June 2007

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Volume 7 Issue 6

Editorial Staff

Clinical Editor
Bradley Knight, MD
Executive Editor
Laurie Gustafson
Managing Editor
Jodie Elrod
Production Manager
Alexa Flinn

Editorial Correspondence

Jodie Elrod, Managing Editor, EP Lab Digest
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Spotlight Interview: Coliseum Medical Center
What is the size of your EP lab facility and number of staff members? What is the mix of credentials at your lab? Also, when was the EP lab started at your institution? We are a new EP lab facility, having opened in October 2006. At the present tim…
EP 101: Bradyarrhythmias
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Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab
While monitoring during cases, we notice that the compensatory and non-compensatory pauses create different pressure levels. Why is this? RCIS Review Course Participant
The EnRhythm MRI Trial: Evaluating the Use of Pacemakers in MRI
MRI examinations are contraindicated due to pacemaker ferromagnetic components and electromagnetic interference (EMI), which could result in oversensing or heating in pacemaker leads due to the electromagnetic radiofrequency (RF) field. In addition,…
Heart Rhythm 2007: Coverage
ICD Reliability Shows Significant Improvement: Study Tests Devices from Three Manufacturers for Longevity, Performance Implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) manufactured in recent years are more reliable, last longer and rarely fail due to…
Building a Successful Ablation Program: Interview with Adam E. Berman, MD
How did you get into the field of cardiac electrophysiology (EP)? I always enjoyed reading electrocardiograms as a medical student. Then, while a resident at Georgetown University Medical Center, I had the opportunity to work with Drs. Al Solomon a…
Cardiac Imaging Technology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Nine-year-old Miriam Rouse has had quite a remarkable medical journey in her short life. She was born with DiGeorge Syndrome, or Velocardiofacial Syndrome, which is a rare immunodeficiency disorder characterized by various congenital abnormalities th…
Email Discussion Group: June 2007
New Questions: Catheter Placement Competency Check-Offs I would like a job description, and/or competency check-off list for placement of EP catheters during diagnostic studies by allied health professionals. Does any facility out there have a po…
Editorial Opinion: Finally, an Atrial Fibrillation Consensus Statement! Excerpts from the HRS/EHRA/ECAS Expert Consensus Sta
The expert consensus can be downloaded from the Heart Rhythm Society s Web site (www.hrsonline.org); it is available in the complete comprehensive version or a shortened and succinct Executive Summary. The comprehensive version extensively reviews al…
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Coalition: Interview with Diane Canova, Co-Chair of the SCA Coalition
How did the SCA Coalition come about? How did you become involved as Co-Chair?