Volume 24 - Issue 5 - May 2016
CRF-SKIRBALL Interventional Innovation Corner
05/02/2016
Juan F. Granada, MD
Over the last decade, we have observed the natural confluence of digital technologies and healthcare, and this trend will only continue to expand over time. The most exciting aspect of this new technological revolution is how patients are...
Over the last decade, we have observed the natural confluence of digital technologies and healthcare, and this trend will only continue to expand over time. The most exciting aspect of this new technological revolution is how patients are...
Over the last decade, we have...
05/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
05/02/2016
Megan Janeway, BS; Megan Kennison, RCIS; Katie Della Mora, RCIS; Colleen Lucier, BS, RCIS; Janice Norville, MSN, RN; Josh Barsaleau, BSN, RN; Stanley Chetcuti, MD, FACC
The Frankel Cardiovascular Center has 4 cardiac catheterization laboratories that are used for a variety of coronary, peripheral and structural procedures. These labs complement the 2 hybrid rooms we use in the OR suite and the 5...
The Frankel Cardiovascular Center has 4 cardiac catheterization laboratories that are used for a variety of coronary, peripheral and structural procedures. These labs complement the 2 hybrid rooms we use in the OR suite and the 5...
The Frankel Cardiovascular...
05/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
05/02/2016
Stanley Chetcuti, MD, FACC; Megan Janeway, BS; Megan Kennison, RCIS; Katie Della Mora, RCIS; Colleen Lucier, BS, RCIS; Janice Norville, MSN, RN; Josh Barsaleau, BSN, RN
The Frankel Cardiovascular Center has 4 cardiac catheterization laboratories that are used for a variety of coronary, peripheral and structural procedures. These labs complement the 2 hybrid rooms we use in the OR suite and the 5...
The Frankel Cardiovascular Center has 4 cardiac catheterization laboratories that are used for a variety of coronary, peripheral and structural procedures. These labs complement the 2 hybrid rooms we use in the OR suite and the 5...
The Frankel Cardiovascular...
05/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Why I Like It
05/04/2016
Amit Srivastava, MD, FACC, FABVM
Between the RUNTHROUGH Extra Floppy Guidewire and the RUNTHROUGH Hypercoat Guidewire, I rarely reach for another wire. I am successful 98% of the time with those two wires alone.
Between the RUNTHROUGH Extra Floppy Guidewire and the RUNTHROUGH Hypercoat Guidewire, I rarely reach for another wire. I am successful 98% of the time with those two wires alone.
Between the RUNTHROUGH Extra...
05/04/2016
Cath Lab Digest
05/09/2016
Cherian John, MD; Stanley C. Mannino, MD
In this report, we demonstrate that excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) can be performed robotically to restore flow to severely stenosed vessels.
In this report, we demonstrate that excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) can be performed robotically to restore flow to severely stenosed vessels.
In this report, we demonstrate...
05/09/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
05/09/2016
Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FSCAI
We present a case that demonstrates the versatility of the JETSTREAM Atherectomy System in treating a complex clinical and anatomical situation in a patient with critical limb ischemia (CLI).
We present a case that demonstrates the versatility of the JETSTREAM Atherectomy System in treating a complex clinical and anatomical situation in a patient with critical limb ischemia (CLI).
We present a case that...
05/09/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Files by Dr. George
05/09/2016
Jon C. George, MD, MBA; Vincent Varghese, DO
We present herein an interesting case of complex bypass graft angiography with multiple anastamoses supplying the entire myocardium.
We present herein an interesting case of complex bypass graft angiography with multiple anastamoses supplying the entire myocardium.
We present herein an interesting...
05/09/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
05/02/2016
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Addressing the concerns of operators and labs about the technical limitations of FFR guidewire systems, five companies now make products for FFR, all aimed at improving the procedure. I thought it would be of value to review the FFR...
Addressing the concerns of operators and labs about the technical limitations of FFR guidewire systems, five companies now make products for FFR, all aimed at improving the procedure. I thought it would be of value to review the FFR...
Addressing the concerns of...
05/02/2016
Cath Lab Digest
CLI Perspectives
05/08/2016
Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
Why are collateral vessels so valuable in CLI patients?
Why are collateral vessels so valuable in CLI patients?
Why are collateral vessels so...
05/08/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Safety
05/08/2016
Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Experts in error analysis tell us that the old adage “to err is human” is completely correct, and that anyone can make an error or slip, especially if placed in a challenging environment. The cath lab is a particularly stressful environment.
Experts in error analysis tell us that the old adage “to err is human” is completely correct, and that anyone can make an error or slip, especially if placed in a challenging environment. The cath lab is a particularly stressful environment.
Experts in error analysis tell...
05/08/2016
Cath Lab Digest
