Volume 9 - Issue 11 - November 2009
Department
EP Groups
11/06/2009
Do you have an EP-related topic that you would like to see addressed by the discussion group? Topics under discussion this month include admitting patients after atrial fibrillation ablation, and universal protocol.
Do you have an EP-related topic that you would like to see addressed by the discussion group? Topics under discussion this month include admitting patients after atrial fibrillation ablation, and universal protocol.
Do you have an EP-related topic...
11/06/2009
EP Lab Digest
Column
Letter from the Editor
11/06/2009
Patients with atrial fibrillation can be at high risk of stroke. Warfarin therapy reduces that risk by about 70%. However, the limitations of anticoagulation therapy using warfarin are well known.
Patients with atrial fibrillation can be at high risk of stroke. Warfarin therapy reduces that risk by about 70%. However, the limitations of anticoagulation therapy using warfarin are well known.
Patients with atrial...
11/06/2009
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
11/06/2009
Dawn Sabin, RN, from the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, provides us with more information about the Vanderbilt Heart ICD Support Group.
Dawn Sabin, RN, from the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, provides us with more information about the Vanderbilt Heart ICD Support Group.
Dawn Sabin, RN, from the...
11/06/2009
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
11/06/2009
Dr. Mauricio Arruda is leading the new Atrial Fibrillation Center at the University Hospitals (UH) Harrington-McLaughlin Heart & Vascular Institute in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Mauricio Arruda is leading the new Atrial Fibrillation Center at the University Hospitals (UH) Harrington-McLaughlin Heart & Vascular Institute in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Mauricio Arruda is leading...
11/06/2009
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
11/06/2009
In this feature, Dr. Luciano Bernardi discusses his recent research on the effect of music on cardiovascular rhythms.
In this feature, Dr. Luciano Bernardi discusses his recent research on the effect of music on cardiovascular rhythms.
In this feature, Dr. Luciano...
11/06/2009
EP Lab Digest
Interactive Features
Quiz
11/06/2009
Which of the following is demonstrated in the recordings shown, and what is the most appropriate next step?
Which of the following is demonstrated in the recordings shown, and what is the most appropriate next step?
Which of the following is...
11/06/2009
EP Lab Digest
Feature
Case Study
11/06/2009
In this brief case report, authors from the Florida Hospital Zephyrhills describe an unexpected finding during one of their EP cases.
In this brief case report, authors from the Florida Hospital Zephyrhills describe an unexpected finding during one of their EP cases.
In this brief case report,...
11/06/2009
EP Lab Digest
Review
11/06/2009
A recent ICD implant case used the new SJ4 connector system representing the next standard in ICD lead technology. This article will discuss the history of the DF-4 technology as well as describe aspects of how this technology will alter the...
A recent ICD implant case used the new SJ4 connector system representing the next standard in ICD lead technology. This article will discuss the history of the DF-4 technology as well as describe aspects of how this technology will alter the...
A recent ICD implant case used...
11/06/2009
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
11/06/2009
This article provides a sneak peek of Heart Rhythm 2010, taking place May 12-15, 2010.
This article provides a sneak peek of Heart Rhythm 2010, taking place May 12-15, 2010.
This article provides a sneak...
11/06/2009
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
11/06/2009
When you teach someone to perform a task and that person is then able to teach someone else the same task, you have accomplished your goal. There is always something new to learn, and we commend those who make it all possible.
When you teach someone to perform a task and that person is then able to teach someone else the same task, you have accomplished your goal. There is always something new to learn, and we commend those who make it all possible.
When you teach someone to...
11/06/2009
EP Lab Digest