Volume 14 - Issue 7 - July 2014
Feature
Feature Story
07/07/2014
Kansas City Heart Rhythm Symposium (KCHRS) is a regional conference that focuses on bringing the latest advancements in the world of electrophysiology to the greater midwestern United States. This year’s meeting was held August 16th and 17th...
Kansas City Heart Rhythm Symposium (KCHRS) is a regional conference that focuses on bringing the latest advancements in the world of electrophysiology to the greater midwestern United States. This year’s meeting was held August 16th and 17th...
Kansas City Heart Rhythm...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Review
07/07/2014
The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and Heart Rhythm Society have released new guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The following is a review of the highlights and major changes...
The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and Heart Rhythm Society have released new guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The following is a review of the highlights and major changes...
The American Heart Association,...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
07/07/2014
In this paper we highlight that every case must be individualized when it comes to stroke risk reduction prior to pursuing direct current cardioversion and/or ablation. Five case studies will demonstrate certain instances in which simply...
In this paper we highlight that every case must be individualized when it comes to stroke risk reduction prior to pursuing direct current cardioversion and/or ablation. Five case studies will demonstrate certain instances in which simply...
In this paper we highlight that...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
07/07/2014
Kadlec Regional Medical Center has opened the first-ever electrophysiology (EP) laboratory in the Tri-Cities area of Washington state, bringing a vital specialty to a population approaching 300,000.
Kadlec Regional Medical Center has opened the first-ever electrophysiology (EP) laboratory in the Tri-Cities area of Washington state, bringing a vital specialty to a population approaching 300,000.
Kadlec Regional Medical Center...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Review
07/07/2014
With improved survival from cancer, many patients will face increased risks of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-associated cardiovascular disease. Cardio-oncology is the discipline which focuses on the intersection of cancer and cardiovascular...
With improved survival from cancer, many patients will face increased risks of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-associated cardiovascular disease. Cardio-oncology is the discipline which focuses on the intersection of cancer and cardiovascular...
With improved survival from...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
07/07/2014
Efficient turnaround time (TAT) needs be at the forefront of every EP program and re-evaluated on a continuum.
Efficient turnaround time (TAT) needs be at the forefront of every EP program and re-evaluated on a continuum.
Efficient turnaround time (TAT)...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
07/07/2014
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands was the first community-based hospital to perform a subcutaneous ICD system implant.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands was the first community-based hospital to perform a subcutaneous ICD system implant.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
07/07/2014
Recently, a new “non-invasive” device for skin closure was approved for low-tension surgical wounds.
Recently, a new “non-invasive” device for skin closure was approved for low-tension surgical wounds.
Recently, a new “non-invasive”...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Column
Letter from the Editor
07/07/2014
Despite the power and appeal of the data obtained from a permanently implanted lead in the LA that is able to continuously measure intracardiac pressure in patients with HF, there may be some data that we just can’t have.
Despite the power and appeal of the data obtained from a permanently implanted lead in the LA that is able to continuously measure intracardiac pressure in patients with HF, there may be some data that we just can’t have.
Despite the power and appeal of...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
07/07/2014
West Florida Hospital has a four-room integrated invasive cardiology suite comprised of two EP labs and two cath labs. There are 18 staff members.
West Florida Hospital has a four-room integrated invasive cardiology suite comprised of two EP labs and two cath labs. There are 18 staff members.
West Florida Hospital has a...
07/07/2014
EP Lab Digest
