| Ablation- Cryotherapy |
| Cryoablation Highly Effective and Safer Than Radiofrequency Ablation in Treatment of Non-Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmias
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| Review of methods and results. Cryocath. Slides with audio. |
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| Ablation- Cryotherapy |
| Treating AVNRT and Other Perinodal Arrhythmias with Cryotherapy |
| Review of A & P, and Ablation of AV Node Reentry Tachycardia. Heart Rhythm Society. Video. |
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| Ablation- Radiofrequency |
| Mapping & Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia |
| Review of different types of VT, and treatment of Ventricular Tachycardias with Ablation. Heart Rhythm Society. Video. |
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| Ablation- Radiofrequency |
| Radio Frequency Ablation |
| Introduction to ablation principals and procedures. Bard EP. Slides. |
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| Ablation- Radiofrequency |
| Anatomy, Mechanisms & Treatment of Atrial Flutter |
| A series of short video discussions explaining atrial flutter on the whiteboard. A review of the anatomy, the mechanisms and treatment with catheter ablation in a manner that is easy to understand. By Boston Scientific. Video. |
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| Ablation- Radiofrequency |
| Catheter Ablation for Atrial Flutter |
| A review of Atrial Flutter anatomy, electrograms, and ablation technique in depth. Excellent. A HRS Powerpoint presentation with audio. |
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| Ablation- Radiofrequency |
| Ablation Online |
| Four interactive animated courses on Ablation: Ablation Biophysics and Lesions; Modes of Ablation; Ablation Equipment; Clinical Ablation. Heart Rhythm Society. Video |
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| Ablation- Radiofrequency |
| Electrocardiographic Characteristics and Catheter Ablation of Parahissian Accessory Pathways |
| EKG characteristics and ablation technique for these pathways. Circulation. Text. |
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| Adjunctive Studies |
| Tilt Table Test- State of the Art |
| A complete review of syncope and diffrerent protocols for Head Upright Tilt Table Testing. Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal. Text. |
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| Adjunctive Studies |
| Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation |
| A review of Pre and Post Cardioversion treatment and care. British Medical Journal. Text. |
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| Anatomy & Physiology |
| Cardiac EP Anatomy & Physiology |
| Review of A & P essential to understanding EP principals. Bard EP. Slide Show. |
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| Anatomy & Physiology |
| Electrical Anatomy of the Atrial Chambers |
| This brochure describes the detailed anatomy of the atria and its conduction system utilizing prepared human hearts. The heart is shown in its true anatomic position, making it easier to interpret x-rays from the EP lab. Possible re-entrant circuits and catheter placement options are also discussed. Medtronic. PDF file. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation |
| Evidenced Based Approach to Atrial Fibrillation |
| NACCME. Video. Registration.
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| Atrial Fibrillation |
| Improving the Safety of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation |
| Interview conducted on June 21, 2007 with Dr. Vivek Reddy following his talk at the CryoCath Sponsored CME Symposium on May 9, 2007 in Denver CO during Heart Rhythm. Peer Veiw Press. Slides with Audio. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation |
| The Atrial Fibrillation and Congestive Heart Failure (AF-CHF) Trial — Denis Roy |
| From AHA 2007- Description: The goal of the trial was to evaluate rhythm control with rate control among patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Cardiosource. Video; Text. Subscription. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation |
| Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedure Video with Explanations |
| If you missed the video demonstration of an Atrial Fibrillation ablation done at Piedmont Hospital presented by the HRS, here is the HRS link to that recording. It reviews: Ablation lesion formation, the role of ICE to aid the ablation, interpretation of PV electrograms, how to perform and when to consider hybrid ablation, and numerous other points. Excellent for everyone doing left sided cases. Heart Rythm Society. Video.
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| Atrial Fibrillation |
| Separating Atrial Flutter From Atrial Fibrillation With Apparent Electrocardiographic Organization Using Dominant and Narrow F-Wave Spectra |
| OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to separate atrial flutter (AFL) with atypical F waves from fibrillation (AF) with "apparent organization." Electrophysiology Service, Veterans Affairs San Diego, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California. Article. JACC. Text. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation |
| Control of Atrial Fibrillation: An Evolving Perspective on Medication, Catheter Ablation, and Surgery – The Quest for Durable Efficacy, |
| Online slide program covering: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. Pharmacologic treatments. Catheter-based and surgical techniques for ablation. The need for a collaborative interventional approach to treating atrial fibrillation. Cardiosource. Slides. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation |
| Role of Nonpharmacologic Treatments in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation |
| Series of four lectures- When to Consider Nonpharmacologic Treatments; Antiarrhythmic Drug Use Before and After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation; Thromboembolism Prevention Before and After Nonpharmacologic Treatments; The Role of the Primary Care Practitioner in the Referral and Management of Patients Undergoing Nonpharmacologic Therapy. Medscape. Reffregistration. CEU's. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Assessment of Temperature, Proximity, and Course of the Esophagus During Radiofrequency Ablation Within the Left Atrium |
| Left atrioesophageal fistula is a devastating complication of atrial fibrillation ablation. There is no standard approach for avoiding this complication, which is caused by thermal injury during ablation. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the course of the esophagus and the temperature within the esophagus during pulmonary vein antrum isolation (PVAI) and correlate these data with esophagus tissue damage. Circulation. Text. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Advanced Tools Allowing Dynamic Registration as a Guide for Complex Left Atrial Ablations- CEU's |
| Objectives- Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to: Discuss advances in image integration; Describe the clinical utility of new imaging tools to treat complex left atrial ablation.
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Box-lesion set during modified Cox maze significantly improves patient outcomes |
| Placing an additional ablation set during the Cox-maze procedure significantly improves clinical outcomes, according to a new report Text. The Heart.org. Free registration.
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Understanding Pulmonary Vein Recordings: Implications for the Mapping and Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation |
| At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the role of pulmonary veins in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation. 2. Interpret pulmonary vein potentials recorded on a circumferential mapping catheter and understand the methods for distinguishing these from farfield, non-pulmonary vein signals. 3. Recognize the left atrium to pulmonary vein breakthrough points as targets for ablation and identify the endpoints for pulmonary vein electrical isolation. Text with electrograms. EP Lab Digest.
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation |
| Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Reaching the Mainstream |
| A review of multiple approaches to Atrial Fibrillation ablation using numerous diagrams for explanation. A review of studies that look at the results of the different approaches. Text. Medscape Nurses. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation- Management |
| Improving outcomes in AF: How can we do better? CME's |
| AF is associated with a two-fold increase in mortality, a statistic that has not changed in 20 years. Current therapies have limited efficacy and serious risks. Will new treatments help us do better for our patients with AF? Text. Free registration. The Heart.org from Web MD |
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| Coding & Billing |
| Physician Reimbursement Strategies- Physician Documentation for Cardiovascular Procedures |
| Topics: Overview of appropriate documentation. Physician's role in medical documentation success. Medical documentation tips. Understanding coding recommendations. Understanding the impact of severity based DRG's in relation to cardiovascular practices. Archived webcast. Boston Scientific. CEU. |
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| Coding & Billing |
| Coding Electrophysiology Procedures |
| Topics: Documentation to support billing a comprehensive EP study.
Coronary sinus recording and Isuprel infusion. Billing for complex left atrial procedures involving transseptal punctures. Appropriate billing for E&M service on the same day as an EP procedure. Achived webcast. Boston Scientific. 1 CEU. |
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| Devices |
| Cardiac Rhythm Management Articles for Boston Scientific products. |
| Extensive group of articles on: Implant/Explant Procedures, How to..., Trouble Shooting, Miscellaneous, Leads, Electromagnetic Interference, Diagnostics, and the Latitude Patient Management System. PDF Text with images of programmers. |
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| Devices |
| Evolving Strategies in Implantable Device Therapy for the Heart Failure Patient |
| A compilation of seven related lectures. By Medscape Cardiology. Registration. Text. |
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| Devices |
| Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure Patients Implanted with a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device: 1-year Results of the Randomized MASCOT Study |
| From AHA 2007- Description: The goal of the trial was to evaluate overdrive atrial pacing (AOP) in patients with heart failure implanted with a cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device— Luigi Padeletti. For video use link below, for text copy and paste- http://www.cardiosource.com/images/Padeletti.pdf
For presentation slides copy and paste- http://www.cardiosource.com/images/Padeletti.pdf
From Cardiosource, the American College of Cardiology. Cardiosource. Video. |
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| Devices |
| Resynchronization Therapy in Patients with Narrow QRS (RethinQ) |
| From AHA 2007: The goal of the trial was to evaluate cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) among patients with heart failure with narrow QRS complexes who were implanted with an ICD. Video link is below, for text link copy and paste - http://www.cardiosource.com/clinicaltrials/trial.asp?trialID=1627 ; for presentation slides copy and paste- http://www.cardiosource.com/pops/imagePop.asp?imgid=18528 . From Cardiosource, the American College of Cardiology. Video. |
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| Devices |
| Assorted Device Programs |
| Medtronic website with free registration to slideshows and video programs. Categories include- ICD's (Under Whats New); Basic ECG, Electrical Anatomy, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Pacemaker & ICD Encyclopedia, Sudden Cardiac Arrest,and Syncope (in Most Popular Downloads); Core ICD and Core Pace (in General Content). Medtronic. Video. |
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| Devices |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility Guide (EMC / EMI) for Medtronic Pacemakers & ICDs |
| Description of considerations for patients who have a Pacemaker or ICD. Medtronic. PDF. |
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| Devices |
| How the Experts Perform CRT-D Implantations |
| This webcast features two implants of Cardiac Resynchronization Systems conducted at the Cleveland Clinic: The first implant was recorded during the Live Case Session at Heart Rhythm 2007 and offers expert analysis on LV Lead positioning, LV Lead placement techniques, and DFT Testing.
The second implant will provide a new and different patient anatomy from the first procedure, and focuses on troubleshooting techniques specific to the placement of the LV Lead. Heart Rhythm Society. Video. |
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| Devices |
| Pacemaker & ICD Encyclopedia |
| Basic information on Pacemakers and ICD's from 23 different manufacturers. Medtronic. Text. |
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| Devices |
| Sudden Cardiac Arrest Myth Busters |
| Reviews a variety of studies that demonstrate the indications, cost effectiveness, and efficacy of ICD's. Medtronic. Slides. |
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| Devices |
| Understanding Pacemaker Therapy |
| CorePace is a complete educational resource for the understanding of pacemaker therapy. 10 Modules- Arrhythmias and Devices, The Fundamentals of Cardiac Devices, Basic Concepts - Electricity and Pacemakers, Applying Electrical Concepts to Pacemakers, Pacemaker Basics, Single and Dual Chamber Pacemaker Timing, Advanced Pacemaker Operations, Pacemaker Patient Follow-up, Pacemaker Troubleshooting, and Pacemaker Automatic Features. Register into Medtronic site, click on CorPace in Upper Right of page, begin modules. Very complete. Interactive slides. |
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| Devices |
| Pacing Glossary |
| All of the Pacemaker related terms and their definitions. Medtronic, PDF. |
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| Devices |
| Cardiac Pacing and Patient Care |
| Good introduction to pacemakers. Medtronic. PDF. |
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| Devices- Management |
| Guidelines Update for ICD, CRT, Pacing Therapy Reflects Recent Trials, Emphasizes Core Principles- CME's |
| "the new guidelines go beyond device indications and detailed "level-of-evidence" ratings to emphasize the importance of several broadly applicable patient-management issues. For example, they repeatedly specify the need for optimal medical therapy prior to attempts at device therapy and encourage the participation of patients and their families in assessing its risks, their expectations for improved survival and quality of life, and end-of-life issues". Text. Medscape Nurses from Web MD. |
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| Electrocardiology |
| Basics of EKG Interpretation: A Programmed Study |
| Basic 12 lead EKG interpretation. USFCA. Text. |
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| Electrocardiology |
| Basic EKG Strips |
| 47 unlabeled EKG strips followed with the same strips identified. From easy to challenging. Medtronic. Slides. Registration. |
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| Electrocardiology |
| Advanced EKG Analysis |
| This online program allows analysis of 12-lead ECGs with calipers, plumb line, and interactive ladder diagram. Interpretations for the example ECGs can be found here, with a detailed explanation here (6MB PDF). To best utilize this website, open "Start ECGviewer" in one window, and open "(6MB PDF)" in another window, analyze the rhythm in the viewer and then toggle to the explanation to check yourself. This is very good. Blaufuss. Flash; Shockwave. |
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| Electrocardiology |
| ECG Learning Center |
| A comprehensive training program for learning ECG's. From basic to advanced. The Alan E. Lindsay ECG Learning Center, University of Utah School of Medicine. Interactive slides with tests. Excellent. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Cardiac Arrhythmias- Part 1 |
| Review of the mechanisms of the conduction system and components of the EP Study. Bard EP. Slides. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Cardiosource- American College of Cardiology |
| Extensive listing of Cardiology and EP online articles and information. Requires subscription of $99 per year for unlimited access. Cardiosource. Text; Video. Registration. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Principals of Entrainment: Diagnostic Utility for Supraventricular Tachycardia |
| This review examines how principals of entrainment can be used to arrive at a firm SVT diagnosis using a simple algorithm and builds a foundation for the application of entrainment to more complex or unknown circuits. Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal. Text. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Introduction to Electrophysiology |
| Including Patient criteria, procedure setup, electrograms,etc. Bard. Slides. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Medtronic: Connecting site to register for free Edu. offerings. |
| Varied classes for EP Staff. Basic EKG Strips - Cardiac Surgical and Catheter Ablation 2007 Coding Resources - Electrical Anatomy of the Atrial Chambers - Electromagnetic Compatibility Guide (EMC & EMI) for Medtronic Pacemakers & ICD's - Pacemaker & ICD Encyclopedia - SCA Myth busters - Syncope: Diagnostic & Treatment Strategy. Medtronic. Text; Slide. Registration.
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| Electrophysiology |
| Cardiac Arrythmias- Part 2 |
| Assessment of conduction mechanisms and evaluation of junctional and ventricular arrythmias. Bard. Slides. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Unknown EPS Electrograms by Eric Prystowski, MD |
| Instruction in methods of evaluating electrograms. Unknown electrograms to challenge your skills. Good Luck. Bard. Slides. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| The EP Lab.com |
| This is a great site that is an introductory course in itself. Excellent for newer EP people. Written by a knowledgable & experienced EP staff, Rick Hood, who is now in the industry. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Brugada Syndrome |
| History, description, genetics, and diagnostic protocol for testing. The Brugada Foundation; Mapfre Medicine Foundation. Text |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Brugada Syndrome |
| New electrocardiographic leads and the procainamide test for the detection of the Brugada sign in sudden unexplained death syndrome survivors and their relatives. European Heart Journal. Text. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| The Fat Stripe: A Fluoroscopic Landmark to Anatomic Sites During Diagnostic and Interventional EP Studies |
| Fluoroscopic video images of the cardiac anatomy to assist with understanding of the placement of EP catheters. By Order and Disorder. EP Consulting Services. Video. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Primary Results from the Microvolt T Wave Alternans Testing for Risk Stratification of Post MI Patients (MASTER I) Trial- Theodore Chow |
| From AHA 2007: The goal of the trial was to evaluate use of microvolt T-wave alternans (MTWA) testing for risk stratification for life threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmic events among post-MI patients with impaired ejection fraction undergoing ICD implantation. Video link is below, for text link copy and paste - http://www.cardiosource.com/clinicaltrials/trial.asp?trialID=1628 . From Cardiosource, the American College of Cardiology. Video. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| HRS Website Self Study Section |
| Self Study contains a wealth of high caliber education resources for all heart rhythm professionals. Video, slide and Q & A. Presented by the Heart Rhythm Society. Text; Video; Slides |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Heart Rhythm 2006 - Conference Presentations |
| This is the EP education jackpot. 130 Allied Health courses presented at the 2006 HRS conference in Boston. A multitude of topics, all in video format. All free. Excellent. Heart Rythm Society. Video; Text. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| SVT Tutorial |
| This online program uses computer animations to explain arrhythmia mechanisms and their associated electrocardiographic findings for the following examples: AV node reentry, AV reentry, atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter, and atrial fibrillation. Go to "SVT Tutorial" at the bottom of the page. Blaufuss Medical Multimedia Laboratories. Shockwave. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Endocardial Solutions Array Catheter |
| The Array Catheter has a 64 electrode array that is used to record and map electrical potentials in the right atrium. Interactive slide presentation by Endocardial Solutions. Shockwave. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Electrophysiology Learning Modules |
| Review of Basic A&P, Pharmacology, to EP Study, SVT, VT, Ablation, and Array Catheter usage. Assorted slides with audio. Ensite University/St. Jude Medical. Shockwave. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| HRS 2007 Selected Lectures |
| Access 18 select presentations from the Heart Rhythm 2007 Scientific Sessions, including presentations from the AFib Summit and Late-Breaking Clinical Trial sessions. Heart Rhythm Society. Videos. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| EP Indications & Introduction to EP Studies |
| Indications for EP studies and intro to an EP procedures. Fundamental Approaches to the Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias, pp. 22-29. By Ruey J. Sung & Michael R. Lauer. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Fundamentals of EP Studies:
Terminology, Electrogram Interpretation, Stimulation Protocols
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| Excellent first class in EP studies. Presentation at HRS 2006. Slides with audio. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Long QT Syndrome |
| Presentation on incidence, history, physiology, and diagnosis of different genotypes of Long QT Syndrome. International Long QT Registry. PDF Text. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Mapping Systems |
| A great introduction to the interrelatedness of fluoroscopic, electrical, and 3 dimensional mapping. Heart Rhythm Society 2006 conference. Slides with audio. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Allied Professional Track |
| 20 Diverse, often advanced, EP classes from the HRS 2006 conference. Heart Rhythm society. Slides with Audio. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Electrophysiology- Varied Topics |
| Collection of 20 presentations from the Heart Rhythm Society 2007 meeting in Denver ,CO. HRS. Slides with Audio. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Differentiating Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia from Junctional Tachycardia: Novel Application of the Delta H-A Interval |
| Junctional tachycardia (JT) and atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) can be difficult to differentiate. Yet, the two arrhythmias require distinct diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. We explored the utility of the delta H-A interval as a novel technique to differentiate these two tachycardias. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. Text. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome |
| The Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome (LGL) is usually considered in a class of preexcitation syndromes that includes the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW), LGL, and Mahaim-type preexcitation. Theories proposed to explain LGL have centered around the possible existence of intranodal or paranodal fibers that bypass all or part of the atrioventricular (AV) node. Text. eMedicine. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Multiple AV Nodal Pathways in Patients with AVNRT- more common than expected? |
| The incidence of more than two AV Nodal pathways was more than 40%, necessitating a meticulous electrophysiology evaluation for successful ablation. Text. Europace. |
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| Electrophysiology |
| Clinical presentation, general evaluation, and management of patients with SVT |
| Reviews the clinical history, physical exam, diagnostic evaluation, and management of persons with SVT. |
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| EP Equipment |
| Advanced Ablation Mastery |
| Training program on ablations and ThermoCool catheters. By Biosense Webster. Video.
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| EP Equipment |
| Carto XP System Learning Module |
| Multiple modules to teach the the Carto XP System. Biosense Webster. Registration. |
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| EP Equipment |
| CoolFlow Irrigation Pump |
| Training for CoolFlow pump. Biosense Webster. Video.
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| EP Equipment |
| Stockert 70 RF Generator |
| Training for Stockert 70 RF Generator. Biosense Webster. Slides.
Website -http://www.biosensewebster.com/professionalEducation/stockert-70-rf-generator.aspx |
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| EP Equipment |
| Ensite System Case Studies |
| Three different interactive case studies that review the function of the Array Catheter. By ESI. St. Jude Medical. Video; Text. |
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| EP Equipment |
| Cryo Therapy Inservice |
| Heart Rhythm Society's Online Virtual Hands-On. This video presents the in-service features of the CryoTherapy system. It is narrated by clinical specialist Curt Collins and led by Dr. Mina Chung, MD and Betty Ching, RN of the Cleveland Clinic. Heart Rythm Society. Video.
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| EP Equipment |
| Equipment of the EP Lab |
| In depth review of the equipment used in an EP Lab. Pages: 57-74. Exerpt from "Interventional Electrophysiology" by Igor Singer. Lippincott, 2001. David E. Adams. Text. |
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| EP Equipment |
| Bloom Stimulator |
| Nothing is online. Order form for the Bloom Stimulator operator manuel. |
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| Equipment |
| CryoCath Inservice |
| A video inservice for the features of the CryoTherapy system. From the Cleveland Clinic Hospital, by the Heart Rhythm Society. |
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| Equipment |
| Frontiers in 3D Imaging: Role in Today's Electrophysiology Practice |
| Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to: Discuss the concept of CT overlay on fluoroscopic images; Describe the limitations of CT overlay. Slides with Audio. NACCME Cardiology. |
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| Equipment |
| Programmer Overview & ICD Follow Up |
| Use of the Medtronic Programmer when conducting a follow up evaluation. Video. Heart Rhythm society & Medtronic. |
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| Equipment |
| Programmer Use for Device Follow-up |
| Use of the St. Jude Medical programmer for device interrogations and programming. Video. Heart Rhythm Society & St. Jude Medical. |
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| Equipment |
| Organization of the Interventional EP Laboratory |
| In depth discussion of the equipment used for EP procedures and Ablations. Interventional Electrophysiology. Text. Pg. 57-74. |
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| Others |
| Meet The Experts: How can I optimize my EP Lab activity? |
| The changing roles of nurses and technicians, which equipment to use, and new techniques for the future of EP labs. Text from a panel discussion at the 2007 HRS Conference. |
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| Patient Care |
| Legal Aspects of Conscious Sedation & Patient Release |
| EndoNurse- Article covering many sedation related legal issues. Endo Nurse. Text. |
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| Patient Care |
| Evidenced Based Groin Management |
| Putting Control Back into the Nurse/Techs Hands. Video. Requires registration.
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| Patient Care |
| Contending with Sedation Challenges |
| Article reviewing several situations requiring adjustments in sedation regimens. EndoNurse. Text. |
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| Patient Care |
| ACLS- Review of Algorithm's |
| Review test on ACLS 2000. Question and answer sections with explainations. Medi-Smart. Text. |
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| Patient Care |
| Evidence-Based Groin Management: Putting Control Back into the Nurse/Tech's Hands- CEU's |
| Learning Objectives: Review the importance of bleeding/vascular complications; Recognize and manage common vascular complications; Discuss mechanical and pharmacologic methods of prevention of vascular complications; Discuss data pertaining to anticoagulation strategies for PCI; Establish a basis for early sheath removal. NACCME. Slides with audio. Free registration. RN/ASRT- 1.5 CEU's. |
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| Patient Care |
| Infection Prevention for Minimally Invasive Interventions |
| LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Discuss the incidence of infectious complications from percutaneous procedures.
• Recognize risk factors and undertake preventive measures in order to minimize infections.
• Describe the outcomes and treatment options for patients with post-procedure infections.
A free video program by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). |
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| Patient Care |
| Syncope - Diagnostic and Treatment Strategy |
| This comprehensive presentation provides a review of the medical challenges and opportunities relative to syncope. Medtronic. Slides. |
| Website |
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| Patient Care |
| FDA Guidelines for Conscious Sedation |
| Guidelines for conscious sedation and monitoring during gastrointestinal endoscopy. Applies to EP as well. National Guideline Clearinghouse. Text. |
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| Patient Care |
| Infection Prevention |
| This program includes 9 brief sections including Aseptic Technique, and Surgical Scrub & Attire. A good intro for non-OR staff/CCL, with post testing. Text with pictures. By Engender Health. |
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| Patient Care |
| Radiation Safety During Fluroscopy |
| Presentation providing background information on Fluroscopy and safety procedures. Slides. University of Minnesota. |
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| Patient Care |
| The Arrhythmia Patient in the EP Arena: Intraprocedure Observations, Interventions, IV Sedation/Analgesia, Electrical and Radiation Safety |
| An introduction to the setup and care of a patient undergoing an EP procedure. Text. MedScape Today from Web MD. |
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| Patient Care |
| The Arrhythmia Patient in the EP Arena: Intraprocedure Observations, Interventions, IV Sedation/Analgesia, Electrical and Radiation Safety |
| Introduction to EP procedure conscious sedation in the EP Lab. Medscape Nurses. Text. |
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| Patient Care |
| Urinary Catheter Insertion |
| Rumor has it the RCES exam has questions on this skill. University of Ottowa, Department of Emergency Medicine. Text & Illustrations. |
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| Patient Care |
| Electrophysiology Studies: An Introduction |
| Includes: The referral process, indications, and preperation of the patient. Cardiac Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide. Pg. 369-373. |
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| Patient Care |
| Intro to EP Setup & Vascular Access |
| Overview of EP equipment setup. Illustrations of vascular access. Fundamental Approaches to the Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias. Text. Pg. 26-36. |
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| Pharmacology |
| Drug Therapy for AF |
| Discussion of potential molecular targets, investigational drugs, clinical evaluation, and upstream therapy. Text from 2007 HRS conference. |
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| Pharmacology |
| Antiarrhythmic Drug Use Before and After A. Fib. Ablation |
| Review of A Fib ablation and use of pharmaceuticals before and after. Medscape. Text. CEU's 0.75. |
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| Pharmacology |
| Cardiac Pharmacology Review |
| Quick review on Cardiac Pharmacology. Queens University, Canada. Text. |
| Website |
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| Syncope/Tilt Table Study |
| Neurocardiogenic Syncope- A Clinical Review |
| A review of Neurocardiogenic sycope, physiology, presentations, diagnosis,and treatment. BMJ. Text. |
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