Volume 24 - Issue 4 - April 2016
Clinical and Industry News
04/05/2016
New research shows patients with a history of chest discomfort due to coronary artery disease who are subsequently diagnosed with depression are much more likely to suffer a heart attack or die compared with those who are not depressed.
New research shows patients with a history of chest discomfort due to coronary artery disease who are subsequently diagnosed with depression are much more likely to suffer a heart attack or die compared with those who are not depressed.
New research shows patients with...
04/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical and Industry News
04/05/2016
While heart disease death rates have declined overall in the United States, there are dramatic differences in those rates among U.S. counties, including weaker declines found south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
While heart disease death rates have declined overall in the United States, there are dramatic differences in those rates among U.S. counties, including weaker declines found south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
While heart disease death rates...
04/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical and Industry News
04/05/2016
[P]atients suffering the most severe type of heart attack have become younger, more obese and more likely to have preventable risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to...
[P]atients suffering the most severe type of heart attack have become younger, more obese and more likely to have preventable risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to...
[P]atients suffering the most...
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
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
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
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
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
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
04/05/2016
Warren Grand, RN
A short poem to reinforce the first critical minutes during a STEMI.
A short poem to reinforce the first critical minutes during a STEMI.
A short poem to reinforce the...
04/05/2016
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
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
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
Transradial Series
04/04/2016
Nishith H. Vayada, MD; Monodeep Biswas, MD; Samir B. Pancholy, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI
For bypass graft angiography, left radial artery (LRA) access has been recommended as a default access site, as the majority of these patients have an in situ left internal mammary artery (IMA) bypass graft.
For bypass graft angiography, left radial artery (LRA) access has been recommended as a default access site, as the majority of these patients have an in situ left internal mammary artery (IMA) bypass graft.
For bypass graft angiography,...
04/04/2016
Cath Lab Digest
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
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
