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Use of the STEMI Team for Treatment of Patients With Pulmonary Embolism: A Pilot Study
01/31/2019

Michael R. Kendall, MD,1;  Stuart Swadron, MD2;  Leonardo C. Clavijo, MD, PhD1; Anilkumar K. Mehra, MD1;  Antotreas Hindoyan, MD1;  Ray V. Matthews, MD1;  David M. Shavelle, MD1

Michael R. Kendall, MD,1;  Stuart Swa...
The aim of the Code PE protocol was to: (1) rapidly identify patients with massive and submassive PE; and (2) triage appropriate patients directly to the CCL for endovascular treatment.
The aim of the Code PE protocol was to: (1) rapidly identify patients with massive and submassive PE; and (2) triage appropriate patients directly to the CCL for endovascular treatment.
The aim of the Code PE protocol...
01/31/2019
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The Missed Opportunity of Same-Day Discharge in the United States
11/05/2018
This is a strong point of the study — that it shows the potential safety in discharging elective PCI patients at least 45-50% of the time, because some hospitals are doing it safely, while other hospitals are lagging behind.
This is a strong point of the study — that it shows the potential safety in discharging elective PCI patients at least 45-50% of the time, because some hospitals are doing it safely, while other hospitals are lagging behind.
This is a strong point of the...
11/05/2018
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Accreditation as Program Strategy: Understanding Options for Achieving Excellence
11/04/2018

Amy Newell, Vice President, Corazon, Inc.

Amy Newell, Vice President, Corazon, ...
Given the rapidly evolving healthcare reimbursement landscape, the question is no longer “if” accreditation of clinical programs will be required, but rather, “when.” The sooner this effort is launched, the sooner improvements will be...
Given the rapidly evolving healthcare reimbursement landscape, the question is no longer “if” accreditation of clinical programs will be required, but rather, “when.” The sooner this effort is launched, the sooner improvements will be...
Given the rapidly evolving...
11/04/2018
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Using Integrated Clinical and Financial Analytics to Drive Change
09/03/2018

Matthew Paul Esham, Director, Business Intelligence, LUMEDX 

Susan Heilman, Senior Vice President, Corazon, Inc.

Matthew Paul Esham, Director, Busines...
The amount of data required to manage an invasive cardiology department continues to grow in both scale and complexity. Corazon believes it is no longer sufficient to track volumes while relying on months-old registry reports to measure...
The amount of data required to manage an invasive cardiology department continues to grow in both scale and complexity. Corazon believes it is no longer sufficient to track volumes while relying on months-old registry reports to measure...
The amount of data required to...
09/03/2018
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Advanced Practice Providers Utilize a Pre-Catheterization Screening Tool to Decrease Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
07/09/2018

Jennifer K. McCullough, CRNP, Timothy J. Boyek, MD, FACC, Ralph G. Smith, BSN, RN, CCCC, Sharon M. Delaney, Valerie J. Dziados, CRNP, Joette C. Hughes, CRNP, Lauren D. Waronker, CRNP, Monica R. Pammer, PA, Laura Butera-Belton, CRNP, Katherine McLeod, CRNP, Joanne Seward, CRNP, Jennifer Seneca, CRNP, Christine Guilday, CRNP

Chester County Hospital – Penn Medicine, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Jennifer K. McCullough, CRNP, Timothy...
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) related to the use of contrast agents can lead to an increase in morbidity, mortality, and increased costs. CIN can be a serious consequence post coronary angiography, but can be significantly reduced or...
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) related to the use of contrast agents can lead to an increase in morbidity, mortality, and increased costs. CIN can be a serious consequence post coronary angiography, but can be significantly reduced or...
Contrast-induced nephropathy...
07/09/2018
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Bundles are Here. Where are the Opportunities?
03/01/2018
In this month’s article, we have asked Anne Beekman, MedAxiom Consulting, and Keely Macmillan, Archway Health, to discuss what the new voluntary bundles offer as an opportunity for cath lab programs considering percutaneous coronary...
In this month’s article, we have asked Anne Beekman, MedAxiom Consulting, and Keely Macmillan, Archway Health, to discuss what the new voluntary bundles offer as an opportunity for cath lab programs considering percutaneous coronary...
In this month’s article, we have...
03/01/2018
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Planning for the Next Phase of Interventional Care: The Combined Interventional Platform
12/27/2017

James Burns, Vice President, Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

James Burns, Vice President, Corazon,...
While not necessarily feasible in higher-volume, large facilities, co-locating “like” interventional services into one main area can make sense for community-sized facilities. 
While not necessarily feasible in higher-volume, large facilities, co-locating “like” interventional services into one main area can make sense for community-sized facilities. 
While not necessarily feasible...
12/27/2017
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News
News: IAC Releases Cardiovascular Catheterization Accreditation Program
12/27/2017
The program establishes quality metrics and provides a rigorous evaluation through clinical peer review of the facility’s processes, documentation and imaging critical to quality patient care as it relates to cardiovascular catheterization...
The program establishes quality metrics and provides a rigorous evaluation through clinical peer review of the facility’s processes, documentation and imaging critical to quality patient care as it relates to cardiovascular catheterization...
The program establishes quality...
12/27/2017
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Patient Prep With ClipVac at Silver Cross Hospital
12/04/2017

Cath Lab Digest talks with Brendan Casey, Manager, Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, and Endoscopy, Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, Illinois.

Cath Lab Digest talks with Brendan Ca...
Picture your typical clipper. The ClipVac has a low-profile attachment that is connected via tubing to a vacuum. When activated, ClipVac will efficiently suck up any hair as it is clipped from any area of the body. It is easy to use, and is...
Picture your typical clipper. The ClipVac has a low-profile attachment that is connected via tubing to a vacuum. When activated, ClipVac will efficiently suck up any hair as it is clipped from any area of the body. It is easy to use, and is...
Picture your typical clipper....
12/04/2017
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Workgroups to Drive Sustainable Success: Preparing for the Evolution of Cardiac Bundles
12/03/2017

Shane Recker, Consultant, Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Shane Recker, Consultant, Corazon, In...
Even though the most recent proposed bundled payment initiative has been cancelled, preparing for episodic payment models remains vital. 
Even though the most recent proposed bundled payment initiative has been cancelled, preparing for episodic payment models remains vital. 
Even though the most recent...
12/03/2017
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