Volume 10 - Issue 6 - June 2010
06/02/2010
David H. Fater, CEO of Vicor Technologies, Inc., announced the initial results of a study designed to analyze data from the Merte Subita en Insufficiencia Cardiaca (MUSIC) Trial using itsPD2i®algorithm and software. VicorTechnologiesis a...
David H. Fater, CEO of Vicor Technologies, Inc., announced the initial results of a study designed to analyze data from the Merte Subita en Insufficiencia Cardiaca (MUSIC) Trial using itsPD2i®algorithm and software. VicorTechnologiesis a...
David H. Fater, CEO of Vicor...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
In order to be successful, organizations need to make a strong commitment toward physician recruitment. In this feature article, author Jessica Barrick provides insight into how your organization can be perceived by potential...
In order to be successful, organizations need to make a strong commitment toward physician recruitment. In this feature article, author Jessica Barrick provides insight into how your organization can be perceived by potential...
In order to be successful,...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Cameron Health, Inc. announced the publication of study results online in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) highlighting the development and potential benefits of the company’s S-ICD® System, the first minimally invasive,...
Cameron Health, Inc. announced the publication of study results online in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) highlighting the development and potential benefits of the company’s S-ICD® System, the first minimally invasive,...
Cameron Health, Inc....
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
St. Jude Medical, Inc. and iRhythm Technologies, Inc., a privately-held company, announced they have entered into partnership with a focus on iRhythm’s ZioTM Patch. iRhythm also announced closure of a $10 million private equity round of...
St. Jude Medical, Inc. and iRhythm Technologies, Inc., a privately-held company, announced they have entered into partnership with a focus on iRhythm’s ZioTM Patch. iRhythm also announced closure of a $10 million private equity round of...
St. Jude Medical, Inc. and...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
AtriCure, Inc. announced that it has received conditional approval from the FDA to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a dual epicardial/endocardial procedure (DEEP), or hybrid procedure, to treat patients with persistent and long-standing...
AtriCure, Inc. announced that it has received conditional approval from the FDA to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a dual epicardial/endocardial procedure (DEEP), or hybrid procedure, to treat patients with persistent and long-standing...
AtriCure, Inc. announced that...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Biosense Webster, Inc. announced the completion
of the first clinical cases with the new ® THERMOCOOL SF Irrigated Ablation catheter in the European Union, following recent CE Mark approval. The THERMOCOOL® SF catheter is the most advanced...
Biosense Webster, Inc. announced the completion
of the first clinical cases with the new ® THERMOCOOL SF Irrigated Ablation catheter in the European Union, following recent CE Mark approval. The THERMOCOOL® SF catheter is the most advanced...
Biosense Webster, Inc....
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Hansen Medical, Inc. announced that it has received conditional Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) authorizing a clinical trial to investigate use of the Sensei® X Robotic...
Hansen Medical, Inc. announced that it has received conditional Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) authorizing a clinical trial to investigate use of the Sensei® X Robotic...
Hansen Medical, Inc....
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Medtronic, Inc. released new data from the MVP (Managed Ventricular Pacing) trial that implantable defibrillator patients receiving anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP) were less likely to have health care utilization after treatment as compared...
Medtronic, Inc. released new data from the MVP (Managed Ventricular Pacing) trial that implantable defibrillator patients receiving anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP) were less likely to have health care utilization after treatment as compared...
Medtronic, Inc. released new...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
nContact Surgical, Inc. (nContact) announced it has enrolled the first patient in its IDE trials to evaluate a fully closed chest procedure combining the best of electrophysiologist (EP) catheter and surgical techniques for the treatment...
nContact Surgical, Inc. (nContact) announced it has enrolled the first patient in its IDE trials to evaluate a fully closed chest procedure combining the best of electrophysiologist (EP) catheter and surgical techniques for the treatment...
nContact Surgical, Inc....
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Stereotaxis, Inc. announced the introduction of its new VdriveTM, an expansion of its Magnetic Navigation platform that facilitates remote manipulation of diagnostic devices used during EP procedures. The Vdrive will be commercially...
Stereotaxis, Inc. announced the introduction of its new VdriveTM, an expansion of its Magnetic Navigation platform that facilitates remote manipulation of diagnostic devices used during EP procedures. The Vdrive will be commercially...
Stereotaxis, Inc. announced...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Sanofi-aventis announced the initiation of a multi-national, randomized, double-blind Phase IIIb trial, PALLAS, to assess the potential clinical benefit of Multaq® (dronedarone) in over 10,000 patients with permanent atrial fibrillation...
Sanofi-aventis announced the initiation of a multi-national, randomized, double-blind Phase IIIb trial, PALLAS, to assess the potential clinical benefit of Multaq® (dronedarone) in over 10,000 patients with permanent atrial fibrillation...
Sanofi-aventis announced the...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
St. Jude Medical, Inc. announced U.S. FDA clearance, CE Mark approval and the launch of the EnSite DerexiTM module, which provides improved EP lab efficiency and workflow by enabling communication between the EnSiteTM VelocityTM Cardiac...
St. Jude Medical, Inc. announced U.S. FDA clearance, CE Mark approval and the launch of the EnSite DerexiTM module, which provides improved EP lab efficiency and workflow by enabling communication between the EnSiteTM VelocityTM Cardiac...
St. Jude Medical, Inc....
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Spectranetics Corporation showcased a new advanced Laser Lead Extraction Simulation system at the Heart Rhythm Society’s (HRS) 31st Annual Scientific Sessions, Heart Rhythm 2010. The new simulation system is intended to augment traditional...
Spectranetics Corporation showcased a new advanced Laser Lead Extraction Simulation system at the Heart Rhythm Society’s (HRS) 31st Annual Scientific Sessions, Heart Rhythm 2010. The new simulation system is intended to augment traditional...
Spectranetics Corporation...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Endosense, a Swiss medical technology company focused on improving the efficacy, safety and reproducibility of catheter ablation for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, has announced it has enrolled the first patients in EFFICAS I, the...
Endosense, a Swiss medical technology company focused on improving the efficacy, safety and reproducibility of catheter ablation for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, has announced it has enrolled the first patients in EFFICAS I, the...
Endosense, a Swiss medical...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Medicomp Inc., a leading cardiac telemedicine provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of United Therapeutics Corporation, announced that it received FDA clearance for its new SAVI Wireless Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (MCT) system.
The new...
Medicomp Inc., a leading cardiac telemedicine provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of United Therapeutics Corporation, announced that it received FDA clearance for its new SAVI Wireless Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (MCT) system.
The new...
Medicomp Inc., a leading...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
♥ June 1
CEPIA Introduction to Cardiac Electrophysiology
Location: Oaks on Collins Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Website: www.cepia.com.au
♥ June 5
2nd Annual Topics in EP Conference
Location: Stager Conference Center, Lancaster...
♥ June 1
CEPIA Introduction to Cardiac Electrophysiology
Location: Oaks on Collins Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Website: www.cepia.com.au
♥ June 5
2nd Annual Topics in EP Conference
Location: Stager Conference Center, Lancaster...
♥ June 1
CEPIA Introduction to...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
David Rhine, MD; David Hart, MD, FACC
The authors provide a brief case study describing their use of a new in-line connector, which reduces defibrillation connections from three to one as well as minimizes the number of set screws.
Background
A 50-year-old male with a...
The authors provide a brief case study describing their use of a new in-line connector, which reduces defibrillation connections from three to one as well as minimizes the number of set screws.
Background
A 50-year-old male with a...
The authors provide a brief case...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Letitia P. Esbenshade-Smith, AS, RCIS, NASPE/PE, MS, RCES, RCIS
Recruitment and retention of qualified staff continues to be a challenge faced by electrophysiology labs everywhere. Described here is the educational EP program at Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences, the first...
Recruitment and retention of qualified staff continues to be a challenge faced by electrophysiology labs everywhere. Described here is the educational EP program at Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences, the first...
Recruitment and retention of...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Dwight Mayhugh
By implementing a reprocessing program, Saint Luke’s Health System was able to save more than $480,000 in costs and divert 12,000 pounds of medical waste in 2009.The majority of savings came from the reprocessing of EP lab devices. Learn more...
By implementing a reprocessing program, Saint Luke’s Health System was able to save more than $480,000 in costs and divert 12,000 pounds of medical waste in 2009.The majority of savings came from the reprocessing of EP lab devices. Learn more...
By implementing a reprocessing...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Jodie Elrod
Scott Pham, MD, FACC is located at Sanford Heart Hospital in South Dakota.
Tell us about your medical background and how you came to work in the field of electrophysiology. What interested you about this field?
I attended the University...
Scott Pham, MD, FACC is located at Sanford Heart Hospital in South Dakota.
Tell us about your medical background and how you came to work in the field of electrophysiology. What interested you about this field?
I attended the University...
Scott Pham, MD, FACC is located...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
One study questions the use of implantable defibrillators and pacemakers in patients aged 80 and older. What are your thoughts?
To join in on this discussion, please visit our LinkedIn group: https://linkedin.com/in/eplabdigest
“I...
One study questions the use of implantable defibrillators and pacemakers in patients aged 80 and older. What are your thoughts?
To join in on this discussion, please visit our LinkedIn group: https://linkedin.com/in/eplabdigest
“I...
One study questions the use of...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
06/02/2010
Jodie Elrod
The Heart Rhythm Society's 31st Annual Scientific Sessions took place May 12-15, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. Enclosed below is a compilation of clinical news highlights from the meeting.
Heart Rhythm Society Releases Expert Consensus...
The Heart Rhythm Society's 31st Annual Scientific Sessions took place May 12-15, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. Enclosed below is a compilation of clinical news highlights from the meeting.
Heart Rhythm Society Releases Expert Consensus...
The Heart Rhythm Society's 31st...
06/02/2010
EP Lab Digest
05/27/2010
Noel G. Boyle, MD, PhD
What is the size of your EP lab facility and number of staff members? What is the mix of credentials at your lab?
Our facility has six labs, four of which are EP capable, and one has Stereotaxis.We have 25 clinical lab staff members,...
What is the size of your EP lab facility and number of staff members? What is the mix of credentials at your lab?
Our facility has six labs, four of which are EP capable, and one has Stereotaxis.We have 25 clinical lab staff members,...
What is the size of your EP lab...
05/27/2010
EP Lab Digest
05/27/2010
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Dear Readers,
For several years there was debate regarding whether or not a patient with complete atrioventricular (AV) block should undergo implantation of a dual chamber AV sequential pacemaker or simply a single chamber right...
Dear Readers,
For several years there was debate regarding whether or not a patient with complete atrioventricular (AV) block should undergo implantation of a dual chamber AV sequential pacemaker or simply a single chamber right...
Dear Readers,
For several...
05/27/2010
EP Lab Digest
05/27/2010
Jodie Elrod
In this interview we speak with Dr.Tung, who describes his use of Anthem Medical’s CATHPAX radiation protection cabin at UCLA. The CATHPAX is a new application that allows for lead-free, radiation-free procedures in the electrophysiology...
In this interview we speak with Dr.Tung, who describes his use of Anthem Medical’s CATHPAX radiation protection cabin at UCLA. The CATHPAX is a new application that allows for lead-free, radiation-free procedures in the electrophysiology...
In this interview we speak...
05/27/2010
EP Lab Digest
05/27/2010
Jim Collins, CPC
The government is spending approximately $1.8 billion to audit and prosecute healthcare fraud this year. You minimize your risk of being penalized by becoming familiar with the top ten regulatory landmines faced by electrophysiologists when...
The government is spending approximately $1.8 billion to audit and prosecute healthcare fraud this year. You minimize your risk of being penalized by becoming familiar with the top ten regulatory landmines faced by electrophysiologists when...
The government is spending...
05/27/2010
EP Lab Digest
