Volume 14 - Issue 5 - May 2014
Feature
Perspectives
04/23/2014
Adam J. Saltzman, MD and Nitesh Sood, MD, Structural Heart Disease Program, Southcoast Health, Fall River, Massachusetts
Adam J. Saltzman, MD and Nitesh Sood,...
Here we discuss transcatheter left atrial appendage exclusion using the LARIAT Suture Delivery Device (SentreHEART, Inc.) in a community hospital setting.
Here we discuss transcatheter left atrial appendage exclusion using the LARIAT Suture Delivery Device (SentreHEART, Inc.) in a community hospital setting.
Here we discuss transcatheter...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
04/23/2014
Mellanie True Hills, Speaker and CEO, StopAfib.org, Decatur, Texas
Mellanie True Hills, Speaker and CEO,...
Atrial fibrillation treatment has taken a big step forward with the founding of the National Alliance of Integrated Afib Centers (NAIAC).
Atrial fibrillation treatment has taken a big step forward with the founding of the National Alliance of Integrated Afib Centers (NAIAC).
Atrial fibrillation treatment...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
04/23/2014
Matthew Giuca, MD and Todd J. Cohen, MD, Departments of Medicine and Anesthesiology at Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York
Matthew Giuca, MD and Todd J. Cohen, ...
The “ANESTHETIC” mnemonic was developed by an anesthesiologist who works closely with the EP section at Winthrop University Hospital. The mnemonic provides a rapid reinforcement tool of the validated key elements in order to optimize...
The “ANESTHETIC” mnemonic was developed by an anesthesiologist who works closely with the EP section at Winthrop University Hospital. The mnemonic provides a rapid reinforcement tool of the validated key elements in order to optimize...
The “ANESTHETIC” mnemonic was...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
04/23/2014
Arun Kanmanthareddy, MD, Thanmay Lakkireddy, Misty Jaeger, RN, Donita Atkins, RN
Arun Kanmanthareddy, MD, Thanmay Lakk...
The second edition of the International Symposium on Left Atrial Appendage (ISLAA) was held in Orlando, Florida on March 14-16, 2014. This was the second annual symposium dedicated to the science of the left atrial appendage (LAA).
The second edition of the International Symposium on Left Atrial Appendage (ISLAA) was held in Orlando, Florida on March 14-16, 2014. This was the second annual symposium dedicated to the science of the left atrial appendage (LAA).
The second edition of the...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
04/23/2014
D. Colin Thomas, Senior Manager, International Clinical Development, ZOLL Medical Corporation
D. Colin Thomas, Senior Manager, Inte...
In February 2014, ZOLL Medical Corporation, in cooperation with the Emirates Cardiac Society, hosted the first Dubai Cardiac Arrest Symposium to increase awareness of the global burden of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), reinforce the chain of...
In February 2014, ZOLL Medical Corporation, in cooperation with the Emirates Cardiac Society, hosted the first Dubai Cardiac Arrest Symposium to increase awareness of the global burden of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), reinforce the chain of...
In February 2014, ZOLL Medical...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
04/23/2014
Kevin R. Campbell, MD, FACC, Assistant Professor of Medicine, UNC Department of Medicine, UNC Healthcare
Kevin R. Campbell, MD, FACC, Assistan...
Social media has become present in nearly all aspects of our lives today. More healthcare professionals are beginning to slowly explore social media and its potential applications in medicine.
Social media has become present in nearly all aspects of our lives today. More healthcare professionals are beginning to slowly explore social media and its potential applications in medicine.
Social media has become present...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Review
04/23/2014
Sachin Kumar Amruthlal Jain, MD and Christian Machado, MD, Providence Heart Institute, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, Michigan
Sachin Kumar Amruthlal Jain, MD and C...
Percutaneous transcatheter LAA closure devices will evolve over time and supplement the newer oral anticoagulants in reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Percutaneous transcatheter LAA closure devices will evolve over time and supplement the newer oral anticoagulants in reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Percutaneous transcatheter LAA...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Review
04/23/2014
Susan N. Heck, Senior Vice President and, Marsha Knapik, Director, Corazon, Inc.
Susan N. Heck, Senior Vice President ...
Patients undergoing ablation procedures for AF are at the highest risk for a neurological event. Knowing that EP patients carry a heightened risk, it is important to have a baseline assessment of the patient’s neurological status and a grasp...
Patients undergoing ablation procedures for AF are at the highest risk for a neurological event. Knowing that EP patients carry a heightened risk, it is important to have a baseline assessment of the patient’s neurological status and a grasp...
Patients undergoing ablation...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
04/23/2014
John D. Rogers, MD, FACC, Director, Cardiac Pacing and Tachyarrhythmia Device Therapy, Scripps Clinic
John D. Rogers, MD, FACC, Director, C...
As a clinician specializing in diagnosing, managing and treating heart rhythm disorders, the LINQ monitor is a tool that allows us to monitor patients for heart rhythm abnormalities on a continuous basis.
As a clinician specializing in diagnosing, managing and treating heart rhythm disorders, the LINQ monitor is a tool that allows us to monitor patients for heart rhythm abnormalities on a continuous basis.
As a clinician specializing in...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
Column
Feature Interview
04/23/2014
In this interview we speak with Dr. Saumya Sharma from Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas, about his tips for successful lead extraction.
In this interview we speak with Dr. Saumya Sharma from Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas, about his tips for successful lead extraction.
In this interview we speak with...
04/23/2014
EP Lab Digest
