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Volume 13 - Issue 5 - May 2013

Perspectives
Don’t Miss a Beat: Strategies for Implementing a Best Practice Electrophysiology Program
04/30/2013
Amy J. Newell, RT(R); Kelly Neal Wilson, RN, MSN, MBA; Marsha L. Knapik, RN, MSN, CCRN; Krista Powers
While the development of an EP program involves many people and necessitates a great deal of effort and investment, the rewards can be substantial — clinically for the patients in the community and financially for the hospital.
While the development of an EP program involves many people and necessitates a great deal of effort and investment, the rewards can be substantial — clinically for the patients in the community and financially for the hospital.
While the development of an EP...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Spotlight Interview: Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital
04/30/2013
J. Mauricio Sanchez, MD, FHRS, FACC
Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital is part of the Mercy Hospital and Mercy Clinic of St. Louis, a 979-bed hospital and adjoining clinic located in St. Louis, Missouri.
Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital is part of the Mercy Hospital and Mercy Clinic of St. Louis, a 979-bed hospital and adjoining clinic located in St. Louis, Missouri.
Mercy Heart and Vascular...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Integrated Approach to Treating Atrial Fibrillation
04/30/2013
Jodie Elrod
EPLD speaks with electrophysiologists and cardiovascular surgeons from 2 heart centers that have evolved their atrial fibrillation (AF) programs from silos of AF expertise to highly integrated AF teams delivering a new standard for...
EPLD speaks with electrophysiologists and cardiovascular surgeons from 2 heart centers that have evolved their atrial fibrillation (AF) programs from silos of AF expertise to highly integrated AF teams delivering a new standard for...
EPLD speaks with...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Review
Three-Year Experience With the Robotic Catheter System
04/30/2013
Andrew Kaplan, MD
In June 2010, Banner Heart Hospital purchased the Sensei X Robotic System (Hansen Medical). The purpose of this article is to provide an update on use of the system 3 years later. 
In June 2010, Banner Heart Hospital purchased the Sensei X Robotic System (Hansen Medical). The purpose of this article is to provide an update on use of the system 3 years later. 
In June 2010, Banner Heart...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
Inside the Travel Healthcare Industry: Opportunities in EP
04/30/2013
Jodie Elrod
EP professionals who have worked in the travel healthcare industry describe what it has been like for them in this industry, including how they adapted, costs involved, lessons learned, etc.
EP professionals who have worked in the travel healthcare industry describe what it has been like for them in this industry, including how they adapted, costs involved, lessons learned, etc.
EP professionals who have worked...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Review
The Subcutaneous ICD: Application to Clinical Practice
04/30/2013
Steven P. Kutalek, MD, FACC, FHRS
A breakthrough technology, the S-ICD will establish itself as a viable and strong alternative to the use of a transvenous defibrillator.
A breakthrough technology, the S-ICD will establish itself as a viable and strong alternative to the use of a transvenous defibrillator.
A breakthrough technology, the...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
A U.S. Multicenter Examination of the New Cryoballoon: Early Experience With Procedural Enhancements for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
04/30/2013
James Irwin, MD; Hanscy Seide, MD; Eric L. Johnson; F. Kevin Hackett, MD; J. Thomas Svinarich, MD; Stephen Stark, MD, FACC; Hae W. Lim, PhD; J. Brian DeVille, MD; Dan Dan, MD
Introduction Recently, vast improvements have been made in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Within the pharmaceutical therapies for AF, improved drugs have been created that better control rhythm, rate, and...
Introduction Recently, vast improvements have been made in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Within the pharmaceutical therapies for AF, improved drugs have been created that better control rhythm, rate, and...
Introduction Recently, vast...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
Highlights From the International Symposium on Left Atrial Appendage (ISLAA 2013)
04/30/2013
Ajay Vallakati, MD, MPH; Donita Atkins, BSN, RN; Madhu Reddy, MD, FACC, FHRS
On March 1-2, 2013, the 1st International Symposium on Left Atrial Appendage (ISLAA) took place at the InterContinental Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.
On March 1-2, 2013, the 1st International Symposium on Left Atrial Appendage (ISLAA) took place at the InterContinental Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.
On March 1-2, 2013, the 1st...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
Fluoroscopy-Free Ablation of SVT Using 3D Mapping
04/30/2013
Anton Bares, BS ; Michael Field, MD, FHRS; Lee Eckhardt, MD, FHRS; Miguel Leal, MD; James Ouijiri, MD; Ryan Kipp, MD
The case presented here is a description of typical SVT ablation for AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) using EnSite mapping without fluoroscopy at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. 
The case presented here is a description of typical SVT ablation for AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) using EnSite mapping without fluoroscopy at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. 
The case presented here is a...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
Incorporation of Robotic Training into the Traditional EP Fellowship Training Program
04/30/2013
J. Michael Mangrum, MD; Sarah K. Hussain, MD
The authors describe their development of a training program that incorporates robotics early in EP fellowship.
The authors describe their development of a training program that incorporates robotics early in EP fellowship.
The authors describe their...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
A Matter of Trust: How to Build Adherence With Afib Patients
04/30/2013
Mellanie True Hills
As healthcare providers, you can get your atrial fibrillation patients to listen and follow recommendations by first understanding why they don’t. Here are some simple strategies that promote better adherence.
As healthcare providers, you can get your atrial fibrillation patients to listen and follow recommendations by first understanding why they don’t. Here are some simple strategies that promote better adherence.
As healthcare providers, you can...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
Ablation of PVCs Originating Within the His Vicinity
04/30/2013
Ali Farooq Iqtidar, MD; Antonio Navarrete, MD, FACC, FHRS, CCDS
The authors report a case of incessant monomorphic premature ventricular contractions of an unusual location ablated near the His bundle.
The authors report a case of incessant monomorphic premature ventricular contractions of an unusual location ablated near the His bundle.
The authors report a case of...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
The Convergent Procedure for AF: Experience at Allegheny General Hospital
04/30/2013
William Belden, MD; Robert Moraca, MD
While no consensus currently exists in the EP community as to the best ablation approach for persistent AF, we believe that substrate ablation in addition to standard PVI is important for maintenance of sinus rhythm in this population.
While no consensus currently exists in the EP community as to the best ablation approach for persistent AF, we believe that substrate ablation in addition to standard PVI is important for maintenance of sinus rhythm in this population.
While no consensus currently...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
SICP Section
Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP) Update
04/30/2013

Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals

Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Pr...
The Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals is presenting 2-day Signature RCIS & RCES Review Courses at HCA Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX, and a RCIS Review Course at HCA Largo Medical Center in Largo, FL.
The Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals is presenting 2-day Signature RCIS & RCES Review Courses at HCA Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX, and a RCIS Review Course at HCA Largo Medical Center in Largo, FL.
The Society of Invasive...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
The Ballooning Use of Cryo
04/30/2013
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Based on data from cryoballoon ablation trials, one can conclude the cryoballoon is safe and effective and may be comparable to RF for catheter ablation of AF.
Based on data from cryoballoon ablation trials, one can conclude the cryoballoon is safe and effective and may be comparable to RF for catheter ablation of AF.
Based on data from cryoballoon...
04/30/2013
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Heartfelt Cardiac Projects: Update With Holly Morrell
04/29/2013
Jodie Elrod
EPLD talks with Holly Morrell, founder and executive director of Heartfelt Cardiac Projects, a nonprofit organization that offers comprehensive cardiac screenings to prevent sudden cardiac death.
EPLD talks with Holly Morrell, founder and executive director of Heartfelt Cardiac Projects, a nonprofit organization that offers comprehensive cardiac screenings to prevent sudden cardiac death.
EPLD talks with Holly Morrell,...
04/29/2013
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