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Volume 9 - Issue 6 - June 2009

05/28/2009
Linda C. Moulton, RN, MS, MSN
Advances in the field of cardiac electrophysiology have uncovered multiple mechanisms that may be responsible for the presence of sinus tachycardia. These various forms were only hinted at 20 years ago. This article is a review of what we...
Advances in the field of cardiac electrophysiology have uncovered multiple mechanisms that may be responsible for the presence of sinus tachycardia. These various forms were only hinted at 20 years ago. This article is a review of what we...
Advances in the field of cardiac...
05/28/2009
EP Lab Digest
05/28/2009
Jodie Elrod
The first edition of Practical Electrophysiology was published in 2005, and the updated second edition was just released in May 2009. In this interview, Dr. Todd Cohen talks about what is included in the second edition of this highly...
The first edition of Practical Electrophysiology was published in 2005, and the updated second edition was just released in May 2009. In this interview, Dr. Todd Cohen talks about what is included in the second edition of this highly...
The first edition of Practical...
05/28/2009
EP Lab Digest
05/28/2009
Willis Hassell, RN, RCIS, BS; Paul Johnston, RN, MRCP
What is the size of your EP lab facility and number of staff members? What is the mix of credentials at your lab? At THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano, we work in four EP suites and one OR/ENDO suite for lead extractions. Our staff includes an...
What is the size of your EP lab facility and number of staff members? What is the mix of credentials at your lab? At THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano, we work in four EP suites and one OR/ENDO suite for lead extractions. Our staff includes an...
What is the size of your EP lab...
05/28/2009
EP Lab Digest
05/28/2009
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EP Lab Digest
05/28/2009
There are two new questions this month — take a look and let us know if you can help answer them. You can respond by emailing us at eplabdigest@hotmail.com or also by visiting us at www.eplabdigest.com. Remember, when responding to the...
There are two new questions this month — take a look and let us know if you can help answer them. You can respond by emailing us at eplabdigest@hotmail.com or also by visiting us at www.eplabdigest.com. Remember, when responding to the...
There are two new questions this...
05/28/2009
EP Lab Digest
05/28/2009
Jodie Elrod
Michael L. Arnold, RN, RCIS is the Clinical Nurse Leader for the EP lab at Tucson Medical Center. Read more about him here. Why did you choose to work in the field of cardiac electrophysiology (EP)? What interested you about this field? EP...
Michael L. Arnold, RN, RCIS is the Clinical Nurse Leader for the EP lab at Tucson Medical Center. Read more about him here. Why did you choose to work in the field of cardiac electrophysiology (EP)? What interested you about this field? EP...
Michael L. Arnold, RN, RCIS is...
05/28/2009
EP Lab Digest
05/28/2009
The Heart Rhythm Society's 30th Annual Scientific Sessions took place May 13-16, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. Enclosed below is a compilation of highlights from the meeting. Routine EKG Screenings May Save Athletes’ Lives: New Study...
The Heart Rhythm Society's 30th Annual Scientific Sessions took place May 13-16, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. Enclosed below is a compilation of highlights from the meeting. Routine EKG Screenings May Save Athletes’ Lives: New Study...
The Heart Rhythm Society's 30th...
05/28/2009
EP Lab Digest
EP 101
05/28/2009
Brian Olshansky, MD, FHRS; Uzodinma Raphael Dim, MD; Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, MA, FACC, FHRS
In this new installment of EP Lab Digest’s EP 101 series, the authors present three brief case overviews, then ask readers to test their knowledge in EP by answering questions about each case. Case #1: A 74-year-old female with a history...
In this new installment of EP Lab Digest’s EP 101 series, the authors present three brief case overviews, then ask readers to test their knowledge in EP by answering questions about each case. Case #1: A 74-year-old female with a history...
In this new installment of EP...
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EP Lab Digest
05/28/2009
Jodie Elrod
The Efficacy of Microvolt T-Wave Alternans Testing and Other Noninvasive Risk Stratification Methods for Identifying Patients at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death Michael J. Mirro, MD, Medical Director of the Parkview Health System Clinical...
The Efficacy of Microvolt T-Wave Alternans Testing and Other Noninvasive Risk Stratification Methods for Identifying Patients at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death Michael J. Mirro, MD, Medical Director of the Parkview Health System Clinical...
The Efficacy of Microvolt T-Wave...
05/28/2009
EP Lab Digest
05/28/2009
Jodie Elrod
Dr. Whang is located at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. In this interview, he describes the results of the Nurses’ Health Study. Tell us about the Nurses’ Health Study. When and why was it started? How many patients does it...
Dr. Whang is located at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. In this interview, he describes the results of the Nurses’ Health Study. Tell us about the Nurses’ Health Study. When and why was it started? How many patients does it...
Dr. Whang is located at Columbia...
05/28/2009
EP Lab Digest