Mapping/Ablation

Letter from the Editor

11/30/2014

There is clearly a need for a nonpharmacological alternative to prevent stroke in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), and it is logical to assume that removal or occlusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA) would be a valid...

There is clearly a need for a...

11/30/2014

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Aggressive Global Focus and Action Needed to Combat Cardiovascular Disease

11/30/2014

William A. Zoghbi , MD;

In order to positively affect health care, prevent cardiovascular disease, and improve overall health, we must work collectively from an individual level, reaching patients and the population around us, as well as on a global level, with...

In order to positively affect...

11/30/2014

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Patient Perspectives: Long-Distance Running and Mountain Biking in Permanent Atrial Fibrillation

11/30/2014

Michael McCullough ;

Being in persistent atrial fibrillation (afib) is sort of like being a pickup truck with a four-speed manual transmission, but you can only use second and third gear. I’m a 55-year-old distance runner and mountain biker in permanent atrial...

Being in persistent atrial...

11/30/2014

EP Lab Digest

Inside the EP Lab

Second Generation Cryoballoon Led to Efficient Scheduling, Staff Utilization, and EP Lab Occupancy: An Economic Consideration for AF

11/30/2014

Hae W. Lim , PhD;

Hanscy Seide , MD;

In this article, we examine the potential efficiencies that may be possible with the cryoballoon system through short and predictable time usage to help maximize staff and EP lab utilization. It is important to note that this study only...

In this article, we examine the...

11/30/2014

EP Lab Digest

Case Report

Utility of an Implantable Loop Recorder in a Patient with a History of Syncope and Neurologic Disorder of Unknown Etiology

11/30/2014

Shicong Ye , MD;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Jessica A. Chung ;

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

This case highlights the potential applications of a novel, miniaturized, subcutaneous injectable loop recorder for the diagnosis and treatment of syncope of unknown etiology, potentially helping with a previously undiagnosed neurological...

This case highlights the...

11/30/2014

EP Lab Digest

Letter from the Editor

PACE-MI…?

11/04/2014

Bradley P. Knight , MD, FACC, FHRS;

The OBTAIN study is a prime example of the limitations of registries in medicine and raises concerns about publicly funded trials.

The OBTAIN study is a prime...

11/04/2014

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Case Study: Cardiac Rhythm Management Purchasing

11/04/2014

John D. Carroll , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Cardiac Rhythm Device Management (CRDM or CRM) products are a big part of the economic and clinical operation of cath and EP labs. CRM products include permanent pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac...

Cardiac Rhythm Device Management...

11/04/2014

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Electrophysiology: An Evolution of Services

11/04/2014

Amy J. Newell , RT(R);

Over the past decade, and perhaps even a few years prior to that, the industry has seen a significant evolution in the field of electrophysiology. This evolution involves new technologies in permanent pacemaker, implantable...

Over the past decade, and...

11/04/2014

EP Lab Digest

Case Report

Unrecognized Thrombotic Complication of Riata™ Externalized Cables

11/04/2014

Gregory F. Michaud , MD;

Laurence M. Epstein , MD;

Melanie Maytin , MD, MSc, FHRS;

Jason S. Chinitz , MD;

This case report illustrates potential complications that can be observed with advisory Riata™ leads and their extraction.

This case report illustrates...

11/04/2014

EP Lab Digest

Feature Interview

Atrial Fibrillation Support Group at Holy Spirit/A Geisinger Affiliate

11/04/2014

Jodie Elrod ;

In this feature interview we speak with Atrial Fibrillation Program Coordinator Stacey Solomon, RN-BC about the Atrial Fibrillation Support Group at Holy Spirit/A Geisinger Affiliate in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

In this feature interview we...

11/04/2014

EP Lab Digest

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