Mapping/Ablation

Cover Story

A Unique Pressure Bandage Approach for the Prevention of Device Pocket Hematoma

06/03/2015

Yisachar Jesse Greenberg , MD, FACC, FHRS;

The authors share their experience with post-operative wound care for implanted cardiac devices, and describe applying a pressure dressing with use of a unique skin-sensitive approach.

The authors share their...

06/03/2015

EP Lab Digest

Inside the EP Lab

Inside Scripps Health’s New Heart Hospital

06/03/2015

Steven Higgins , MD, FHRS;

Ten years in the planning, Scripps Health in San Diego recently opened Prebys Cardiovascular Institute in February 2015. It is now the most advanced center dedicated to heart care on the West Coast.

Ten years in the planning,...

06/03/2015

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Left Atrial Thrombus Aspiration Guided by ICE During Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Utilizing Cerebral Protection Devices

05/02/2015

Adel Mina , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Nicholas Warnecke , PA-C;

Joel Kupfer , MD;

Data is scarce for optimal strategies to help prevent thrombus formation. This case demonstrates the importance of utilizing heparin prior to transseptal puncture to avoid sheath thrombus formation.

Data is scarce for optimal...

05/02/2015

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Engagement of ICD Patients: Direct Electronic Messaging of Remote Monitoring Data via a Personal Health Record

05/02/2015

Rob Plant , PharmD, CCRC;

Michael J. Mirro , MD, FACC;

Carly N. Daley , BA, CCRC;

Tina Allmandinger , RN, BSN;

Lisa D. Heral , CCRC, RN, BA;

Tammy Toscos , PhD;

This research presents an innovative way to improve patient care and clinic workflow by enhancing patient engagement using a standardized technology that can be applied to remote monitoring data from devices regardless of vendor.

This research presents an...

05/02/2015

EP Lab Digest

Feature Interview

Techniques in Robotic Catheter Manipulation: Interview with Gregory Feld, MD

05/02/2015

Jodie Elrod ;

EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Gregory Feld about his use of the Amigo Remote Catheter System (Catheter Robotics). Dr. Feld is a Professor of Medicine and the Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Program at UCSD Medical Center.

EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr....

05/02/2015

EP Lab Digest

Inside the EP Lab

Initial Human Experience of a Novel Steerable Sheath for AF Ablation With Circumferential PV Isolation

05/02/2015

Laura Minarsch , CCRP, CVT, RT, RT(R);

Ian Crozier , MD;

Iain Melton , MD;

Matthew Daly , MD;

Catherine Cruickshank ;

The Vado Sheath, a novel coaxial steerable sheath design without pull-wires, improved the authors' ability to target and isolate veins in patients with paroxysmal and persistent AF.

The Vado Sheath, a novel coaxial...

05/02/2015

EP Lab Digest

Feature Interview

Advances in Lead Extraction Techniques: Interview With Roger A. Freedman, MD

05/02/2015

Jodie Elrod ;

EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Roger Freedman from the University of Utah about his advanced lead extraction techniques.

EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr....

05/02/2015

EP Lab Digest

Letter from the Editor

Practical Advice Related to Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation: Beyond the Guidelines

05/02/2015

Bradley P. Knight , MD, FACC, FHRS;

All providers of care to patients with anticoagulation should review the comprehensive “Practical Management of Anticoagulation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation."

All providers of care to...

05/02/2015

EP Lab Digest

Inside the EP Lab

Achieving the New Atrial Fibrillation With EPS Accreditation

03/31/2015

Christine McIntyre , RN, MHA, BSN;

Lynn Mattingly , RN, BSN;

Megan Switzer , APRN, MSN;

Nanette Jackson , RT, MBA, RT(R);

EP Lab Digest speaks with Baptist Health Lexington, the first facility in the United States to receive full Atrial Fibrillation with Electrophysiology Services (EPS) Accreditation status from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.

EP Lab Digest speaks with...

03/31/2015

EP Lab Digest

Feature Interview

10-Minute Interview: Edward Walsh, MD

03/31/2015

Jodie Elrod ;

EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Edward Walsh, Chief of the Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology at Boston Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.

EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr....

03/31/2015

EP Lab Digest

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