I don't normally pick favorites...so do you wanna know why I pick the CS as my favorite? Many times, I have found myself referencing (pun intended, mappers) the CS catheter to figure out what’s going on with the rhythm!! There are incredible insights you can glean when the CS is in proper position, both anatomically and electrically. Proper placement...let’s talk about that. So, where is the CS really located? ANATOMY: The CS is considered an external cardiac structure, meani

It's sometimes difficult to reflect on what is actually holding you back from the next step. I have spent more time than I would like to admit "staying in my lane"...not that it's a bad thing, at times. However, I have learned that in order to become a leader I need to push myself toward BIG goals. For some of you this is learning more about Electrophysiology. For others, this means becoming a coach and/or mentor. So how can you CHART (pun intended) YOUR course to the next l

I distinctly remember 15 years ago, I walked into the EP Lab for the first time...I could have easily confused it with a space command center!! The number of monitors and equipment was mind boggling (and it was nothing compared to a modern EP Lab). Nonetheless, the complexity of the procedures and systems made me curious to learn more. Unfortunately, it wasn't that easy. No one was there to teach me what all the squiggly lines meant - my job was to simply scrub in, set up for