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Cath Lab Management
02/28/2019

Sreekumar Madassery, MD, Assistant Professor of Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Sreekumar Madassery, MD, Assistant Pr...
The Rush University Medical Center Experience: A 360° View of the Vascade Performance Guarantee
The Rush University Medical Center Experience: A 360° View of the Vascade Performance Guarantee
The Rush University Medical...
02/28/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Education
02/01/2019

Conference highlights by Darren Powell, RCIS, Program Director, Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Spokane Community College, Spokane, Washington, with Dan Scharbach, CCPT, MBA, Healthcare Consultant.

Conference highlights by Darren Powel...
This past November, 60 cardiovascular leaders convened from cath labs across the Pacific Northwest for the 29th annual Northwest Cath Lab Management Association (NWCMA) Conference in Portland, Oregon.
This past November, 60 cardiovascular leaders convened from cath labs across the Pacific Northwest for the 29th annual Northwest Cath Lab Management Association (NWCMA) Conference in Portland, Oregon.
This past November, 60...
02/01/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
01/31/2019

Amy Newell, Vice President, Kim Klima, Informatics Analyst, Corazon, Inc.

Amy Newell, Vice President, Kim Klima...
Gaining momentum as a differentiator, formal accreditation of either the service line or specific procedural components within cardiovascular, such as cardiac intervention, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular procedures, etc., can position...
Gaining momentum as a differentiator, formal accreditation of either the service line or specific procedural components within cardiovascular, such as cardiac intervention, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular procedures, etc., can position...
Gaining momentum as a...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
01/31/2019

Michael R. Kendall, MD,1;  Stuart Swadron, MD2;  Leonardo C. Clavijo, MD, PhD1; Anilkumar K. Mehra, MD1;  Antotreas Hindoyan, MD1;  Ray V. Matthews, MD1;  David M. Shavelle, MD1

Michael R. Kendall, MD,1;  Stuart Swa...
The aim of the Code PE protocol was to: (1) rapidly identify patients with massive and submassive PE; and (2) triage appropriate patients directly to the CCL for endovascular treatment.
The aim of the Code PE protocol was to: (1) rapidly identify patients with massive and submassive PE; and (2) triage appropriate patients directly to the CCL for endovascular treatment.
The aim of the Code PE protocol...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
11/05/2018
This is a strong point of the study — that it shows the potential safety in discharging elective PCI patients at least 45-50% of the time, because some hospitals are doing it safely, while other hospitals are lagging behind.
This is a strong point of the study — that it shows the potential safety in discharging elective PCI patients at least 45-50% of the time, because some hospitals are doing it safely, while other hospitals are lagging behind.
This is a strong point of the...
11/05/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
11/04/2018

Amy Newell, Vice President, Corazon, Inc.

Amy Newell, Vice President, Corazon, ...
Given the rapidly evolving healthcare reimbursement landscape, the question is no longer “if” accreditation of clinical programs will be required, but rather, “when.” The sooner this effort is launched, the sooner improvements will be...
Given the rapidly evolving healthcare reimbursement landscape, the question is no longer “if” accreditation of clinical programs will be required, but rather, “when.” The sooner this effort is launched, the sooner improvements will be...
Given the rapidly evolving...
11/04/2018
Cath Lab Digest
10/07/2018

Abdulrahman Abu Aqil, MS, Richard J. Merschen, EdS, RT(R)(CV), RCIS, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Jefferson School of Health Professions, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Abdulrahman Abu Aqil, MS, Richard J. ...
As radial artery access becomes more common in coronary angiography, US guidance has benefits that may result in higher cannulation success rates, fewer total attempts, and decreased procedural time.
As radial artery access becomes more common in coronary angiography, US guidance has benefits that may result in higher cannulation success rates, fewer total attempts, and decreased procedural time.
As radial artery access becomes...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
CLI Perspectives
10/07/2018

J.A. Mustapha, MD, Founder and Director, AMPutation Prevention Symposium, Founding Board Member, CLI Global Society; Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Amputation Prevention Centers, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

J.A. Mustapha, MD, Founder and Direct...
It was exciting to see complex CLI cases performed by some of the best CLI operators in the world, who were able to show us extreme, unique approaches to treat complex disease from the groin to the toes. 
It was exciting to see complex CLI cases performed by some of the best CLI operators in the world, who were able to show us extreme, unique approaches to treat complex disease from the groin to the toes. 
It was exciting to see complex...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
10/07/2018

Marshall W. Ritchey, MS, MBA, RCIS, CPFT, CET

Marshall W. Ritchey, MS, MBA, RCIS, C...
Most staff know what to do. Our job, as management, is to lead, delegate and provide the tools to get the job done. 
Most staff know what to do. Our job, as management, is to lead, delegate and provide the tools to get the job done. 
Most staff know what to do. Our...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
10/07/2018

Kristin Truesdell, Director, Business Consulting and Informatics, Corazon, Inc.

Kristin Truesdell, Director, Business...
The following summary provides a high-level look at the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2019 changes in terms of financial and quality standards.
The following summary provides a high-level look at the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2019 changes in terms of financial and quality standards.
The following summary provides a...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest

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