Volume 21 - Issue 3 - March 2013
03/01/2013
We are currently constructing a hybrid lab in collaboration with the OR, which will be used as our peripheral vascular procedure room and to perform specialty procedures such as laser lead extractions, TAVR procedures or any other high risk...
We are currently constructing a hybrid lab in collaboration with the OR, which will be used as our peripheral vascular procedure room and to perform specialty procedures such as laser lead extractions, TAVR procedures or any other high risk...
We are currently constructing a...
03/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
03/01/2013
I look at these devices as being somewhat complementary. I think they are both exciting.
I look at these devices as being somewhat complementary. I think they are both exciting.
I look at these devices as being...
03/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
New Devices
03/01/2013
Compared with various other coronary imaging modalities, the greatest advantage of OCT is its high resolution, approximately 10 times higher than that of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).
Compared with various other coronary imaging modalities, the greatest advantage of OCT is its high resolution, approximately 10 times higher than that of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).
Compared with various other...
03/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
03/01/2013
With thirty-one years of practical experience in arterial access (38 years total in the lab), I have learned that developing the skills of proper access and being a diagnostician can be as important as the interventional cardiac...
With thirty-one years of practical experience in arterial access (38 years total in the lab), I have learned that developing the skills of proper access and being a diagnostician can be as important as the interventional cardiac...
With thirty-one years of...
03/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
03/01/2013
It has been over four years since Terumo began marketing transradial access. What has changed during that time?
It has been over four years since Terumo began marketing transradial access. What has changed during that time?
It has been over four years...
03/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
03/01/2013
The patient presented for revascularization of the RCA, felt to have most angiographic progression since 2009.
The patient presented for revascularization of the RCA, felt to have most angiographic progression since 2009.
The patient presented for...
03/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
New Devices
03/01/2013
In the most basic sense, the engineer is challenged with matching human to machine, user to tool, and ultimately device to patient.
In the most basic sense, the engineer is challenged with matching human to machine, user to tool, and ultimately device to patient.
In the most basic sense, the...
03/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
03/01/2013
We present herein a case of refractory cardiogenic shock despite intra-aortic balloon support requiring a step-up to percutaneous left ventricular assist device for additional hemodynamic support with objectively quantified incremental...
We present herein a case of refractory cardiogenic shock despite intra-aortic balloon support requiring a step-up to percutaneous left ventricular assist device for additional hemodynamic support with objectively quantified incremental...
We present herein a case of...
03/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
Review
03/01/2013
Implementing a proactive peer review program for your cardiovascular program is one of the key elements to ensure quality outcomes.
Implementing a proactive peer review program for your cardiovascular program is one of the key elements to ensure quality outcomes.
Implementing a proactive peer...
03/01/2013
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Department
Anomalies
03/01/2013
Congenital coronary fistula is an uncommon coronary artery anomaly. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), in the presence of a coronary artery fistula, may make the procedure more complex.
Congenital coronary fistula is an uncommon coronary artery anomaly. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), in the presence of a coronary artery fistula, may make the procedure more complex.
Congenital coronary fistula is...
03/01/2013
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