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Volume 14 - Issue 7 - July 2014

Review
07/07/2014
Sanjeev Francis, MD; Mary P. Orencole, RN, MS, ANP, ANP-BC; Carly Crocker, BS
With improved survival from cancer, many patients will face increased risks of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-associated cardiovascular disease. Cardio-oncology is the discipline which focuses on the intersection of cancer and cardiovascular...
With improved survival from cancer, many patients will face increased risks of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-associated cardiovascular disease. Cardio-oncology is the discipline which focuses on the intersection of cancer and cardiovascular...
With improved survival from...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
07/07/2014
Luann Hallahan, RN, BSN, BC
Efficient turnaround time (TAT) needs be at the forefront of every EP program and re-evaluated on a continuum.
Efficient turnaround time (TAT) needs be at the forefront of every EP program and re-evaluated on a continuum.
Efficient turnaround time (TAT)...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
07/07/2014
Clyde Godwin, RRT, RCIS
West Florida Hospital has a four-room integrated invasive cardiology suite comprised of two EP labs and two cath labs. There are 18 staff members.
West Florida Hospital has a four-room integrated invasive cardiology suite comprised of two EP labs and two cath labs. There are 18 staff members.
West Florida Hospital has a...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
07/07/2014
Senthil Thambidorai, MD, FHRS
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands was the first community-based hospital to perform a subcutaneous ICD system implant.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands was the first community-based hospital to perform a subcutaneous ICD system implant.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
07/07/2014
Daniel S. Goldman, MD, FACC, FHRS; Linda C. Moulton, RN, MS, MSN
Recently, a new “non-invasive” device for skin closure was approved for low-tension surgical wounds.
Recently, a new “non-invasive” device for skin closure was approved for low-tension surgical wounds.
Recently, a new “non-invasive”...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
07/07/2014
Jodie Elrod
In this interview, we speak with Deb Halligan, RN, BSN, CCDS, Clinical Leader of the Pacemaker/ICD Clinic at North Shore Medical Center in Salem, Massachusetts.
In this interview, we speak with Deb Halligan, RN, BSN, CCDS, Clinical Leader of the Pacemaker/ICD Clinic at North Shore Medical Center in Salem, Massachusetts.
In this interview, we speak with...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
07/07/2014
Nicole Habel, MD
VisibleEP is interactive learning software that was created to help students avoid ‘being overwhelmed’ by bringing a virtual EP laboratory to your personal computer. One can study and practice EP on their terms, away from the frantic pace of...
VisibleEP is interactive learning software that was created to help students avoid ‘being overwhelmed’ by bringing a virtual EP laboratory to your personal computer. One can study and practice EP on their terms, away from the frantic pace of...
VisibleEP is interactive...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
07/07/2014
Arun Kanmanthareddy, MD; Misty Jaeger, RN, BSN; Donita Atkins, BSN, RN
Kansas City Heart Rhythm Symposium (KCHRS) is a regional conference that focuses on bringing the latest advancements in the world of electrophysiology to the greater midwestern United States. This year’s meeting was held August 16th and 17th...
Kansas City Heart Rhythm Symposium (KCHRS) is a regional conference that focuses on bringing the latest advancements in the world of electrophysiology to the greater midwestern United States. This year’s meeting was held August 16th and 17th...
Kansas City Heart Rhythm...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Review
07/07/2014
Linda C. Moulton, RN, MS, MSN
The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and Heart Rhythm Society have released new guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The following is a review of the highlights and major changes...
The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and Heart Rhythm Society have released new guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The following is a review of the highlights and major changes...
The American Heart Association,...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
07/07/2014
Adel Mina, MD, FACC, FHRS; Nicholas Warnecke, PA-C
In this paper we highlight that every case must be individualized when it comes to stroke risk reduction prior to pursuing direct current cardioversion and/or ablation. Five case studies will demonstrate certain instances in which simply...
In this paper we highlight that every case must be individualized when it comes to stroke risk reduction prior to pursuing direct current cardioversion and/or ablation. Five case studies will demonstrate certain instances in which simply...
In this paper we highlight that...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest