Volume 24 - Issue 2 - February 2016
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
01/31/2016
Successful service lines are always working to develop people, processes, and technology to support the delivery of quality, cost-effective care. How does your program measure up?
Successful service lines are always working to develop people, processes, and technology to support the delivery of quality, cost-effective care. How does your program measure up?
Successful service lines are...
01/31/2016
Cath Lab Digest
01/31/2016
Since we completed the ACE accreditation process, 24 additional (as of September 1, 2015) CHI catheterization laboratories have initiated the accreditation process or have announced their intent to do so.
Since we completed the ACE accreditation process, 24 additional (as of September 1, 2015) CHI catheterization laboratories have initiated the accreditation process or have announced their intent to do so.
Since we completed the ACE...
01/31/2016
Cath Lab Digest
01/31/2016
To overcome the issue of large catheters in small arteries, a sheathless guide (Eaucath by Asahi Intecc) or the 6/7 Glidesheath Slender sheath (Terumo) can be used.
To overcome the issue of large catheters in small arteries, a sheathless guide (Eaucath by Asahi Intecc) or the 6/7 Glidesheath Slender sheath (Terumo) can be used.
To overcome the issue of large...
01/31/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Department
Anomalies
01/31/2016
Herein, we presented a case where all three of the primary coronary arteries arose to form a single ostium that originated from the right coronary sinus of Valsalva. This abnormality has an incidence of less than .017%.
Herein, we presented a case where all three of the primary coronary arteries arose to form a single ostium that originated from the right coronary sinus of Valsalva. This abnormality has an incidence of less than .017%.
Herein, we presented a case...
01/31/2016
Cath Lab Digest
CLI Perspectives
01/31/2016
The scope and breadth of endovascular therapies for the treatment of PV disease has exploded over the past decade and mandates, I believe, a dedicated year of specialized training to have adequate case volumes and range of experience to deal...
The scope and breadth of endovascular therapies for the treatment of PV disease has exploded over the past decade and mandates, I believe, a dedicated year of specialized training to have adequate case volumes and range of experience to deal...
The scope and breadth of...
01/31/2016
Cath Lab Digest
CRF-SKIRBALL Interventional Innovation Corner
01/31/2016
Bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS) are emerging as an alternative approach to metallic DES due to their ability to mechanically support coronary arteries in the early phase post intervention, followed by complete absorption of the scaffold over...
Bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS) are emerging as an alternative approach to metallic DES due to their ability to mechanically support coronary arteries in the early phase post intervention, followed by complete absorption of the scaffold over...
Bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS)...
01/31/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
01/31/2016
One trend we have seen in our procedures includes the change from femoral access with no closure device to radial access with the use of compression devices. This has made it more comfortable and safer for the patient, and can expedite a...
One trend we have seen in our procedures includes the change from femoral access with no closure device to radial access with the use of compression devices. This has made it more comfortable and safer for the patient, and can expedite a...
One trend we have seen in our...
01/31/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
01/31/2016
One trend we have seen in our procedures includes the change from femoral access with no closure device to radial access with the use of compression devices. This has made it more comfortable and safer for the patient, and can expedite a...
One trend we have seen in our procedures includes the change from femoral access with no closure device to radial access with the use of compression devices. This has made it more comfortable and safer for the patient, and can expedite a...
One trend we have seen in our...
01/31/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
Transradial Series
01/31/2016
A multitude of procedures could be accomplished using upper extremity venous access, including pulmonary artery catheterization, endomyocardial biopsy, and combined access for structural intervention from an upper extremity.
A multitude of procedures could be accomplished using upper extremity venous access, including pulmonary artery catheterization, endomyocardial biopsy, and combined access for structural intervention from an upper extremity.
A multitude of procedures could...
01/31/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Column
Clinical Editor's Corner
01/31/2016
What is the rationale for continuing the NPO order
What is the rationale for continuing the NPO order
What is the rationale for...
01/31/2016
Cath Lab Digest
