Volume 26 - Issue 1 - January 2018
CLI Perspectives
12/21/2020
Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI
I don’t think there is such a thing as a “straightforward CTO” in below-the-knee vessels, since even a short occlusion can pose a significant challenge at times.
I don’t think there is such a thing as a “straightforward CTO” in below-the-knee vessels, since even a short occlusion can pose a significant challenge at times.
I don’t think there is such a...
12/21/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Case Study
12/28/2017
Lina Todorova, DO; Sumit Ringwala, MD; Kingston Okrah, MD
This case demonstrates one method of managing a central venous catheter removal from the innominate artery without complications.
This case demonstrates one method of managing a central venous catheter removal from the innominate artery without complications.
This case demonstrates one...
12/28/2017
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
12/28/2017
Julie Jenkins, BSN, RN
The structural heart program started in October 2017 with TAVRs and balloon aortic valvuloplasties. We were fortunate to bring in a highly experienced structural heart medical director to start the program, so the program’s implementation has...
The structural heart program started in October 2017 with TAVRs and balloon aortic valvuloplasties. We were fortunate to bring in a highly experienced structural heart medical director to start the program, so the program’s implementation has...
The structural heart program...
12/28/2017
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Experience
01/02/2018
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Small innovations can make a big difference. It’s a recurrent theme in interventional cardiology. Small changes or new application of a common piece or equipment, supply, or method can make a difference in your lab.1,2
Small innovations can make a big difference. It’s a recurrent theme in interventional cardiology. Small changes or new application of a common piece or equipment, supply, or method can make a difference in your lab.1,2
Small innovations can make a big...
01/02/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
12/28/2017
This month, we have a great article from Anne Beekman, Senior Consultant with MedAxiom. Her overview of a recent survey conducted among cath labs across the country is very telling and should be viewed with an eye towards looking inward at...
This month, we have a great article from Anne Beekman, Senior Consultant with MedAxiom. Her overview of a recent survey conducted among cath labs across the country is very telling and should be viewed with an eye towards looking inward at...
This month, we have a great...
12/28/2017
Cath Lab Digest
Case Study
12/28/2017
Adam T. Stys, MD, FACC; Tomasz P. Stys, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Prince Sethi, MD; Shenjing Li, MD
Here, we present a case of acute coronary syndrome with a severely diseased anomalous LCX, successfully managed with a novel PCI technique.
Here, we present a case of acute coronary syndrome with a severely diseased anomalous LCX, successfully managed with a novel PCI technique.
Here, we present a case of acute...
12/28/2017
Cath Lab Digest
Case Study
12/27/2017
Raj Baljepally, MD, FACC; Robert Tonks, MD; Rajiv Sharma, MD
The angiographic finding of a completely occluded left main coronary artery is relatively uncommon and most often not compatible with life.1,2 It is even more unusual to have no symptoms related to the complete obstruction of the left main...
The angiographic finding of a completely occluded left main coronary artery is relatively uncommon and most often not compatible with life.1,2 It is even more unusual to have no symptoms related to the complete obstruction of the left main...
The angiographic finding of a...
12/27/2017
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
12/27/2017
James Burns, RN, MBA
While not necessarily feasible in higher-volume, large facilities, co-locating “like” interventional services into one main area can make sense for community-sized facilities.
While not necessarily feasible in higher-volume, large facilities, co-locating “like” interventional services into one main area can make sense for community-sized facilities.
While not necessarily feasible...
12/27/2017
Cath Lab Digest
News
12/27/2017
The latest issue of Structural Heart: The Journal of the Heart Team is now available online at
http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ushj20/current.
The latest issue of Structural Heart:...
“Among an aging population, structural heart disease has become significantly more prevalent and critical to treat for healthcare professionals. This is an important opportunity as there is no other medical journal focused on this topic,”...
“Among an aging population, structural heart disease has become significantly more prevalent and critical to treat for healthcare professionals. This is an important opportunity as there is no other medical journal focused on this topic,”...
“Among an aging population,...
12/27/2017
Cath Lab Digest
News
12/27/2017
The program establishes quality metrics and provides a rigorous evaluation through clinical peer review of the facility’s processes, documentation and imaging critical to quality patient care as it relates to cardiovascular catheterization...
The program establishes quality metrics and provides a rigorous evaluation through clinical peer review of the facility’s processes, documentation and imaging critical to quality patient care as it relates to cardiovascular catheterization...
The program establishes quality...
12/27/2017
Cath Lab Digest
