Volume 22 - Issue 8 - August 2014
08/06/2014
Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, Chief, Cardiology, Long Beach VA Medical Center, Long Beach, California
Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, Chief, Cardiolo...
This fascinating case by Dr. Jon George brings to mind some of the biggest controversies in interventional cardiology.
This fascinating case by Dr. Jon George brings to mind some of the biggest controversies in interventional cardiology.
This fascinating case by Dr. Jon...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Staffing
08/06/2014
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This month: hot topics re: staffing and med administration
This month: hot topics re: staffing and med administration
This month: hot topics re:...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
08/06/2014
Neal N. Sawlani, MD, Adhir R. Shroff, MD, MPH, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, Chicago, Illinois
Neal N. Sawlani, MD, Adhir R. Shroff,...
The following case is the second in a series of transradial-focused reports, directed by section editor Dr. Samir Pancholy. This case series is supported by an educational grant from Medtronic.
The following case is the second in a series of transradial-focused reports, directed by section editor Dr. Samir Pancholy. This case series is supported by an educational grant from Medtronic.
The following case is the second...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
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PICSO is designed to increase myocardial perfusion in conjunction with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and thereby reduce infarct size and improve cardiac function. To date, nearly 160 patients have been treated, and the most...
PICSO is designed to increase myocardial perfusion in conjunction with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and thereby reduce infarct size and improve cardiac function. To date, nearly 160 patients have been treated, and the most...
PICSO is designed to increase...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
08/06/2014
The trial was the first of its kind to study the treatment of carotid artery stenosis by placing a stent via direct access to the common carotid artery in the neck in an entirely new minimally invasive procedure.
The trial was the first of its kind to study the treatment of carotid artery stenosis by placing a stent via direct access to the common carotid artery in the neck in an entirely new minimally invasive procedure.
The trial was the first of its...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
08/06/2014
Older registered nurses are working longer than in the past, one reason that the nation’s supply of RNs has grown substantially in recent years, according to a new study.
Older registered nurses are working longer than in the past, one reason that the nation’s supply of RNs has grown substantially in recent years, according to a new study.
Older registered nurses are...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
08/06/2014
Boston Scientific Corporation has received FDA approval for the Rebel Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System, the company’s latest generation bare-metal stent for the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). The company announced CE Mark...
Boston Scientific Corporation has received FDA approval for the Rebel Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System, the company’s latest generation bare-metal stent for the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). The company announced CE Mark...
Boston Scientific Corporation...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
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Boston Scientific Corporation has initiated full commercial launch of the new Polaris Imaging System.
Boston Scientific Corporation has initiated full commercial launch of the new Polaris Imaging System.
Boston Scientific Corporation...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
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In mice with diet-induced diabetes — the equivalent of type 2 diabetes in humans — a single injection of the protein FGF1 is enough to restore blood sugar levels to a healthy range for more than two days.
In mice with diet-induced diabetes — the equivalent of type 2 diabetes in humans — a single injection of the protein FGF1 is enough to restore blood sugar levels to a healthy range for more than two days.
In mice with diet-induced...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Department
Cath Lab Spotlight
08/06/2014
Sara Downing, RN, BSN, CCRN, Diane Bogstie, RN, BSN, Jeff Mercer, RCIS, Mary Smith, RN, BSN, Seattle, Washington
Sara Downing, RN, BSN, CCRN, Diane Bo...
The Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute includes three state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs, one of which is specialized for peripheral endovascular intervention and 3-dimensional (3D) vessel reconstruction imaging. We also utilize...
The Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute includes three state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs, one of which is specialized for peripheral endovascular intervention and 3-dimensional (3D) vessel reconstruction imaging. We also utilize...
The Swedish Heart and Vascular...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
