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Jason Wilson, RCIS

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06/19/2008
We did a bypass study of the RCA. It was bypassed by a RIMA. The cathing physician said it could also be bypassed by an artery from the stomach. What did he mean? The physician was referring to the gastroepiploic artery. The gastroepiploic...
We did a bypass study of the RCA. It was bypassed by a RIMA. The cathing physician said it could also be bypassed by an artery from the stomach. What did he mean? The physician was referring to the gastroepiploic artery. The gastroepiploic...
We did a bypass study of the...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
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Ask the Clinical InstructorA Q&A column for those new to the cath lab
06/19/2008
There are a number of different ways to pull sheaths and it would be helpful for you to learn the techniques of each. The end result will be the same; the idea is to be as proficient as possible with each of the techniques. I like the...
There are a number of different ways to pull sheaths and it would be helpful for you to learn the techniques of each. The end result will be the same; the idea is to be as proficient as possible with each of the techniques. I like the...
There are a number of different...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Ask the Instructor: A Q&A Column for Those New to the Cath Lab
06/19/2008
My instructor tells me to keep my x-ray exposure as low as possible. What can I do to minimize my exposure? We use the acronymn ALARA: As Low As Reasonably Achievable. To do this you must stay as far away as possible while still being able...
My instructor tells me to keep my x-ray exposure as low as possible. What can I do to minimize my exposure? We use the acronymn ALARA: As Low As Reasonably Achievable. To do this you must stay as far away as possible while still being able...
My instructor tells me to keep...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
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Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab
06/19/2008
I want to start studying for my registry. Can you suggest any resources I could use to study? Sure. I went a couple of routes. First, I used Wes Todd’s review books. They were a great help and I would recommend them to anyone who is taking...
I want to start studying for my registry. Can you suggest any resources I could use to study? Sure. I went a couple of routes. First, I used Wes Todd’s review books. They were a great help and I would recommend them to anyone who is taking...
I want to start studying for my...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
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06/19/2008
I am probably just new to the lab and probably just need to get used to it, but I have been having backaches and headaches that I think are from wearing the lead for a long time. Any advice in the meantime until I get used to it? It's not...
I am probably just new to the lab and probably just need to get used to it, but I have been having backaches and headaches that I think are from wearing the lead for a long time. Any advice in the meantime until I get used to it? It's not...
I am probably just new to the...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab
06/19/2008
GFR is glomerular filtration rate. This should be very important to you and the staff taking care of the patient. GFR is better than creatinine and BUN for measuring kidney disease. Creatinines can be at high levels, but it can still be...
GFR is glomerular filtration rate. This should be very important to you and the staff taking care of the patient. GFR is better than creatinine and BUN for measuring kidney disease. Creatinines can be at high levels, but it can still be...
GFR is glomerular filtration...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
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Ask the Instructor: A Q&A Column for Those New to the Cath Lab
06/19/2008
My instructor tells me to keep my x-ray exposure as low as possible. What can I do to minimize my exposure? We use the acronymn ALARA: As Low As Reasonably Achievable. To do this you must stay as far away as possible while still being able...
My instructor tells me to keep my x-ray exposure as low as possible. What can I do to minimize my exposure? We use the acronymn ALARA: As Low As Reasonably Achievable. To do this you must stay as far away as possible while still being able...
My instructor tells me to keep...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab
06/19/2008
What can you tell me about Xanthelasma? Xanthelasma is a condition in which the patient has yellowish, raised spots around their eyes. This can be the result of uncontrolled hyperlipidemia, but does not necessarily have to be related to it....
What can you tell me about Xanthelasma? Xanthelasma is a condition in which the patient has yellowish, raised spots around their eyes. This can be the result of uncontrolled hyperlipidemia, but does not necessarily have to be related to it....
What can you tell me about...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Ask the Clinical Instructor
06/19/2008
Upon review of a patient’s chart, I read that the patient had metabolic syndrome. What is this? Metabolic syndrome is a grouping of metabolic factors that predispose people to coronary artery disease and stroke. These factors include central...
Upon review of a patient’s chart, I read that the patient had metabolic syndrome. What is this? Metabolic syndrome is a grouping of metabolic factors that predispose people to coronary artery disease and stroke. These factors include central...
Upon review of a patient’s...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab
06/19/2008
GFR is glomerular filtration rate. This should be very important to you and the staff taking care of the patient. GFR is better than creatinine and BUN for measuring kidney disease. Creatinines can be at high levels, but it can still be...
GFR is glomerular filtration rate. This should be very important to you and the staff taking care of the patient. GFR is better than creatinine and BUN for measuring kidney disease. Creatinines can be at high levels, but it can still be...
GFR is glomerular filtration...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest

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