Volume 13 - Issue 4 - April, 2005
Corrections
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The March article, Facilitated Planning of Intracoronary Stenting Using a 3-D Vessel Reconstruction Program by Neil Kleiman, MD, Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, The Methodist DeBakey Heart Center, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas was missing the author disclosure. Dr. Kleiman discloses he has received a research grant from Siemens.
The news headline, Datascope Interventional Announces the Launch of Safeguard 12 cm and the X-Site® Suture-mediated Vascular Closure Device: Safeguard is now available in two sizes, 12 cm and 24 cm incorrectly spelled Safeguard's TM m
News from the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session 2005
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Heartlab Introduces Ascentia, a Full Web-based Cardiovascular Information System and Announces OEM Distribution of TomTec 3D/4D Clinical Application Package
Heartlab previewed its new Ascentia cardiovascular information system at the 54th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology in Orlando. The Ascentia line provides a complete package of multimodality image analysis tools, comprehensive digital reporting, and secure portal access to patient records delivered via a web-based technology that improves access and reduces system administration.
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Clinical and Industry News
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Beaumont Treats First U.S. Patient in Trial of New Heart Valve Implanted Without Open-heart Surgery
Cardiologists at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mich., announced they have treated the first U.S. patient in a new clinical trial of a heart valve implanted without open-heart surgery. On March 10, doctors inserted a new aortic heart valve in a 76-year-old man from Casco, Mich., through a procedure performed in a cardiac catheterization lab.
The experimental procedure marks the launch of a research study approv
ed by the Food and Drug Administration in January to assess a
This team should be recognized
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Ah, the cath lab professional. What sort of being are you? Are you RN, RT(R), RCIS, CVT, CCRN, RT and so on...? I’d have to answer yes, all of those things, or just one or two, or five. But to be honest, the most widespread distinguishing characteristics in the cath lab these days aren’t really between who has what credential. The most important differences seem to exist between those who are well-educated and experienced in invasive cardiology practice and procedures, and those who are as yet new to this very particular and exacting field. Doesn’t matter when you walk in that door for
April 2005 News and Events from the Society of Invasive Cardiology Professionals (SICP)
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Chapter News
If you are interested in starting a chapter in your area please contact board member Lynne Jones, ljcathnurs@houston.rr.com or membership director Nicole Shore, membership@sicp.com.
Gulf Coast Chapter: For more information, please contact Dave Droll(dave_droll@mhhs.com) or Lynne Jones (ljones@tomballhospital.org).
Indiana Chapter: Martine Kinman is working diligently to organize a chapter in Indiana. SICP membership information and applications were mailed to several Indiana Facilities. Martine will be making the rounds visiting area cath la
SICP Board of Directors Approves RCIS Code of Ethics
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Preamble
The purpose of a code of ethics is to acknowledge a profession's acceptance of the responsibility and trust conferred upon it by society and to recognize the internal obligations inherent in that trust. It applies to those health care professionals who are certified or recertified by Cardiovascular Credentialing International and who are also members of the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP).
The premise of the SICP Code of Ethics is that as health care professionals, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists (RCISs) must strive, both on an ind
Ask the ClinicalInstructor
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I am probably just new to the lab and probably just need to get used to it, but I have been having backaches and headaches that I think are from wearing the lead for a long time. Any advice in the meantime until I get used to it?
It's not something you should just get used to. You shouldn’t be having backaches and headaches. Ask someone if the lead you are wearing fits you. It may be too big or just not fit right. If you are wearing a one-piece lead, before you tighten the waist belt, shrug your shoulders and tighten at the same time. This will keep the bulk of the weight of the
Forum: The Status of the RCIS
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Participants (in alphabetical order):
Kenneth A. Gorski, RN, RCIS, FSICP, Secretary, SICP
Assistant Manager, Sones Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories,
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
Marsha Holton, BS, CCRN, RCIS, FSICP
Cardiovascular Orientation Programs, Indian Head, Maryland
Chris Nelson RN, RCIS, FSICP
Treasurer, Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Director, Cardiac Education & Technology, Sentara Healthcare, Norfolk, Virginia
Doug Passey, RCIS, Secretary, CCI, Chair, Invasive Registry Exam Committee
Director, Invasiv
TAXUS V Clinical Trial Generates Excellent Safety and Efficacy Data in Most Challenging Lesions and High-Risk Patients
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Findings from the TAXUS V Clinical Trial were presented at the recent American College of Cardiology meeting. What is the TAXUS V Clinical Trial, and how is it different from previous clinical trials of drug-eluting stents (DES)?
TAXUS V is a randomized, controlled trial that evaluated the performance of the TAXUS® Express2 Stent for the treatment of coronary artery blockages in real-world clinical practice situations. It stands apart from other DES trials because it included the most complex patients, procedures and lesions ever studied in a randomized, controlled trial of a DES
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