Articles tagged with electrophysiology

EP Lab Finances

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. ...

Energy Usage in the Cath Lab

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...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in the Catherization Lab

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...

The Responsibility of Physicians in Managing Healthcare Resources

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...

Cable Reprocessing

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 ...

The Diamondback 360 Atherectomy Catheter:   Revolutionizing Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

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...

Reprocessing Attacked: Bias and Bad Science

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...

Gold in Medical Devices: A Precious Metal for Health Innovation

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...

What is an Electrophysiology Study?

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 ...

Platinum in Medical Devices: A Precious Metal Powering Modern Healthcare

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...

Balancing Heart Health and Environmental Responsibility

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...

EP Recycling and Reprocessing Makes Sense

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 ...

Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR)

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 ...

What Are Cardiac Ablations?

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...

Sustainability and Savings: The Case for EP Catheter Recycling

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...

Is Healthcare Going Green?

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...