Articles tagged with recycling

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

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

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

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

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

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