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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Electrophysiologists are lucky. There are not enough of them in the market to allow the insurance companies to foist their typical tactics of participation or else upon them. In addition, with ever-increasing numbers of patients with heart rhythm abn…
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…
