December 2018

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Volume 18 Issue 12

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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Medical Mission to the Dominican Republic: Interview with Dr. Reza Karimianpour
In this interview, we learn more about Dr. Reza Karimianpour’s ongoing commitment to humanitarian work outside the United States.
Save the Date: About the Interpro AFib Forum
The Interpro AFib Forum is scheduled to take place January 26-27, 2019 at the Boston Seaport Hotel. EP Lab Digest speaks with Andrea M. Russo, MD, FHRS, Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) President-Elect and Chair of the Interpro AFib Forum, and Anne Marie S…
Cardio-Oncology: From an Electrophysiology Perspective
Cardio-oncology is a rapidly growing field that focuses on the surveillance, prevention, early diagnosis, and management of the cardiotoxicities associated with anti-cancer therapies. This article will provide an overview of some of the key electroph…
Hospitals Could Learn From a Few Enlightened Traffic Control Aides
These are the traffic aides who realize that they are there for a reason beyond pointing to the traffic signals and yelling at the drivers. They are there to help … and they are the ones who seem to like their job. It would be great if we could have…
Cardiac Screenings in a Faith-Based Setting: Interview with Nishaki Mehta, MD
Faith-Based Initiatives for Health (FBI4health) conducts cardiac screenings for patients in a church setting. Created and led by Dr. Nishaki Mehta, a team of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and student volunteers work together to raise health awaren…
Keys to a Successful Career in EP
Dr. Aparna Jaswal presents 10 tips for other female electrophysiologists on how to build a successful career in the field of electrophysiology.
Utilizing a Fluoroless Approach: Interview with Dr. Mansour Razminia
In this feature interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Mansour Razminia about his experience utilizing the Advisor™ HD Grid and EnSite Precision™ (Abbott) at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin, Illinois.
Spotlight Interview: Columbia University Medical Center
EP Lab Digest talks with Dr. Elaine Y. Wan about this EP program in New York.
Disaster Preparedness in Medicine: Tips for Hospitals
In this interview, we speak with Mary Massey, Hospital Preparedness Program Coordinator at the California Hospital Association, about the importance of disaster preparedness and response for hospitals.
The Journey to Achieve Zero
The staff at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute diligently aim to achieve a zero percent infection rate in patients. This article shares their team’s journey towards that goal in the search for zero.