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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
