Volume 27 - Issue 2 - February 2019
Cath Lab Spotlight
02/03/2019
Cassie Brandsted, RN, BSN; Todd Sorenson, RCSA
We perform a vast array of procedures, ranging from coronary angiograms to peripheral and carotid angiograms with interventions, to TAVRs. All staff is trained to perform all procedures.
We perform a vast array of procedures, ranging from coronary angiograms to peripheral and carotid angiograms with interventions, to TAVRs. All staff is trained to perform all procedures.
We perform a vast array of...
02/03/2019
Cath Lab Digest
02/03/2019
Mahir D. Elder, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FASNC, FCCP, RPVI
The ongoing opioid crisis in this country, along with the judicial use of morphine in patients with acute coronary syndrome, have created an environment where it is important to bring awareness to physicians and medical staff about morphine,...
The ongoing opioid crisis in this country, along with the judicial use of morphine in patients with acute coronary syndrome, have created an environment where it is important to bring awareness to physicians and medical staff about morphine,...
The ongoing opioid crisis in...
02/03/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Education
02/01/2019
Darren Powell, RCIS, FSICP; Dan Scharbach, CCPT, MBA
This past November, 60 cardiovascular leaders convened from cath labs across the Pacific Northwest for the 29th annual Northwest Cath Lab Management Association (NWCMA) Conference in Portland, Oregon.
This past November, 60 cardiovascular leaders convened from cath labs across the Pacific Northwest for the 29th annual Northwest Cath Lab Management Association (NWCMA) Conference in Portland, Oregon.
This past November, 60...
02/01/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
02/01/2019
Vincent Varghese, DO; Nicholas Lerovante, DO; Kintur Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI
We present a case of acute inferior wall myocardial infarction with complicating right coronary artery dissection, leading to complete vessel occlusion.
We present a case of acute inferior wall myocardial infarction with complicating right coronary artery dissection, leading to complete vessel occlusion.
We present a case of acute...
02/01/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Education
02/01/2019
Binita Shah, MD, MS; Sohah N. Iqbal, MD; Jordan G. Safirstein, MD, FACC, FSCAI
It is with great anticipation that we announce the return of the Cath Lab Boot Camp (CLBC) to the SCAI 2019 Scientific Sessions (SCAI 2019). This two-day track will be held on Monday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 21st in Las Vegas.
It is with great anticipation that we announce the return of the Cath Lab Boot Camp (CLBC) to the SCAI 2019 Scientific Sessions (SCAI 2019). This two-day track will be held on Monday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 21st in Las Vegas.
It is with great anticipation...
02/01/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Suggested Technique
02/01/2019
David J. Luke, MD; Joseph A. Walsh, MD, MSc; David V. Daniels, MD
The peri-close technique for percutaneous closure of large-bore access is the primary closure technique for structural heart and peripheral ECMO cases at our institution. This technique is simple, and utilizes a device that is both well known...
The peri-close technique for percutaneous closure of large-bore access is the primary closure technique for structural heart and peripheral ECMO cases at our institution. This technique is simple, and utilizes a device that is both well known...
The peri-close technique for...
02/01/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Case Study
02/01/2019
Bernard Wong, MBChB; Aleksandar Cicovic, MBChB; Guy Armstrong, MBChB; Seif S. El-Jack, MBBS, MD
While traditional calcium modification devices like rotational atherectomy may have a role in treating concentric calcium, their role in eccentric calcium is unclear. Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) (Shockwave Medical) is a newly available...
While traditional calcium modification devices like rotational atherectomy may have a role in treating concentric calcium, their role in eccentric calcium is unclear. Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) (Shockwave Medical) is a newly available...
While traditional calcium...
02/01/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Congratulations
01/31/2019
We would like to recognize Jaclyn Scott, RN, BSN, RCIS, for achieving her registered cardiovascular invasive specialist (RCIS) credential.
We would like to recognize Jaclyn Scott, RN, BSN, RCIS, for achieving her registered cardiovascular invasive specialist (RCIS) credential.
We would like to recognize...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
News
01/31/2019
The “First international consensus on the diagnosis and management of fibromuscular dysplasia” (FMD) has been published online in Vascular Medicine and the Journal of Hypertension.
The “First international consensus on the diagnosis and management of fibromuscular dysplasia” (FMD) has been published online in Vascular Medicine and the Journal of Hypertension.
The “First international...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
News
01/31/2019
Scientists have managed to grow perfect human blood vessels as organoids in a petri dish for the first time.
Scientists have managed to grow perfect human blood vessels as organoids in a petri dish for the first time.
Scientists have managed to grow...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
News
01/31/2019
People who sleep less than six hours a night may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those who sleep between seven and eight hours, suggests a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
People who sleep less than six hours a night may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those who sleep between seven and eight hours, suggests a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
People who sleep less than six...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
News
01/31/2019
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has found that taking aspirin on a regular basis to prevent heart attacks and strokes can lead to an increased risk of almost 50% in major bleeding episodes.
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has found that taking aspirin on a regular basis to prevent heart attacks and strokes can lead to an increased risk of almost 50% in major bleeding episodes.
A study published in the Journal...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
01/31/2019
Amy J. Newell, RT(R); Kim Klima
Gaining momentum as a differentiator, formal accreditation of either the service line or specific procedural components within cardiovascular, such as cardiac intervention, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular procedures, etc., can position...
Gaining momentum as a differentiator, formal accreditation of either the service line or specific procedural components within cardiovascular, such as cardiac intervention, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular procedures, etc., can position...
Gaining momentum as a...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Radial Images
01/31/2019
Ian C. Gilchrist, MD
Koutouzis et al(1) offer one of the first reports in a journal of hematoma encountered after dorsal radial access, although several other reports of hematoma and even pseudoaneurysm(2) have already appeared on social media.
Koutouzis et al(1) offer one of the first reports in a journal of hematoma encountered after dorsal radial access, although several other reports of hematoma and even pseudoaneurysm(2) have already appeared on social media.
Koutouzis et al(1) offer one of...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Radial Images
01/31/2019
Andreas Tassopoulos, MD; Michael J. Koutouzis, MD, PhD; Eleftherios Kontopodis, MD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD; Efstathios Lazaris, MD
This is the first reported case of severe hand hematoma after cardiac catheterization through the distal radial artery, with the hematoma extending distally to the sheath insertion site.
This is the first reported case of severe hand hematoma after cardiac catheterization through the distal radial artery, with the hematoma extending distally to the sheath insertion site.
This is the first reported case...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
01/31/2019
Leonardo C. Clavijo, MD, PhD; Ray V. Matthews, MD; Stuart Swadron, MD; David M. Shavelle, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Michael R. Kendall, MD; Anilkumar K. Mehra, MD; Antotreas Hindoyan, MD
The aim of the Code PE protocol was to: (1) rapidly identify patients with massive and submassive PE; and (2) triage appropriate patients directly to the CCL for endovascular treatment.
The aim of the Code PE protocol was to: (1) rapidly identify patients with massive and submassive PE; and (2) triage appropriate patients directly to the CCL for endovascular treatment.
The aim of the Code PE protocol...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Meeting Update
01/31/2019
The culmination of a year’s work was realized at the 13th Annual Cardiovascular Educational Symposium of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP), held at the Kalahari Water Park and Resort in Wisconsin...
The culmination of a year’s work was realized at the 13th Annual Cardiovascular Educational Symposium of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP), held at the Kalahari Water Park and Resort in Wisconsin...
The culmination of a year’s work...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
01/31/2019
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Dr. Kirk Garrett, Christiana Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware, asks the cardiac cath expert group about the way emergency medical services (EMS) transmits electrocardiograms (ECGs) to the hospital for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)...
Dr. Kirk Garrett, Christiana Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware, asks the cardiac cath expert group about the way emergency medical services (EMS) transmits electrocardiograms (ECGs) to the hospital for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)...
Dr. Kirk Garrett, Christiana...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
