Volume 16 - Issue 12 - December 2016
Cover Story
12/09/2016
James Reiss, MD, MPH, FACC, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Chair of Cardiology, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
Vancouver, Washington
James Reiss, MD, MPH, FACC, Clinical ...
I admit it. For years, I got it all wrong. When I look back over the last 13 years since I left cardiology fellowship, I realize that my training to implant pacing devices was — at best — basic and foundationally flawed. Patient safety was...
I admit it. For years, I got it all wrong. When I look back over the last 13 years since I left cardiology fellowship, I realize that my training to implant pacing devices was — at best — basic and foundationally flawed. Patient safety was...
I admit it. For years, I got it...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest
Cover Story
12/09/2016
Diane Kitz-Torpey, CCRN, MSN, EP Clinical Safety Specialist, MaryEllen Murphy, RN, MSN, EP Nurse Manager, and Nicholas Skipitaris, MD, Director of Electrophysiology
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York
Diane Kitz-Torpey, CCRN, MSN, EP Clin...
The electrophysiology laboratory at Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell Health has experienced significant growth over the last two years. A physical move in April of this year divided our clinical services between multiple floors of the hospital,...
The electrophysiology laboratory at Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell Health has experienced significant growth over the last two years. A physical move in April of this year divided our clinical services between multiple floors of the hospital,...
The electrophysiology laboratory...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest
News
News
01/19/2017
Reacting to a critical shortage of electrophysiology (EP) lab technicians and nurses who treat heart arrhythmias, SpringBoard Healthcare in collaboration with Duke Heart Center has launched an online education program to prepare EP workers...
Reacting to a critical shortage of electrophysiology (EP) lab technicians and nurses who treat heart arrhythmias, SpringBoard Healthcare in collaboration with Duke Heart Center has launched an online education program to prepare EP workers...
Reacting to a critical shortage...
01/19/2017
EP Lab Digest
News
12/10/2016
The American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2016 took place on November 12-16 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Included is a compilation of clinical news highlights from the meeting.
The American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2016 took place on November 12-16 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Included is a compilation of clinical news highlights from the meeting.
The American Heart Association...
12/10/2016
EP Lab Digest
Column
Letter from the Editor
12/10/2016
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Editor-in-Chief
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...
When taking care of a patient with an implantable defibrillator (ICD), it is important to program the device optimally to minimize the likelihood of an inappropriate shock without reducing the ability of the device to accurately detect and...
When taking care of a patient with an implantable defibrillator (ICD), it is important to program the device optimally to minimize the likelihood of an inappropriate shock without reducing the ability of the device to accurately detect and...
When taking care of a patient...
12/10/2016
EP Lab Digest
EP Tips & Techniques
12/10/2016
James Kneller, MD, PhD, FHRS, CCDS
Regional Health System,
Yakima, Washington
James Kneller, MD, PhD, FHRS, CCDS
R...
Permanent His bundle pacing (PHBP) promises to transform pacemaker therapy, permitting high ventricular pacing burden with little concern for PICM relative to RV apical pacing.
Permanent His bundle pacing (PHBP) promises to transform pacemaker therapy, permitting high ventricular pacing burden with little concern for PICM relative to RV apical pacing.
Permanent His bundle pacing...
12/10/2016
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
12/09/2016
Stacy Shelto-Smith, RT(R), RCIS, MS, Amanda Fernandez, RN, and Adam Chodosh, MD
Concord, New Hampshire
Stacy Shelto-Smith, RT(R), RCIS, MS, ...
Nestled on a hillside in the Capital Region of New Hampshire is Concord Hospital. Established in 1953 as a community not-for-profit hospital, Concord Hospital has grown to be a 295-bed licensed facility.
Nestled on a hillside in the Capital Region of New Hampshire is Concord Hospital. Established in 1953 as a community not-for-profit hospital, Concord Hospital has grown to be a 295-bed licensed facility.
Nestled on a hillside in the...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest
Feature
Review
12/09/2016
Kathy Glatter, MD, FACC, FHRS
Woodland Clinic
Woodland, California
Kathy Glatter, MD, FACC, FHRS
Woodlan...
This review article will examine the usefulness of the implantable loop recorder (ILR) in the evaluation of syncope. Additionally, we will go over the implantation procedure and data derived from the ILR. Finally, we will cover novel uses and...
This review article will examine the usefulness of the implantable loop recorder (ILR) in the evaluation of syncope. Additionally, we will go over the implantation procedure and data derived from the ILR. Finally, we will cover novel uses and...
This review article will examine...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest
Clinical Images
12/09/2016
Mathias Lange, MD; Helmut Bültel, MD; Heinrich Weglage, MD; Patrick Löffeld, MD; Thomas Wichter, MD,
Department of Cardiology, Heart Center Osnabrück - Bad Rothenfelde, Niels-Stensen-Kliniken, Marienhospital Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany
Mathias Lange, MD; Helmut Bültel, MD;...
This image series illustrates a “no touch” technique that was used to ensure successful implantation of an Amplatzer Amulet LAA occlusion device without the use of an embolization protection system.
This image series illustrates a “no touch” technique that was used to ensure successful implantation of an Amplatzer Amulet LAA occlusion device without the use of an embolization protection system.
This image series illustrates a...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
12/09/2016
With numerous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) available to the clinician, selecting the appropriate device for a given patient requires specific and individualized consideration.
With numerous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) available to the clinician, selecting the appropriate device for a given patient requires specific and individualized consideration.
With numerous implantable...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
12/09/2016
Kristen Pope, BSN, RN and Cheri McConnell, RTR, RCES, RCIS
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, North Carolina
Kristen Pope, BSN, RN and Cheri McCon...
In the United States, there are roughly 2.7 million Americans living with atrial fibrillation (AF).1 Treatment for AF includes medical treatment, cardioversion, heart ablation, and/or any combination of treatments. The most important goal in...
In the United States, there are roughly 2.7 million Americans living with atrial fibrillation (AF).1 Treatment for AF includes medical treatment, cardioversion, heart ablation, and/or any combination of treatments. The most important goal in...
In the United States, there are...
12/09/2016
EP Lab Digest
