Articles tagged with EP

Environmental Sustainability in Electrophysiology

A recent study by the European Society of Cardiology revealed strong physician motivation to minimize the environmental footprint of electrophysiology (EP) procedures. Surveying 278 physicians across...

By Lenny Organ • June 25, 2025

Reducing Cath Lab and EP Lab’s Carbon Footprint—Can it be done?

Reducing Cath Lab and EP Lab’s Carbon Footprint—Can it be done?   Interventional cardiology and electrophysiology thrives on innovation, constantly seeking better, safer, and faster procedures...

By Lenny Organ • June 20, 2025

Are Cath Lab Procedures Recession-Proof?

Are Cath Lab Procedures Recession-Proof? Exploring the Resilience of Cardiac Care in Economic Downturns In times of economic uncertainty, many industries face tough challenges, including declin...

By Lenny Organ • June 2, 2025

Four Methods to Bring Down Electrophysiology Inventory Costs

Four Methods to Bring Down Electrophysiology Inventory Costs   The burgeoning field of electrophysiology (EP) presents unique supply chain challenges for hospitals of all sizes, including ensu...

By Lenny Organ • May 23, 2025

EP catheters

The basic components and function of electrophysiology (EP) catheters used in electrophysiology (EP) studies is the following: Purpose: These specialized catheters are crucial for both re...

By Lenny Organ • May 22, 2025

Gold and Platinum in Electrophysiology Catheters

Gold and Platinum in EP Catheters : Advantages Precious metals like gold and platinum, renowned for their conductivity and biocompatibility, play a crucial role in EP catheters. Let's exam...

By Lenny Organ • April 28, 2025

EP Lab Finances

The Finances of the EP Lab   In recent years, the Electrophysiology (EP) lab has evolved into a highly specialized field, experiencing rapid growth within cardiovascular services. ...

By Lenny Organ • April 25, 2025

Energy Usage in the Cath Lab

Unleashing the Economic Potential of Sustainable Cath Labs Interventional cardiology and electrophysiology labs rely heavily on energy-intensive angiography imaging systems. While efforts are u...

By Lenny Organ • April 23, 2025

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in the Catherization Lab

Reducing Cardiology's Carbon Footprint: A Call to Action The field of cardiology, while vital for saving lives, carries a significant environmental burden. The increasing frequency of cardiac p...

By Lenny Organ • April 17, 2025

The Responsibility of Physicians in Managing Healthcare Resources

Healthcare delivery systems are substantial consumers of financial resources and generate significant carbon emissions. Traditionally, these impacts have been linked to systemic factors such as poli...

By Lenny Organ • April 1, 2025

Cable Reprocessing

Sterile Processing Departments (SPDs) play a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness and sterility of medical devices, ensuring patient safety. However, these departments often face significant ...

By Lenny Organ • February 25, 2025

The Diamondback 360 Atherectomy Catheter: Revolutionizing Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

Introduction Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain become narrowed or blocked due to a buildup of fatty deposits (atherosclero...

By Lenny Organ • February 20, 2025

Reprocessing Attacked: Bias and Bad Science

The LigaSure Controversy: A Clash of Interests The Study's Findings A recent study highlights a crucial point in the debate surrounding reprocessed medical devices. It revealed that a signif...

By Lenny Organ • February 10, 2025

Gold in Medical Devices: A Precious Metal for Health Innovation

Gold, often considered a symbol of wealth and luxury, has found its way into a variety of industries beyond jewelry and currency. One of the most significant and impactful uses of gold today is in th...

By Lenny Organ • February 6, 2025

What is an Electrophysiology Study?

Electrophysiology Studies (EPS) are diagnostic procedures used to pinpoint the origin of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). During an EPS, thin tubes (catheters) are guided through ...

By Lenny Organ • February 3, 2025

Platinum in Medical Devices: A Precious Metal Powering Modern Healthcare

In the field of modern medicine, the materials used in medical devices are as crucial as the devices themselves. Among the many materials that play a significant role in healthcare, platinum st...

By Lenny Organ • January 30, 2025

Balancing Heart Health and Environmental Responsibility

While healthcare is essential for saving lives, it also contributes significantly to environmental degradation. Cardiovascular treatments, in particular, have a substantial greenhouse gas (GHG) emiss...

By Lenny Organ • January 27, 2025

EP Recycling and Reprocessing Makes Sense

The Environmental Impact of Healthcare Waste The healthcare industry, particularly hospitals, generates a significant amount of waste, including single-use medical devices. While these devices ...

By Lenny Organ • January 9, 2025

Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR)

Healthcare's Environmental Impact Healthcare facilities have a significant environmental impact, contributing substantially to greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, if hospitals were a country, they ...

By Lenny Organ • January 6, 2025

What Are Cardiac Ablations?

A normal heartbeat is controlled by a regular and constant flow of electricity all through the heart. A short circuit at any location along this electrical pathway can disrupt the normal flow of sig...

By Lenny Organ • January 2, 2025

Sustainability and Savings: The Case for EP Catheter Recycling

As a medical professional, you're undoubtedly aware of the significant advancements in cardiac testing. Cutting-edge technology now allows for unprecedented insights into the heart's function, surpas...

By Lenny Organ • December 28, 2024

Is Healthcare Going Green?

The healthcare sector in the United States is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 8.5% of the total emissions. This figure has been steadily increasing, with a 6% ri...

By Lenny Organ • December 27, 2024