Volume 22 - Issue 3 - March 2014
Department
Anomalies
03/05/2014
Kun Xiang, MD, PhD, Ehab A. Eltahawy, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, Division of Cardiovascular Disease, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio
Kun Xiang, MD, PhD, Ehab A. Eltahawy,...
Intercoronary anastomosis should not be confused with collateral arteries, which have distinct angiographic features and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
Intercoronary anastomosis should not be confused with collateral arteries, which have distinct angiographic features and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
Intercoronary anastomosis should...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Column
Stem Cells in the Cath Lab
03/05/2014
Howard T. Walpole, Jr., MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Okyanos Heart Institute, Nashville, Tennessee
Howard T. Walpole, Jr., MD, MBA, Chie...
Data from animal studies and clinical trials in humans suggests that the introduction of stem cells and/or specific genes into the heart can improve outcomes. However, results have been mixed.
Data from animal studies and clinical trials in humans suggests that the introduction of stem cells and/or specific genes into the heart can improve outcomes. However, results have been mixed.
Data from animal studies and...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
03/05/2014
Sheree Schroeder, MSN, RN, RDCS, FASE, Director of Peer Review Services at Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE)
Sheree Schroeder, MSN, RN, RDCS, FASE...
Quality cardiovascular patient care should ensure that the right patient has the right procedure with the right execution resulting in the right outcome, as benchmarked by the NCDR.
Quality cardiovascular patient care should ensure that the right patient has the right procedure with the right execution resulting in the right outcome, as benchmarked by the NCDR.
Quality cardiovascular patient...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
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Email notice of credentialing, job changes, promotions, etc., to us at cathlabdigest@aol.com. This month, Cath Lab Digest would like to congratulate….
Email notice of credentialing,...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Carolyn Winn, RN, BSN, CPN – Clinical Educator, Arlene Porter, MSN, RN-C – Manger Cardiac Cath Labs and Pre/Post Recovery Unit, Dennis Kim, MD, PhD, FACC, FSCAI, Medical Director Cardiac Cath Lab, Atlanta, Georgia
Carolyn Winn, RN, BSN, CPN – Clinical...
Our facility is comprised of three labs: one dedicated electrophysiology (EP) lab and two diagnostic/interventional labs. Construction of our new hybrid lab began in the first quarter of 2014.
Our facility is comprised of three labs: one dedicated electrophysiology (EP) lab and two diagnostic/interventional labs. Construction of our new hybrid lab began in the first quarter of 2014.
Our facility is comprised of...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Raghotham Patlola, MD, FACC, Louis Salvaggio, MD, Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Lafayette, Louisiana
Raghotham Patlola, MD, FACC, Louis Sa...
In light of recent technological developments and surprising pivotal clinical trial results, the future of renal denervation took a surprisingly tenuous turn in early 2014.
In light of recent technological developments and surprising pivotal clinical trial results, the future of renal denervation took a surprisingly tenuous turn in early 2014.
In light of recent technological...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Justin A. Ratcliffe1, MD, Supreeti Behuria2, MD, and Ramesh Gowda1, MD, 1Department of Cardiology, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York, 2Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York
Justin A. Ratcliffe1, MD, Supreeti Be...
Herein, we present a case of a single coronary artery arising from the right coronary cusp and selective engagement of each coronary artery with the use of a single diagnostic catheter via the transradial approach.
Herein, we present a case of a single coronary artery arising from the right coronary cusp and selective engagement of each coronary artery with the use of a single diagnostic catheter via the transradial approach.
Herein, we present a case of a...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Kintur Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Deborah Heart & Lung Center, Browns Mills, New Jersey
Kintur Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Debo...
The science of RDN had made noteworthy progress and yet with Medtronic’s announcement that its SYMPLICITY-3 (S-3) trial did not meet the predefined effectiveness endpoint dampened enthusiasm and, rightfully so, put a pause on the sprint of...
The science of RDN had made noteworthy progress and yet with Medtronic’s announcement that its SYMPLICITY-3 (S-3) trial did not meet the predefined effectiveness endpoint dampened enthusiasm and, rightfully so, put a pause on the sprint of...
The science of RDN had made...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
Adele Serio, MSN, RN, RCIS, Director, Vascular Center of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Adele Serio, MSN, RN, RCIS, Director,...
The Vascular Center of Colorado (VCC) recently engaged in a successful agreement to purchase coronary drug eluting stents (DES) with a market share commitment to a single vendor.
The Vascular Center of Colorado (VCC) recently engaged in a successful agreement to purchase coronary drug eluting stents (DES) with a market share commitment to a single vendor.
The Vascular Center of Colorado...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
03/05/2014
News and educational events from the SICP.
News and educational events from the SICP.
News and educational events from...
03/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
