
We have the first hybrid lab in...
11/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
ISET Cases
11/02/2016
Christopher Tournade, BS; Ripal T. Gandhi, MD, FSIR, FSVM
In this case, we demonstrate successful removal of a central venous catheter inadvertently placed in the carotid artery with an Angio-Seal closure device without complication. Of note, an embolic protection device was also utilized to prevent...
In this case, we demonstrate successful removal of a central venous catheter inadvertently placed in the carotid artery with an Angio-Seal closure device without complication. Of note, an embolic protection device was also utilized to prevent...
In this case, we demonstrate...
11/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Essay
11/02/2016
Rakesh Shah, MD
We discovered the RaySafe i2 system (Unfors RaySafe), a real-time dose monitoring system that allows you to see your exposure as it is happening. It has changed the way we operate.
We discovered the RaySafe i2 system (Unfors RaySafe), a real-time dose monitoring system that allows you to see your exposure as it is happening. It has changed the way we operate.
We discovered the RaySafe i2...
11/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
CLI Perspectives
11/02/2016
John P. Pigott, MD, FACS; Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The birth of this device was is the direct result of the unmet need of the infrainguinal complex lesion. It is a pleasure for me to introduce you to a device built specifically for infrainguinal disease; not borrowed from somewhere else in...
The birth of this device was is the direct result of the unmet need of the infrainguinal complex lesion. It is a pleasure for me to introduce you to a device built specifically for infrainguinal disease; not borrowed from somewhere else in...
The birth of this device was is...
11/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
11/02/2016
Joji J. Varghese, MD, FACC, FSCAI; David Carlson, MD
Here, we present a patient who had an acute thrombotic occlusion of the right aorto-femoral bypass (Gore-Tex, Gore Medical) graft, following an endovascular infra-renal aortic stent placement, treated with Ekos thrombolytic therapy.
Here, we present a patient who had an acute thrombotic occlusion of the right aorto-femoral bypass (Gore-Tex, Gore Medical) graft, following an endovascular infra-renal aortic stent placement, treated with Ekos thrombolytic therapy.
Here, we present a patient who...
11/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Reflections
11/02/2016
Amy J. Newell, RT(R)
National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW, sponsored by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists) is an annual celebration during the week that includes November 8 to commemorate the discovery of the x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen...
National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW, sponsored by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists) is an annual celebration during the week that includes November 8 to commemorate the discovery of the x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen...
National Radiologic Technology...
11/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
11/02/2016
Nirdesh Jain, MD; Sharad Chandra, MD, DM, FACC; Rishi Sethi, MD, DM, FACC, FESC; Sudhanshu Kumar Dwivedi, MD, DM, FSCAI; Varun Shankar Narain, MD, DM; Gaurav Chaudhary, MD, DM
We report a case of simultaneous acute stent thrombosis of drug-eluting stents in two vessels (the right coronary artery and left circumflex artery).
We report a case of simultaneous acute stent thrombosis of drug-eluting stents in two vessels (the right coronary artery and left circumflex artery).
We report a case of simultaneous...
11/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Continuing Education
11/02/2016
Keith R. Chamberlain, MBA, MA
The following real-world examples illustrate how progressive hospitals are leveraging their investment in training and education, detailing what some cardiovascular leaders have done to expand service lines, solve recruitment challenges, and...
The following real-world examples illustrate how progressive hospitals are leveraging their investment in training and education, detailing what some cardiovascular leaders have done to expand service lines, solve recruitment challenges, and...
The following real-world...
11/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Meeting Update
11/02/2016
Over 60 cath lab nurses and technologists from Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and California traveled to Sacramento in late September for Cath Lab and Beyond, a 4.5-day educational program designed for staff new to the cath lab setting.
Over 60 cath lab nurses and technologists from Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and California traveled to Sacramento in late September for Cath Lab and Beyond, a 4.5-day educational program designed for staff new to the cath lab setting.
Over 60 cath lab nurses and...
11/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Letters to the Editor
11/02/2016
How many major coronary arteries does the human heart have?
From Cath Lab Digest May 2016
Available online at http://www.cathlabdigest.com/article/Trick-Question
*An additional letter from a reader regarding this article can be found in the September 2016 issue of CLD.
How many major coronary arteries does...
I do know that we should pass on our knowledge and teaching techniques to the next generation.
I do know that we should pass on our knowledge and teaching techniques to the next generation.
I do know that we should pass on...
11/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
11/02/2016
Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Dr. Seto hypothesized that a small, tortuous radial artery might be associated with a larger ulnar artery, providing a straighter and more negotiable course for catheter passage.
Dr. Seto hypothesized that a small, tortuous radial artery might be associated with a larger ulnar artery, providing a straighter and more negotiable course for catheter passage.
Dr. Seto hypothesized that a...
11/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
