Clinical Editor's Corner: Kern

Cath and COVID-19: What Should We Do?
March 15, 2020
One of my colleagues asked this critical question, “How are cath labs around the USA and the globe managing [ST-elevation myocardial infarction] STEMI and other cardiac emergencies in patients with suspected COVID-19 that would normally have resulted in a trip to the lab?"
Ten Things I Hate About FFR
March 9, 2020
An upcoming meeting organizer gave me the above title as a topic to talk about. Really? C’mon, I don’t hate fractional flow reserve (FFR); I can’t hate FFR (you all know that), but there are things that some people do hate about it.
Hemodynamics That Can Make For a Lifesaving Decision in the Cath Lab
February 5, 2020
Every day in the cath lab we see important and potentially life-changing or life-threatening scenarios involving patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, or cardiomyopathy.
Is the FAME Approach to CAD in TAVI Patients Applicable?
December 31, 2019
At this time, I believe we should use functional (FFR/NHPR) assessment of CAD for best decisions in this often elderly and frail patient group.
Brevity, Clarity and Wit: 10 Commandments for a 10-Minute Talk
December 3, 2019
Being concise (i.e. brevity) is not as easy as it sounds. Mark Twain said, “I did not have time to write a short letter so I wrote a long one instead,” and it really applies to giving a very good 10-minute talk.
Planning Counts for Best Results in the CABG Patient
November 5, 2019
Decisions for PCI in this patient population demand our concentrated attention to avoid complications.
On Teaching Cardiac Catheterization Redux: Explaining Informed Consent
October 7, 2019
We should remember that despite our best efforts to be clear and simple, patients are often overwhelmed and cannot retain what is explained.
The “Big 5”: Avoiding the Most Dangerous Complications of TAVR
September 5, 2019
We should be aware of the Big 5 complications of TAVR and do everything possible to avoid these feared events.
How Low Can We Go? Use of Ultra-Low Contrast Volume in Patients Undergoing PCI
July 31, 2019
We should try to reduce contrast media in all patients and especially in those patients with impaired renal function, diabetes, or congestive heart failure.
The Use and Abuse of Social Media in the Cath Lab
July 9, 2019
Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms have changed the way we see our world. Social media will be the way we communicate, educate, notify, and share our views across wide groups of users, particularly in the cardiovascular space.