Volume 8 - Issue 5 - May 2008
10/24/2008
This month’s issue not only highlights new research, but also EP staff as well!
Dear readers,
The month of May is always my favorite time of the year, because it is when I get to see all the familiar faces at the Heart Rhythm meeting! To...
This month’s issue not only highlights new research, but also EP staff as well!
Dear readers,
The month of May is always my favorite time of the year, because it is when I get to see all the familiar faces at the Heart Rhythm meeting! To...
This month’s issue not only...
10/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
10/23/2008
Gorav Ailawadi, MD; Srijoy Mahapatra, MD
Attempts to cure atrial fibrillation (AF) often require multiple drugs that usually fail over the long term. Our case report from the University of Virginia demonstrates how a collaborative relationship between the electrophysiologist and the...
Attempts to cure atrial fibrillation (AF) often require multiple drugs that usually fail over the long term. Our case report from the University of Virginia demonstrates how a collaborative relationship between the electrophysiologist and the...
Attempts to cure atrial...
10/23/2008
EP Lab Digest
10/24/2008
Abraham G. Kocheril, MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP; Rakesh Latchamsetty, MD
The goals of this ECG 101 article are to define ambulatory electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring, identify clinical scenarios where ambulatory monitoring has proven useful, and discuss the different types of monitoring available. We will...
The goals of this ECG 101 article are to define ambulatory electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring, identify clinical scenarios where ambulatory monitoring has proven useful, and discuss the different types of monitoring available. We will...
The goals of this ECG 101...
10/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
10/23/2008
Jodie Elrod; Andrea M. Russo, MD
At this year’s ACC meeting, Dr. Russo et al presented research on the under-referral of women for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Andrea M. Russo, MD is the Electrophysiology Laboratory Director and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine...
At this year’s ACC meeting, Dr. Russo et al presented research on the under-referral of women for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Andrea M. Russo, MD is the Electrophysiology Laboratory Director and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine...
At this year’s ACC meeting, Dr....
10/23/2008
EP Lab Digest
10/24/2008
Charles Berul; Jodie Elrod
Can digital music players (DMPs) such as iPods cause interference with implantable devices such as pacemakers and ICDs? In their research, Charles Berul, MD and colleagues recently found that DMPs can interfere with programmer communication,...
Can digital music players (DMPs) such as iPods cause interference with implantable devices such as pacemakers and ICDs? In their research, Charles Berul, MD and colleagues recently found that DMPs can interfere with programmer communication,...
Can digital music players (DMPs)...
10/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
07/31/2008
Abraham G. Kocheril, MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP
What is Ambulatory ECG Monitoring?
Ambulatory ECG monitoring is the continuous recording of ECG signals from patients while they are at home and engaged in routine daily activities. These are non-invasive or minimally invasive diagnostic...
What is Ambulatory ECG Monitoring?
Ambulatory ECG monitoring is the continuous recording of ECG signals from patients while they are at home and engaged in routine daily activities. These are non-invasive or minimally invasive diagnostic...
What is Ambulatory ECG...
07/31/2008
EP Lab Digest
10/24/2008
Michael L. Arnold, RN
A Case Study of Multiple-shock Incidents Using Biphasic External Defibrillators Following Induced Ventricular Fibrillation
Defibrillation using biphasic energy delivery is quickly becoming the standard in the acute care setting. The major...
A Case Study of Multiple-shock Incidents Using Biphasic External Defibrillators Following Induced Ventricular Fibrillation
Defibrillation using biphasic energy delivery is quickly becoming the standard in the acute care setting. The major...
A Case Study of Multiple-shock...
10/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
07/31/2008
Chris Atherton, MPA, BSN, RN
Background
La Porte Regional Health System (LRHS), a Clarian Health Partner, is comprised of La Porte Hospital, a 227-bed community hospital; La Porte Regional Physician Network, made up of 19 physician practices; and La Porte Hospital...
Background
La Porte Regional Health System (LRHS), a Clarian Health Partner, is comprised of La Porte Hospital, a 227-bed community hospital; La Porte Regional Physician Network, made up of 19 physician practices; and La Porte Hospital...
Background
La Porte Regional...
07/31/2008
EP Lab Digest
10/24/2008
Peggy McElgunn, Esq
In the next installment of the “5 Ways” column, the author provides some advice on why you should join a professional medical organization.
1. Build your network of support.
The more individuals participating with you in an...
In the next installment of the “5 Ways” column, the author provides some advice on why you should join a professional medical organization.
1. Build your network of support.
The more individuals participating with you in an...
In the next installment of the...
10/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
10/24/2008
Tone M. Norekval
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the main cause of death in the European Union, killing over 2 million people per year. These deaths cost the economy 301.5 billion U.S. dollars annually. Many of these deaths could be averted with proper...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the main cause of death in the European Union, killing over 2 million people per year. These deaths cost the economy 301.5 billion U.S. dollars annually. Many of these deaths could be averted with proper...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is...
10/24/2008
EP Lab Digest
