Volume 15 - Issue 3 - March, 2015
Spotlight Interview
03/03/2015
Laura Grafrath, RN, BSN
Advocate Christ Medical Center has 2 electrophysiology (EP) labs. The first EP lab opened in 1991, and the second opened in 2003. We have a total of 10 staff members on our team.
Advocate Christ Medical Center has 2 electrophysiology (EP) labs. The first EP lab opened in 1991, and the second opened in 2003. We have a total of 10 staff members on our team.
Advocate Christ Medical Center...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Cover Story
03/03/2015
Tara Vandenberg, RT(R), RCIS
As technology advances and volume of specialized treatments using ionizing radiation grows in the cath and EP labs, hospitals must ensure that a robust radiation safety program is in place to protect patients and staff.
As technology advances and volume of specialized treatments using ionizing radiation grows in the cath and EP labs, hospitals must ensure that a robust radiation safety program is in place to protect patients and staff.
As technology advances and...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Cover Story
03/03/2015
Brian Marino, DO; Joonhyuk Kim, MD; Michael Spinelli, MD
Brian Marino, DO, and colleagues present 3 patients with persistent LAA thrombus while taking rivaroxaban for at least 4 weeks.
Brian Marino, DO, and colleagues present 3 patients with persistent LAA thrombus while taking rivaroxaban for at least 4 weeks.
Brian Marino, DO, and colleagues...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
03/13/2015
Jodie Elrod
EPLD speaks with Dr Gilanthony Ungab, Chief Medical Officer of Geneva Healthcare, Inc., about their innovative technology platform for managing data from cardiac devices.
EPLD speaks with Dr Gilanthony Ungab, Chief Medical Officer of Geneva Healthcare, Inc., about their innovative technology platform for managing data from cardiac devices.
EPLD speaks with Dr Gilanthony...
03/13/2015
EP Lab Digest
Innovation
03/03/2015
Andre J. Gauri, MD, FHRS; Sandeep Banga, MD; Darryl Elmouchi, MD; Nagib T. Chalfoun, MD, FHRS; Bohuslav Finta, MD; Musa I. Dahu, MD; Alan Woelfel, MD
Spectrum Health recently began an evaluation of same-day discharge in patients undergoing elective CIED implantation. The primary goal of the study was to evaluate patient safety during the SDD protocol.
Spectrum Health recently began an evaluation of same-day discharge in patients undergoing elective CIED implantation. The primary goal of the study was to evaluate patient safety during the SDD protocol.
Spectrum Health recently began...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
03/03/2015
Jill L. Repoley, MSN, CRNP, CCDS, CEPS, FHRS; Jill Martin, MSN, CRNP
Specialty care clinics have been proposed as a strategy toward enhanced patient management. Coordinating guideline-directed medical therapy and procedures, along with upstream prevention care, will be important as AF incidence grows.
Specialty care clinics have been proposed as a strategy toward enhanced patient management. Coordinating guideline-directed medical therapy and procedures, along with upstream prevention care, will be important as AF incidence grows.
Specialty care clinics have been...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
EP Tips & Techniques
03/03/2015
Daniel J. Kersten, BA; Wilbur J. Asheld, DO; Alexandru Mitrache, PA, RPAC; Todd J. Cohen, MD, FACC, FHRS
Remote manipulation with the Amigo system, the ThermoCool SmartTouch catheter, and Carto 3 System can be helpful in safely manipulating electrophysiology catheters.
Remote manipulation with the Amigo system, the ThermoCool SmartTouch catheter, and Carto 3 System can be helpful in safely manipulating electrophysiology catheters.
Remote manipulation with the...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
03/03/2015
James A. Reiss, MD, MPH, FACC
James A. Reiss, MD, MPH, FACC, presents a recent patient who successfully underwent PVI using Arctic Front.
James A. Reiss, MD, MPH, FACC, presents a recent patient who successfully underwent PVI using Arctic Front.
James A. Reiss, MD, MPH,...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Quiz
03/03/2015
Ulhas M. Pandurangi, MD
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
03/03/2015
Tabitha McKenzie, RN, BSN; Erika Adornetto, RT(R)
In just a few short months, we will be celebrating the official opening of the new Genesis Hospital. Construction of the new Genesis Hospital began with a groundbreaking ceremony in May 2013, and will be complete in May 2015.
In just a few short months, we will be celebrating the official opening of the new Genesis Hospital. Construction of the new Genesis Hospital began with a groundbreaking ceremony in May 2013, and will be complete in May 2015.
In just a few short months, we...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Unusual Arrhythmias
03/03/2015
Karen Taylor, RN, BSN; Michele Baker, RN; Victor Feliz De La Cruz, MD; Hesham Fakhri, MD; Asad Sawar, MD; Vasco Marques, MD; Luis R. Annoni-Suau, MD, FACC; Bonnie McDonald, RN, CEPS, RCES
Glutaric acidemia type II is a rare disorder that can be caused by mutations in any of 3 genes (ETFA, ETFB, ETFDH). The authors discuss the best options for this patient, as genetic components do not always “fit” required criteria.
Glutaric acidemia type II is a rare disorder that can be caused by mutations in any of 3 genes (ETFA, ETFB, ETFDH). The authors discuss the best options for this patient, as genetic components do not always “fit” required criteria.
Glutaric acidemia type II is a...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Inside the EP Lab
03/03/2015
Matthew P. Latacha, MD, FACC, FHRS
Dr Latacha discusses how use of an ICM provides the electrophysiologist with a minimally invasive and convenient method for detecting both symptomatic and asymptomatic recurrence after an AF ablation.
Dr Latacha discusses how use of an ICM provides the electrophysiologist with a minimally invasive and convenient method for detecting both symptomatic and asymptomatic recurrence after an AF ablation.
Dr Latacha discusses how use of...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
03/03/2015
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
it is common practice to perform, or recommend the performance of, electrical cardioversion without anticoagulation, or a TEE, when AF has been present for less than 48 hours. Where does the 48-hour cutoff come from?
it is common practice to perform, or recommend the performance of, electrical cardioversion without anticoagulation, or a TEE, when AF has been present for less than 48 hours. Where does the 48-hour cutoff come from?
it is common practice to...
03/03/2015
EP Lab Digest
