Volume 14 - Issue 5 - May 2014
Perspectives
04/23/2014
Adam J. Saltzman, MD; Nitesh Sood, MD
Here we discuss transcatheter left atrial appendage exclusion using the LARIAT Suture Delivery Device (SentreHEART, Inc.) in a community hospital setting.
Here we discuss transcatheter left atrial appendage exclusion using the LARIAT Suture Delivery Device (SentreHEART, Inc.) in a community hospital setting.
Here we discuss transcatheter...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
04/23/2014
Mellanie True Hills
Atrial fibrillation treatment has taken a big step forward with the founding of the National Alliance of Integrated Afib Centers (NAIAC).
Atrial fibrillation treatment has taken a big step forward with the founding of the National Alliance of Integrated Afib Centers (NAIAC).
Atrial fibrillation treatment...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
04/23/2014
Matthew Giuca, MD; Todd J. Cohen, MD, FACC, FHRS
The “ANESTHETIC” mnemonic was developed by an anesthesiologist who works closely with the EP section at Winthrop University Hospital. The mnemonic provides a rapid reinforcement tool of the validated key elements in order to optimize...
The “ANESTHETIC” mnemonic was developed by an anesthesiologist who works closely with the EP section at Winthrop University Hospital. The mnemonic provides a rapid reinforcement tool of the validated key elements in order to optimize...
The “ANESTHETIC” mnemonic was...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
04/23/2014
Donita Atkins, BSN, RN; Arun Kanmanthareddy, MD; Misty Jaeger, RN, BSN; Thanmay Lakkireddy
The second edition of the International Symposium on Left Atrial Appendage (ISLAA) was held in Orlando, Florida on March 14-16, 2014. This was the second annual symposium dedicated to the science of the left atrial appendage (LAA).
The second edition of the International Symposium on Left Atrial Appendage (ISLAA) was held in Orlando, Florida on March 14-16, 2014. This was the second annual symposium dedicated to the science of the left atrial appendage (LAA).
The second edition of the...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
04/23/2014
Colin Thomas
In February 2014, ZOLL Medical Corporation, in cooperation with the Emirates Cardiac Society, hosted the first Dubai Cardiac Arrest Symposium to increase awareness of the global burden of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), reinforce the chain of...
In February 2014, ZOLL Medical Corporation, in cooperation with the Emirates Cardiac Society, hosted the first Dubai Cardiac Arrest Symposium to increase awareness of the global burden of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), reinforce the chain of...
In February 2014, ZOLL Medical...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
04/23/2014
Kevin R. Campbell, MD, FACC
Social media has become present in nearly all aspects of our lives today. More healthcare professionals are beginning to slowly explore social media and its potential applications in medicine.
Social media has become present in nearly all aspects of our lives today. More healthcare professionals are beginning to slowly explore social media and its potential applications in medicine.
Social media has become present...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Review
04/23/2014
Christian E. Machado, MD, FACCP, FAHA; Sachin Kumar Amruthlal Jain, MD
Percutaneous transcatheter LAA closure devices will evolve over time and supplement the newer oral anticoagulants in reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Percutaneous transcatheter LAA closure devices will evolve over time and supplement the newer oral anticoagulants in reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Percutaneous transcatheter LAA...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
04/23/2014
Jodie Elrod
In this interview we speak with Dr. Saumya Sharma from Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas, about his tips for successful lead extraction.
In this interview we speak with Dr. Saumya Sharma from Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas, about his tips for successful lead extraction.
In this interview we speak with...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Review
04/23/2014
Susan N. Heck; Marsha L. Knapik, RN, MSN, CCRN
Patients undergoing ablation procedures for AF are at the highest risk for a neurological event. Knowing that EP patients carry a heightened risk, it is important to have a baseline assessment of the patient’s neurological status and a grasp...
Patients undergoing ablation procedures for AF are at the highest risk for a neurological event. Knowing that EP patients carry a heightened risk, it is important to have a baseline assessment of the patient’s neurological status and a grasp...
Patients undergoing ablation...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
04/23/2014
John D. Rogers, MD, FACC
As a clinician specializing in diagnosing, managing and treating heart rhythm disorders, the LINQ monitor is a tool that allows us to monitor patients for heart rhythm abnormalities on a continuous basis.
As a clinician specializing in diagnosing, managing and treating heart rhythm disorders, the LINQ monitor is a tool that allows us to monitor patients for heart rhythm abnormalities on a continuous basis.
As a clinician specializing in...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
04/23/2014
Brian Olshansky, MD, FHRS
The S-ICD represents a novel approach to protect patients against sudden cardiac death from ventricular arrhythmias.
The S-ICD represents a novel approach to protect patients against sudden cardiac death from ventricular arrhythmias.
The S-ICD represents a novel...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
04/23/2014
C. DeLaughter, MD, PhD; K. Heist, MD, PhD; B. Kind, HRSCS
C. DeLaughter, MD, PhD; K. Heist, MD,...
In early 2014, Heart Rhythm Society Consulting Services (HRSCS) invited a select group of cardiac electrophysiology (EP) physicians and EP lab directors to a meeting in the Washington, DC offices of HRS to discuss advanced practices in...
In early 2014, Heart Rhythm Society Consulting Services (HRSCS) invited a select group of cardiac electrophysiology (EP) physicians and EP lab directors to a meeting in the Washington, DC offices of HRS to discuss advanced practices in...
In early 2014, Heart Rhythm...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
04/23/2014
Genevieve Everett Brumberg, MD, FHRS
The key to creating a comprehensive EP program was to build and staff a lab in Johnstown that would provide patients with the same level of care they could expect at any major metropolitan hospital.
The key to creating a comprehensive EP program was to build and staff a lab in Johnstown that would provide patients with the same level of care they could expect at any major metropolitan hospital.
The key to creating a...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
04/23/2014
Jodie Elrod
In this feature interview we learn more about the multicenter CONVERGE Study, nContact’s randomized IDE Study for the treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) through a multidisciplinary closed-chest approach.
In this feature interview we learn more about the multicenter CONVERGE Study, nContact’s randomized IDE Study for the treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) through a multidisciplinary closed-chest approach.
In this feature interview we...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
04/23/2014
Jodie Elrod
In this feature interview we speak with Dr. Vivek Reddy, Director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Mount Sinai Hospital, about his use of the CIRCA S-CATH™ for helping to avoid esophageal injury during atrial fibrillation ablation.
In this feature interview we speak with Dr. Vivek Reddy, Director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Mount Sinai Hospital, about his use of the CIRCA S-CATH™ for helping to avoid esophageal injury during atrial fibrillation ablation.
In this feature interview we...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
04/23/2014
Joshua M. Cooper, MD, FACC, FHRS
Temple University Hospital (TUH), a 564-bed facility in North Philadelphia, is one of the region’s most respected academic medical centers. TUH is the chief clinical training site for Temple University School of Medicine.
Temple University Hospital (TUH), a 564-bed facility in North Philadelphia, is one of the region’s most respected academic medical centers. TUH is the chief clinical training site for Temple University School of Medicine.
Temple University Hospital...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
04/23/2014
Monica Y. Lo, MD, FHRS, FACC
Clinical performance measures arose from the concept of quality in healthcare, a topic that has become increasingly important in the current era of healthcare reform.
Clinical performance measures arose from the concept of quality in healthcare, a topic that has become increasingly important in the current era of healthcare reform.
Clinical performance measures...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Original Research
04/23/2014
James Daubert, MD; Gery Tomassoni, MD; John D. Hummel, MD; John M. Miller, MD; David E. Krummen, MD; Vijay Swarup, MD, FHRS; Sanjiv M. Narayan, MD, PhD, MSc
This brief review discusses some of the historical challenges in detecting AF rotors, then discusses the clinical method and pitfalls of FIRM-guided ablation, and summarizes long-term results.
This brief review discusses some of the historical challenges in detecting AF rotors, then discusses the clinical method and pitfalls of FIRM-guided ablation, and summarizes long-term results.
This brief review discusses some...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
04/23/2014
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Based on the results of the CRYSTAL-AF study, it seems worthwhile to perform long-term monitoring with an ICM in every patient with cryptogenic stroke who is a potential candidate for OAC.
Based on the results of the CRYSTAL-AF study, it seems worthwhile to perform long-term monitoring with an ICM in every patient with cryptogenic stroke who is a potential candidate for OAC.
Based on the results of the...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
