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Volume 28 - Issue 10 - October 2020

NEA Approved Features
Controversies in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
10/26/2020
Karan Pandher, BS
While therapies and treatment algorithms have evolved, the literature still reports conflicting evidence on best approaches to atopic dermatitis, risk factors, and management options.
While therapies and treatment algorithms have evolved, the literature still reports conflicting evidence on best approaches to atopic dermatitis, risk factors, and management options.
While therapies and treatment...
10/26/2020
The Dermatologist
Clinical Editor's Corner
Aortic Valve Areas: Gorlin or Hakki?
10/05/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Cath lab math has always been a struggle for most of us, but with some patience and applied diligence, we can overcome this barrier. With this in mind, I thought I’d talk about how one of the most common and most important hemodynamic...
Cath lab math has always been a struggle for most of us, but with some patience and applied diligence, we can overcome this barrier. With this in mind, I thought I’d talk about how one of the most common and most important hemodynamic...
Cath lab math has always been a...
10/05/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
Spotlight: Blessing Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Lab
10/05/2020
Jeffrey Cook, MD; Reginald Suhling, RT(R)(CI), RCIS; Debbie Heinecke, RN, MSN, NE-BC; Nicole Stanford, RT(R)(M), RCIS
Jeffrey R. Cook, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Reginald Suhling, BA-HCM, RT(R)(CI), RCIS, AACC; Debbie Heinecke, RN, MSN, NE-BC; Nicole Stanford, RT(R)(MR), RCIS, Quincy, Illinois
Jeffrey R. Cook, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Reginald Suhling, BA-HCM, RT(R)(CI), RCIS, AACC; Debbie Heinecke, RN, MSN, NE-BC; Nicole Stanford, RT(R)(MR), RCIS, Quincy, Illinois
Jeffrey R. Cook, MD, FACC,...
10/05/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
The Utility of a Universal Guide Catheter in STEMI With Multiple Culprit Lesions
10/04/2020
Clay Sizemore, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Tim Hester
The following case represents an example of how a universal transradial guide catheter strategy can provide significant benefits and efficiencies for the patient, operator, and hospital.
The following case represents an example of how a universal transradial guide catheter strategy can provide significant benefits and efficiencies for the patient, operator, and hospital.
The following case represents an...
10/04/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Safety
Implementation of the WHO Safe Surgery Checklist in a Regional Hospital Cardiovascular Lab
10/04/2020
Nathan Larason, BSN, DNPc, RN; Conni DeBlieck, DNP, MSN, RN; Stephanie Lynch, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, RN; Lori S. Saiki, PhD, RN; Elizabeth Kuchler, DNP, FNP-BC, RN; Karen Kopera-Frye, PhD
The checklist was initially used on pacemaker and defibrillator insertions, with the intention of slowly expanding it to other procedures over time. The quality improvement project was scheduled to run over an 8-week period in 2020, which...
The checklist was initially used on pacemaker and defibrillator insertions, with the intention of slowly expanding it to other procedures over time. The quality improvement project was scheduled to run over an 8-week period in 2020, which...
The checklist was initially used...
10/04/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Case Series
Telescopic Guide Catheter Support: A Silent Revolution
10/04/2020
Adam T. Stys, MD, FACC; Tomasz P. Stys, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The catheter extension devices (GuideLiner [Teleflex], Guidezilla [Boston Scientific], and Telescope [Medtronic]) have significantly added to the armamentarium of complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Before these devices became...
The catheter extension devices (GuideLiner [Teleflex], Guidezilla [Boston Scientific], and Telescope [Medtronic]) have significantly added to the armamentarium of complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Before these devices became...
The catheter extension devices...
10/04/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Case Series
Case #1: A Deep Dive With a Guide Catheter Extension in a Severely Calcified Tortuous Right Coronary Artery in Non-STEMI
10/04/2020
Maheedhar Gedela, MD; Adam T. Stys, MD, FACC; Christopher M. VanHove; Tomasz P. Stys, MD, FACC, FSCAI
A 67-year-old male with a history of type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension transferred from the outlying facility due to confusion and mid epigastric pain of two days duration.
A 67-year-old male with a history of type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension transferred from the outlying facility due to confusion and mid epigastric pain of two days duration.
A 67-year-old male with a...
10/04/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Case Series
Case #2: The Need for a Guide Catheter Extension: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of a Diffusely Diseased Anomalous Right Coronary Artery
10/04/2020
Adam T. Stys, MD, FACC; Tomasz P. Stys, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Maheedhar Gedela, MD; Aditya Singh, MD
A 62-year-old male with a history of medically managed non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in 2014, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and a former smoker presented to the hospital with a sudden onset of worsening substernal...
A 62-year-old male with a history of medically managed non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in 2014, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and a former smoker presented to the hospital with a sudden onset of worsening substernal...
A 62-year-old male with a...
10/04/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Case Series
Deep Intubation to Faciltate Coronary Intervention – Next Generation Guide Extension: The Edge of “No Edge”
10/04/2020
Tim A. Fischell, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The excellent case reports in this issue of CLD demonstrate the use of deep intubation using the GuideLiner guide extension system (Teleflex) to facilitate complex coronary intervention in the mid and distal right coronary artery (RCA)....
The excellent case reports in this issue of CLD demonstrate the use of deep intubation using the GuideLiner guide extension system (Teleflex) to facilitate complex coronary intervention in the mid and distal right coronary artery (RCA)....
The excellent case reports in...
10/04/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Radial Review
Benefits of Radial Access: Decreased Length of Stay, Reduction of Costs, and Improved Patient and Staff Satisfaction. The Trifecta of Hospital Metrics
10/04/2020
Richard Casazza, MAS, RT(R)(CI)
Radial access has an important role that is multifaceted. First, its safety profile is well documented. Second, there is a significant cost reduction that is associated with the use of radial access. Finally, it has a profound effect on...
Radial access has an important role that is multifaceted. First, its safety profile is well documented. Second, there is a significant cost reduction that is associated with the use of radial access. Finally, it has a profound effect on...
Radial access has an important...
10/04/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
Pulmonary Embolism and Acute Heart Failure as the Initial Manifestation of Right Atrial Myxoma
10/04/2020
Sheharyar Minhas, MD; Ahmed Minhas, MD; Maira Malik, MD; Daniel Vile, DO
We report the case of a massive round right atrial myxoma removed in a young male presenting with acute heart failure and embolism to the pulmonary vasculature.
We report the case of a massive round right atrial myxoma removed in a young male presenting with acute heart failure and embolism to the pulmonary vasculature.
We report the case of a massive...
10/04/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
Stent Entrapment in a Guide Extension Catheter During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of a Complex Lesion
10/04/2020
Rajesh Sachdeva, MD; Gautam Kumar, MD, FSCAI
A 72-year-old man presented to the emergency room for chest discomfort consistent with unstable angina. He had a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and mild aortic stenosis.
A 72-year-old man presented to the emergency room for chest discomfort consistent with unstable angina. He had a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and mild aortic stenosis.
A 72-year-old man presented to...
10/04/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
Aortic Root Puncture in PTMC: A Cath Lab Nightmare. Is Surgery Mandatory?
10/04/2020
Mehboob Sultan, FCPS, MBBS; Mubarra Nasir, MBBS, FCPS; Sajjad Hussain, MBBS, FCPS, MRCP
We describe a case of aortic root puncture during a transseptal puncture using a Brockenbrough needle, leading an entire Mullins sheath dilator system into the aortic root.
We describe a case of aortic root puncture during a transseptal puncture using a Brockenbrough needle, leading an entire Mullins sheath dilator system into the aortic root.
We describe a case of aortic...
10/04/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Essay
PCI and the Planet
10/04/2020
Bina Ahmed, MD
Every step of healthcare delivery within the walls of hospitals consumes resources and for too long, we have not stopped to think about what it leaves behind.
Every step of healthcare delivery within the walls of hospitals consumes resources and for too long, we have not stopped to think about what it leaves behind.
Every step of healthcare...
10/04/2020
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Penumbra Launches Lightning Flash 3.0 — The Next Evolution in CAVT Technology
01/27/2026
Penumbra recently launched the Lightning Flash® 3.0 Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT™) system, which includes significant upgrades that further advance our leading venous thromboembolism (VTE) platform.
Penumbra recently launched the Lightning Flash® 3.0 Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT™) system, which includes significant upgrades that further advance our leading venous thromboembolism (VTE) platform.
Penumbra recently launched the...
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Cath Lab Digest
AI Cardiac Imaging Software
Study Reveals Stark Disconnect Between Americans’ Desire for Preventive Cardiac Screening and Care They Can Access
01/27/2026
New York, NY – In the lead-up to American Heart Health Month, a new national study reveals a stark disconnect between Americans’ desire for preventive cardiac screening and the care they can access. Despite heart disease remaining the leading...
New York, NY – In the lead-up to American Heart Health Month, a new national study reveals a stark disconnect between Americans’ desire for preventive cardiac screening and the care they can access. Despite heart disease remaining the leading...
New York, NY – In the lead-up to...
01/27/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Patent Foramen Ovale Detection
BURL Concepts Announces First Human Uses of FOQUS Ultrasound System for Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Detection
01/27/2026
The FOQUS ultrasound system, powered by SONAS technology, includes a transcranial headset system. The system introduces a new method to assist physicians in diagnosing a PFO, addressing the need for diagnostic tools that are both faster,...
The FOQUS ultrasound system, powered by SONAS technology, includes a transcranial headset system. The system introduces a new method to assist physicians in diagnosing a PFO, addressing the need for diagnostic tools that are both faster,...
The FOQUS ultrasound system,...
01/27/2026
Cath Lab Digest
AI Plaque analysis
Aetna Approves Coverage for Cleerly's AI Cardiovascular Imaging Analysis
01/21/2026
DENVER, CO – Cleerly, focused on AI-based cardiovascular imaging, announced that Aetna will begin covering Cleerly® LABS plaque analysis effective immediately. Aetna, which covers more than 20+ million lives,...
DENVER, CO – Cleerly, focused on AI-based cardiovascular imaging, announced that Aetna will begin covering Cleerly® LABS plaque analysis effective immediately. Aetna, which covers more than 20+ million lives,...
DENVER,...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
AI Plaque analysis
Coverage Unlocks Reimbursable AI Plaque Quantification With Circle Cardiovascular Imaging's cvi42|Plaque
01/21/2026
CALGARY, Alberta -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. (Circle CVI), focused on cardiovascular imaging post-processing, announced that clinical practices using its FDA 510(k)-cleared cvi42 with AI-enabled plaque...
CALGARY, Alberta -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. (Circle CVI), focused on cardiovascular imaging post-processing, announced that clinical practices using its FDA 510(k)-cleared cvi42 with AI-enabled plaque...
CALGARY, Alberta -- Circle...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Acquisitions
Haemonetics Acquires Vivasure Medical Limited
01/21/2026
Vivasure's PerQseal® Elite system uses a proprietary bioabsorbable patch to seal large-bore (up to 26 F) arteriotomies and venotomies from inside the vessel, offering a sutureless, fully absorbable solution for structural heart and...
Vivasure's PerQseal® Elite system uses a proprietary bioabsorbable patch to seal large-bore (up to 26 F) arteriotomies and venotomies from inside the vessel, offering a sutureless, fully absorbable solution for structural heart and...
Vivasure's PerQseal® Elite...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Early CAD Detection
Mammograms and Hidden Heart Disease: Annual Scans Can Detect This Silent Killer and Help Save Lives, but Awareness Is Key
01/21/2026
In the “Mammography and Breast Arterial Calcification Trial at Mount Sinai,” doctors are sending letters to patients with high breast artery calcification levels, urging them to see a cardiologist or other doctor for further evaluation to...
In the “Mammography and Breast Arterial Calcification Trial at Mount Sinai,” doctors are sending letters to patients with high breast artery calcification levels, urging them to see a cardiologist or other doctor for further evaluation to...
In the “Mammography and Breast...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Protection Systems
Cathpax Demonstrates Ability to Offer Interventional Physicians Unmatched Level of Radiation Protection Thanks to First-of-Its-Kind NOVARAD Clinical Study
01/21/2026
Final results of NOVARAD clinical study show that use of Nova-X® full-body, team-wide radiation protection system reduces dose received by main operator in interventional neuroradiology by a factor of eleven.
Final results of NOVARAD clinical study show that use of Nova-X® full-body, team-wide radiation protection system reduces dose received by main operator in interventional neuroradiology by a factor of eleven.
Final results of NOVARAD...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Technology & Health Literacy
ECRI: Misuse of AI Chatbots Tops Annual List of Health Tech Hazards
01/21/2026
ECRI experts say that chatbots have suggested incorrect diagnoses, recommended unnecessary testing, promoted subpar medical supplies, and even invented body parts in response to medical questions while sounding like a trusted expert.
ECRI experts say that chatbots have suggested incorrect diagnoses, recommended unnecessary testing, promoted subpar medical supplies, and even invented body parts in response to medical questions while sounding like a trusted expert.
ECRI experts say that chatbots...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
CAD Risk Factors
North Carolina State University Study Finds Police-Related Stress Associated With Physical Markers of Cardiovascular Health Risk for Black Women
01/19/2026
The paper, “Police-Related Stress and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Among African American Women,” is published in the journal Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine.
The paper, “Police-Related Stress and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Among African American Women,” is published in the journal Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine.
The paper, “Police-Related...
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October 2020 Volume 28 Issue 10

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Clinical Editor
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FAHA, FACC 

Managing Editor
Rebecca Kapur, rkapur@hmpglobal.com

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Elizabeth Vasil

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