Volume 27 - Issue 3 - March 2019
NPF Endorsed Features
04/04/2019
Peter D. Zang; Vipawee S. Chat; Donovan G. Kearns
Dermatologists may soon have 2 more FDA-approved drugs for effectively controlling plaque psoriasis.
Dermatologists may soon have 2 more FDA-approved drugs for effectively controlling plaque psoriasis.
Dermatologists may soon have 2...
04/04/2019
The Dermatologist
At the Forefront
03/06/2019
Sanjeev Saxena, MD, MBA, FACC
In the rural setting where I practice, there is only one hospital in the entire county. There is no other hospital within an hour’s drive to take my patients to and perform catheterizations that wouldn’t disrupt the patient flow in my clinic....
In the rural setting where I practice, there is only one hospital in the entire county. There is no other hospital within an hour’s drive to take my patients to and perform catheterizations that wouldn’t disrupt the patient flow in my clinic....
In the rural setting where I...
03/06/2019
Cath Lab Digest
At the Forefront
03/06/2019
Sanjeev Saxena, MD, MBA, FACC
In the rural setting where I practice, there is only one hospital in the entire county. There is no other hospital within an hour’s drive to take my patients to and perform catheterizations that wouldn’t disrupt the patient flow in my clinic....
In the rural setting where I practice, there is only one hospital in the entire county. There is no other hospital within an hour’s drive to take my patients to and perform catheterizations that wouldn’t disrupt the patient flow in my clinic....
In the rural setting where I...
03/06/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
03/05/2019
Mahmoud Abdelghany, MD; Robert R. Attaran, MD, MBChB, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI; Carlos Mena-Hurtado, MD
To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of the use of the Shockwave lithoplasty balloon in a vein, in the treatment of post-thrombotic stenosis.
To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of the use of the Shockwave lithoplasty balloon in a vein, in the treatment of post-thrombotic stenosis.
To our knowledge, this is the...
03/05/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
03/05/2019
Mary Svendrowski, RN, BSN, CCRN, RCIS; Bria Kneller, RN, BSN, CCRN; Anthony Renrick, MSN, RN, RCIS
Emory is the considered the birthplace of modern interventional cardiology.
Emory is the considered the birthplace of modern interventional cardiology.
Emory is the considered the...
03/05/2019
Cath Lab Digest
03/04/2019
Ferdinand Kiemeneij, MD, PhD; Darren Klass, MD, PhD; Sandeep Nathan, MD, MSc, FACC, FSCAI
Accessing the radial artery distal to the wrist in the anatomic snuffbox is a reasonable option for primary access, as well as a suitable bailout option.
Accessing the radial artery distal to the wrist in the anatomic snuffbox is a reasonable option for primary access, as well as a suitable bailout option.
Accessing the radial artery...
03/04/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
03/04/2019
Sheharyar Minhas, MD; Maira Malik, MD; Kevin Barretto; Sunil Dhar, MD
Iatrogenic AV fistulas result from penetration of a needle through an arterial and venous tributary during angiographic catheterization procedures. Rarely, when the communication between the artery and vein does not seal spontaneously, an AV...
Iatrogenic AV fistulas result from penetration of a needle through an arterial and venous tributary during angiographic catheterization procedures. Rarely, when the communication between the artery and vein does not seal spontaneously, an AV...
Iatrogenic AV fistulas result...
03/04/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Suggested Methodology
03/04/2019
David V. Daniels, MD; Roy B. Mukku, MD; Brett Sheridan, MD; Joseph A. Walsh, MD, MSc
In patients on VA-ECMO who develop pulmonary edema with resulting RV distension and failure, the use of balloon atrial septostomy for left heart decompression may be used as a “stress test” to assess the viability and functionality of the RV.
In patients on VA-ECMO who develop pulmonary edema with resulting RV distension and failure, the use of balloon atrial septostomy for left heart decompression may be used as a “stress test” to assess the viability and functionality of the RV.
In patients on VA-ECMO who...
03/04/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
03/03/2019
Cost containment is a constant battle in healthcare and especially in high cost procedural areas.
Cost containment is a constant battle in healthcare and especially in high cost procedural areas.
Cost containment is a constant...
03/03/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Letters to the Editor
03/03/2019
Faris G. Araj, MD; Julie Cox, BSN, RN, BS
The subclavian vein, compared to other central vascular access sites, offers the potential of lower infectious and thrombotic events(2,3), in addition to greater patient comfort during long-term use.
The subclavian vein, compared to other central vascular access sites, offers the potential of lower infectious and thrombotic events(2,3), in addition to greater patient comfort during long-term use.
The subclavian vein, compared to...
03/03/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Journal Club
03/03/2019
Marshall W. Ritchey, MS, MBA, RCIS
Complications are uncomfortable and scary for our patients. Now is the time to focus on how to avoid radial artery complications in the future, and how to quickly respond and treat complications appropriately when they do occur.
Complications are uncomfortable and scary for our patients. Now is the time to focus on how to avoid radial artery complications in the future, and how to quickly respond and treat complications appropriately when they do occur.
Complications are uncomfortable...
03/03/2019
Cath Lab Digest
News
03/02/2019
“The versatility of having the motorized C-arm along with a floating table has maximized our workflow during and between procedures. The level of efficiency is superior to the fixed units that we use at our hospitals.” — Dr. Raju Gandhi
“The versatility of having the motorized C-arm along with a floating table has maximized our workflow during and between procedures. The level of efficiency is superior to the fixed units that we use at our hospitals.” — Dr. Raju Gandhi
“The versatility of having the...
03/02/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Imaging Corner
03/02/2019
Here, images from a 98-year-old patient are evaluated (via 3mensio analysis software/
Pie Medical Imaging) for transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR), in order to determine sizing and positioning for a mitral valve replacement.
Here, images from a 98-year-old patient are evaluated (via 3mensio analysis software/
Pie Medical Imaging) for transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR), in order to determine sizing and positioning for a mitral valve replacement.
Here, images from a 98-year-old...
03/02/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
02/28/2019
Sreekumar Madassery, MD
The Rush University Medical Center Experience: A 360° View of the Vascade Performance Guarantee
The Rush University Medical Center Experience: A 360° View of the Vascade Performance Guarantee
The Rush University Medical...
02/28/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Editor's Corner
02/28/2019
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
A coronary perforation is a rare but frightening event in the cardiac cath lab.
A coronary perforation is a rare but frightening event in the cardiac cath lab.
A coronary perforation is a rare...
02/28/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Anomalies
02/28/2019
Neeraj Jolly, MD, DM; Seth J. Lichtenstein, MD; Michael J. Herring, MD; Ashvarya Mangla, MD; Tochukwu M. Okwuosa, MD; Anupama K. Rao, MD
We report here an interesting case of the RCA originating from the mid LAD, resulting in paucity of vascular supply to the right ventricle and myocardial ischemia on perfusion imaging.
We report here an interesting case of the RCA originating from the mid LAD, resulting in paucity of vascular supply to the right ventricle and myocardial ischemia on perfusion imaging.
We report here an interesting...
02/28/2019
Cath Lab Digest
02/28/2019
D. Scott Lim, MD
Standard ICE probes only offer a single plane of imaging and full visualization of the three leaflets of the tricuspid valve requires imaging from multiple planes.
Standard ICE probes only offer a single plane of imaging and full visualization of the three leaflets of the tricuspid valve requires imaging from multiple planes.
Standard ICE probes only offer a...
02/28/2019
Cath Lab Digest
