This Editor’s Corner is directed at those practicing in labs with biplane angiographic capabilities. For those without biplane imaging, this discussion might be helpful for your next lab.

“Two heads are better than one,” the adage goes, and it applies to imaging as well. Simultaneous biplane cineangiography of the heart provides accurate images from two different points of view and is advantageous in providing reduced contrast volumes and radiation exposure when performing a complete coronary arterial tree visualization or ventriculography. Biplane angiography helps to unravel comple

Multiple new and ongoing questions from readers. Your responses are welcome!

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New Questions!

STEMI Callback Times

Does anyone have information about what the “national standard” is for callback time allowed for a cardiac cath lab? Thirty minutes?

Many thanks,
Gayle DeBolt
Email: richig@msn.com
Cc: cathlabdigest@aol.com

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

A question has come up at our hospital regarding UPS systems for the x-ray equipment from our patient safety committee. Is th

SICP Chapter Spotlight: Illinois Chapter

When was the Illinois Chapter established?

The Illinois Chapter was established in October 2006, bringing together SICP members from Chicago, surrounding suburbs and the northwest region of Illinois.

How many members does the chapter currently have?

There are over 60 members in the Illinois Chapter. Members are associated with the majority of medical centers and hospitals in Chicago and the surrounding area.

What is your chapter’s focus?

The primary focus of the Illinois chapter is to recruit and retai

Lumedx and Mennen Medical® Announce Agreement for a Strategic Cooperation

Partnership marries Lumedx’s CVIS and PACS software modalities with Mennen Medical’s hardware products for the cath lab

Lumedx Corporation and Mennen Medical® signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide an integrated cath lab data solution and hemodynamic cardiovascular patient data to their customers. Lumedx is a cardiovascular information system and PACS provider serving more than 500 hospitals worldwide. With a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, Mennen Medical offers patient