Volume 24 - Issue 4 - April 2016
Cath Lab Spotlight
04/04/2016
Ray Jones, RN
HHI performs primary angioplasty without surgical backup. Our tertiary partner is located 20 minutes north and we have a transfer agreement with them to accept our patients.
HHI performs primary angioplasty without surgical backup. Our tertiary partner is located 20 minutes north and we have a transfer agreement with them to accept our patients.
HHI performs primary angioplasty...
04/04/2016
Cath Lab Digest
04/04/2016
Gregory J. Mishkel, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FSCAI
The most remarkable and unique thing about our program is that it has been a fairly successful, robust, and innovative program in a city of relatively small size and in a non-academic institution with private practitioners.
The most remarkable and unique thing about our program is that it has been a fairly successful, robust, and innovative program in a city of relatively small size and in a non-academic institution with private practitioners.
The most remarkable and unique...
04/04/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Files by Dr. George
04/04/2016
Jon C. George, MD, MBA; Christian F. Witzke, MD; Deepakraj Gajanana, MD; D. Lynn Morris, MD; Vincent M. Figueredo, MD; Sean Janzer, MD
We describe a unique case of AMI complicated by concomitant critical aortic stenosis where pLVAD was used for hemodynamic stabilization during PCI and valvuloplasty.
We describe a unique case of AMI complicated by concomitant critical aortic stenosis where pLVAD was used for hemodynamic stabilization during PCI and valvuloplasty.
We describe a unique case of AMI...
04/04/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
04/05/2016
James Burns, RN, MBA
What does it mean to be branded as an “institute” in 2016?
What does it mean to be branded as an “institute” in 2016?
What does it mean to be branded...
04/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
04/05/2016
Tomasz P. Stys, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Amol Raizada, MD; Shawn C. Kelly, MD
We describe a technique using one indeflator and a 4-way stopcock that ensures both pressure equalization and synchronization of balloon inflation when performed by a single operator
We describe a technique using one indeflator and a 4-way stopcock that ensures both pressure equalization and synchronization of balloon inflation when performed by a single operator
We describe a technique using...
04/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Challenges
04/05/2016
Cindy L. Grines, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Amir Kaki, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Herein, we present a case-based approach in order to discuss the available treatment of NR and to review the clinical significance of ventricular unloading.
Herein, we present a case-based approach in order to discuss the available treatment of NR and to review the clinical significance of ventricular unloading.
Herein, we present a case-based...
04/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
04/04/2016
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
I can attest from personal experience that running a cath lab is not intuitive.
I can attest from personal experience that running a cath lab is not intuitive.
I can attest from personal...
04/04/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
04/05/2016
Orlando Marrero, RCIS, MBA; Stephen Stark, MD, FACC
Because the patient was to undergo spine surgery, we preferred to avoid putting the patient on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) if possible.
Because the patient was to undergo spine surgery, we preferred to avoid putting the patient on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) if possible.
Because the patient was to...
04/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
CLI Perspectives
04/05/2016
Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS
SCAI has been traditionally known as a meeting with an emphasis on coronary interventions; however, the program features different tracks.
SCAI has been traditionally known as a meeting with an emphasis on coronary interventions; however, the program features different tracks.
SCAI has been traditionally...
04/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Tips and Techniques
04/05/2016
Tomasz P. Stys, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Amol Raizada, MD; Shawn C. Kelly, MD; Stacy Handshumaker, RCIS; Adam T. Stys, MD, FACC
The “power glide” technique uses the same principle as the initial “hydroglide” technique, but the indeflator is used to generate a high and controlled pressure that is not possible to generate manually with the 5 cc syringe.
The “power glide” technique uses the same principle as the initial “hydroglide” technique, but the indeflator is used to generate a high and controlled pressure that is not possible to generate manually with the 5 cc syringe.
The “power glide” technique uses...
04/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
