Volume 3 - Issue 5 - May 2003
Feature
Case Report
05/03/2008
Scott L. Beau, MD
Using a steerable Luma-Cath catheter and an anatomical electrogram-guided approach, coronary sinus access and lead placement can be obtained quickly and safely.
Using a steerable Luma-Cath catheter and an anatomical electrogram-guided approach, coronary sinus access and lead placement can be obtained quickly and safely.
Using a steerable Luma-Cath...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
05/03/2008
Rehan Mahmud, MD
Reported here are the initial results from the clinical trial of the Irvine Biomedical's radiofrequency ablation system.
Reported here are the initial results from the clinical trial of the Irvine Biomedical's radiofrequency ablation system.
Reported here are the initial...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
05/03/2008
Larry A. Chinitz, MD
The NYU approach to AF management goes far beyond techniques in the EP lab. Using various resources and processes, AF management is accomplished using the basic laboratory, clinical lab, and extensive patient follow-up.
The NYU approach to AF management goes far beyond techniques in the EP lab. Using various resources and processes, AF management is accomplished using the basic laboratory, clinical lab, and extensive patient follow-up.
The NYU approach to AF...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
05/03/2008
Nitish Badhwar, MD
This is a case report of a patient with focal atrial tachycardia arising from the coronary sinus.
This is a case report of a patient with focal atrial tachycardia arising from the coronary sinus.
This is a case report of a...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
05/03/2008
Mathew Williams, MD
Provided is a description of a radiofrequency system used for surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, as well as an overview of one center's clinical experience.
Provided is a description of a radiofrequency system used for surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, as well as an overview of one center's clinical experience.
Provided is a description of a...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Case Report
05/03/2008
Hugh G. Calkins, MD; Lars Lickfett, MD
The internally cooled ablation catheter has several benefits in this setting. It reduces coagulum formation, especially important on the left side, and makes similar size lesions as standard RF catheters at low power settings.
The internally cooled ablation catheter has several benefits in this setting. It reduces coagulum formation, especially important on the left side, and makes similar size lesions as standard RF catheters at low power settings.
The internally cooled ablation...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
05/03/2008
Alborz Hassankhani, MD, PhD; Gregory K. Feld, MD
This case report demonstrates the successful ablation of type 1 atrial flutter in a highly symptomatic patient using a new large-tip ablation catheter (10 mm) and high-power (100 watt) RF generator.
This case report demonstrates the successful ablation of type 1 atrial flutter in a highly symptomatic patient using a new large-tip ablation catheter (10 mm) and high-power (100 watt) RF generator.
This case report demonstrates...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
05/03/2008
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Hospitals frequently use TV advertising as part of their marketing strategy to build awareness of their services, increase referrals, announce new facilities or services, attract staff, and enhance their image.
Hospitals frequently use TV advertising as part of their marketing strategy to build awareness of their services, increase referrals, announce new facilities or services, attract staff, and enhance their image.
Hospitals frequently use TV...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Editorial
05/03/2008
Jodie Miller
Every May, EP professionals congregate for the NASPE meeting. This year, the meeting is being held May 14-17 in Washington, DC.
Every May, EP professionals congregate for the NASPE meeting. This year, the meeting is being held May 14-17 in Washington, DC.
Every May, EP professionals...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
Column
Spotlight Interview
05/03/2008
Gregory K. Feld, MD
We perform approximately 600 procedures/year at UCSD Medical Center Hillcrest, and anticipate that we will perform an additional 200 procedures/year at Thornton Hospital, after the initial lab opening.
We perform approximately 600 procedures/year at UCSD Medical Center Hillcrest, and anticipate that we will perform an additional 200 procedures/year at Thornton Hospital, after the initial lab opening.
We perform approximately 600...
05/03/2008
EP Lab Digest
