Mapping/Ablation

Original Research

Capnographic Observations Utilized to Facilitate Confirmation of Pulmonary Vein Occlusion During Cryoballoon Ablation in Patients with AF

11/07/2016

Haroon Rashid , MD, FACC;

Aaron Sircy , MS;

Pamela West , MS;

Hae W. Lim , PhD;

In this retrospective examination of observational data, we evaluated the clinical charts and electrophysiology laboratory records of 15 patients with drug-refractory and symptomatic AF treated by cryoballoon catheter ablation at Inova...

In this retrospective...

11/07/2016

EP Lab Digest

Feature Interview

Use of Bridge™ Occlusion Balloon in Lead Extraction: Interview with Dr. Roger Carrillo

11/06/2016

Jodie Elrod ;

In this feature interview, we speak with Roger Carrillo, MD, Chief of Surgical Electrophysiology at University of Miami Hospital, about his experience with Bridge™ Occlusion Balloon (Spectranetics) for lead extraction.

In this feature interview, we...

11/06/2016

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Spotlight Interview: University of Chicago Medicine

11/06/2016

Christopher Buzzard , RT(R);

Roderick Tung , MD, FACC, FHRS;

The Center for Care and Discovery, a 10-story, 1.2 million square foot hospital, opened in 2013. The Heart and Vascular Center (HVC), which just opened last month, is located on the entire fourth floor of this new facility. There are 2 EP...

The Center for Care and...

11/06/2016

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

The Future of Remote Patient Monitoring

11/06/2016

Jonathan P. Piccini Sr., MD, MHS, FHRS;

Remote monitoring has evolved significantly since its inception. Not too long ago, remote monitoring represented a convenient alternative to frequent visits to the arrhythmia clinic. However, now remote monitoring is a class I recommendation...

Remote monitoring has evolved...

11/06/2016

EP Lab Digest

Feature Interview

Early Experience with the WATCHMAN Device at a Community Hospital: Interview with Dr. Rick Henderson

10/04/2016

Jodie Elrod ;

Dr. Rick Henderson of AnMed Health Arrhythmia Specialists in Anderson, South Carolina, was recently the first in the region to offer the WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Boston Scientific) implant. Learn more about his program here.

Dr. Rick Henderson of AnMed...

10/04/2016

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Spotlight Interview: Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center

10/04/2016

Andrea Natale , MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC;

Mitra Mohanty , MD;

Barbara Thomas , RN, FHRS;

We have 4 dedicated EP labs, a shared hybrid OR, and a training facility at St. David’s Medical Center. The EP program started in 1996 and expanded to the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s Medical Center in 2008, with...

We have 4 dedicated EP labs, a...

10/04/2016

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Initial Experience with the Medtronic Micra Transcatheter Pacing System

10/04/2016

Ryan T. Cunnane , MD;

Because the Micra is self-contained, there is no need for a lead to connect the myocardium to a remote pulse generator. This report outlines the first use of this novel technology at our institution.

Because the Micra is...

10/04/2016

EP Lab Digest

Feature Interview

Zero Fluoro AF Ablation Approach: Interview With Dr. Matthew Evans

10/04/2016

Jodie Elrod ;

EPLD speaks with Matthew Evans, MD, an electrophysiologist with Arrhythmia Management Heart Rhythm Specialists, a Baylor Scott & White Health – HealthTexas Affiliate, about performing zero fluoro atrial fibrillation ablations.

EPLD speaks with Matthew Evans,...

10/04/2016

EP Lab Digest

Feature Interview

Experience with the Vado® Steerable Sheath: Interview with Daniel Friedman, MD

09/08/2016

Jodie Elrod ;

In this feature interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Daniel Friedman, an electrophysiologist with Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida.  Tell us about your medical background. How long have you been practicing? Where have...

In this feature interview, EP...

09/08/2016

EP Lab Digest

Letter from the Editor

Snaring Atrial Fibrillation

09/07/2016

Bradley P. Knight , MD, FACC, FHRS;

There has been much progress in the development of nonpharmacological therapeutic options for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) to prevent stroke focused on removal or exclusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA). For example, after many...

There has been much progress in...

09/07/2016

EP Lab Digest

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