Volume 13 - Issue 8 - August 2013
Column
Letter from the Editor
07/24/2013
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Editor-in-Chief
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...
Several high-impact heart rhythm papers have been published recently that made an impact primarily because of the long length of follow-up of the patients enrolled in the study.
Several high-impact heart rhythm papers have been published recently that made an impact primarily because of the long length of follow-up of the patients enrolled in the study.
Several high-impact heart rhythm...
07/24/2013
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
07/24/2013
Interview performed by Philip Beckley, PhD, Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Specialist, Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
Interview performed by Philip Beckley...
In this interview, the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care speaks with Benjamin A. Steinberg, MD, about their upcoming White Paper entitled “Evaluation and Management of the Atrial Fibrillation Patient: A Report from the Society of...
In this interview, the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care speaks with Benjamin A. Steinberg, MD, about their upcoming White Paper entitled “Evaluation and Management of the Atrial Fibrillation Patient: A Report from the Society of...
In this interview, the Society...
07/24/2013
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Department
SICP Section
07/24/2013
Included are updates from the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals.
Included are updates from the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals.
Included are updates from the...
07/24/2013
EP Lab Digest
Feature
Case Study
07/24/2013
Craig J. McCotter, MD, FACC, FHRS; Carolyn M. Lennon; Megan Hanschke; and Michael Clark, RN,
St. Francis Health System Greenville, South Carolina
Craig J. McCotter, MD, FACC, FHRS; Ca...
With atrial fibrillation being such a recurrent diagnosis, complications arising from ablation could prove to be harmful to the patient if the physician is not aware of the risks of left atrial diverticula.
With atrial fibrillation being such a recurrent diagnosis, complications arising from ablation could prove to be harmful to the patient if the physician is not aware of the risks of left atrial diverticula.
With atrial fibrillation being...
07/24/2013
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
07/24/2013
Raymond Kawasaki, MD, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, Illinois
Raymond Kawasaki, MD, Advocate Good S...
This article features information about the partnership between Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and the Illinois/Indiana chapter of Healing the Children, a non-profit, all volunteer organization.
This article features information about the partnership between Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and the Illinois/Indiana chapter of Healing the Children, a non-profit, all volunteer organization.
This article features...
07/24/2013
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Case Study
07/24/2013
Antony F. Chu, MD, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
Antony F. Chu, MD, Rhode Island Hospi...
In this case study, the diagnosis of atrial flutter is important as the arrhythmia was not previously diagnosed.
In this case study, the diagnosis of atrial flutter is important as the arrhythmia was not previously diagnosed.
In this case study, the...
07/24/2013
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
07/24/2013
L. Bing Liem, DO, Steven S. Lee, MD and Zachary Q. Umlauf, MS, El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, California
L. Bing Liem, DO, Steven S. Lee, MD a...
The authors believe the utility of this delivery system offers a practical solution to a challenging situation. Suitable delivery sheath(s) and small-caliber ICD lead(s) are key in the success of utilizing this technique.
The authors believe the utility of this delivery system offers a practical solution to a challenging situation. Suitable delivery sheath(s) and small-caliber ICD lead(s) are key in the success of utilizing this technique.
The authors believe the utility...
07/24/2013
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Case Study
07/24/2013
Alison Graves-Calhoun, PhD1; Judith Mackall, MD2; Paul Kohanski, RN, MSN2
1Medtronic, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio; 2Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio
Alison Graves-Calhoun, PhD1; Judith M...
A failure to sense large amplitude atrial signals is described in the following patient presentation.
A failure to sense large amplitude atrial signals is described in the following patient presentation.
A failure to sense large...
07/24/2013
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
07/24/2013
Robert P. Styperek, MD, FACC, FHRS, Harbin Clinic Heart Center, Rome, Georgia
Robert P. Styperek, MD, FACC, FHRS, H...
This case is an excellent example of balancing early risks post-CABG while the patient’s condition is stabilized in order to make appropriate long-term decisions on implantable cardiac defibrillator therapy.
This case is an excellent example of balancing early risks post-CABG while the patient’s condition is stabilized in order to make appropriate long-term decisions on implantable cardiac defibrillator therapy.
This case is an excellent...
07/24/2013
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
07/24/2013
Matthew Loveitt, RN, Electrophysiology Lab Supervisor, and Scott Kaufman, DO,
Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso, Indiana
Matthew Loveitt, RN, Electrophysiolog...
Dr. Kaufman, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Porter Regional Hospital, shares his observations as well as a brief case about the PaSo Module upgrade to the Carto 3 system.
Dr. Kaufman, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Porter Regional Hospital, shares his observations as well as a brief case about the PaSo Module upgrade to the Carto 3 system.
Dr. Kaufman, a cardiac...
07/24/2013
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