November/December 2001
Volume 1, Number 2
FEATURES
Anatomically Correct Permanent Pacemaker Casing
The electronics of current implantable devices are outstanding and truly life-saving devices. However, the problem of size and configuration of these implantable devices has only been partially addressed, specifically on the issue of size reduction.
'GPS' for the Heart
On May 1st, 2001, Medtronic announced the commercial release of its LOCALISA intracardiac navigation system at the 22nd annual North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE) meeting.
Spotlight Interview: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Walter Reed Army Medical Center is the flagship hospital of the Army. It is a tertiary care facility providing inpatient and outpatient care to active duty military, their dependents, retired military and their dependent spouses, members of Congress, foreign officials and dignitaries, and civilian emergencies when necessary.
Digital Imaging for the EP Lab
With the development and introduction of newer devices for pacing, internal cardioversion, mapping, ablating, and real-time anatomic visualization, the important task of evaluating and selecting an x-ray imaging system sometimes takes a back seat.
Amiodarone: The "New" EP Drug
Learning Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) can be a daunting task despite the new 'kinder, gentler' teaching approach. Just when you thought you had it figured out, the protocols have changed again.
Electrophysiologic Fundamentals in the EP Study
As a RN in an EP lab, I have become familiar with certain terms that you will encounter on a daily basis. Anyone wanting to transfer to the EP lab should know these basics.
Catheter Ablation of Bundle Branch Re-entrant Tachycardia
Bundle branch re-entrant tachycardia is rarely seen in the electrophysiology lab. Patients who are susceptible to this arrhythmia will generally present with a baseline incomplete left or right bundle branch block (LBBB or RBBB) on electrocardiogram
DEPARTMENTS
Letter from the Editor
Perspectives Special Section
View the differing perspectives from an EP physician and EP nurse as they discuss this case of synchronization.
Industry News and Products
