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TO HEALTH, AND NATIONAL EDITORS:
First Reduced Radiation Heart Procedures In Arizona At John C. Lincoln
North Mountain Hospital
PHOENIX, April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- John C. Lincoln
North Mountain Hospital, 250 East Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, is the first
in Arizona, and only one of eight hospitals in the U.S., to reduce or
eliminate radiation for minimally invasive cardiac procedures
utilizing MediGuideT Technology.
MediGuide is a 3D navigation system intended for the evaluation of
vascular and cardiac anatomy on a recorded fluoroscopic image instead
of live fluoroscopy (a series of X-ray images). Procedures using
MediGuide include patients with cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial
fibrillation, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), and device
implantations such as pacemakers and defibrillators.
"I am pleased that John C. Lincoln invested in this technology to
create optimal outcomes for patients with safety at top of mind," said
Mark Seifert, MD, electrophysiologist at John C. Lincoln North
Mountain Hospital. "MediGuide is the only real-time cardiac navigation
system to allow for reduced fluoroscopy during cardiac procedures."
Traditionally, fluoroscopy is used in electrophysiology (EP) labs for
catheter manipulation during cardiac procedures. Fluoroscopy can
result in relatively high-radiation doses, especially for complex
interventional procedures.
MediGuide uses low-powered electromagnetic signals to locate a
miniature sensor, which is placed in the tip of the catheter, much
like GPS technology drivers use to determine the location of their
vehicle on a map. MediGuide provides physicians with the precise
position of the sensor-enabled catheters and tools to create recorded
images within the cardiac anatomy. The use of recorded images allows
physicians to reduce radiation exposure during cardiovascular
procedures. In particular procedures, radiation exposure can be nearly
eliminated.
"Risks associated with fluoroscopy can include radiation burns to skin
and underlying tissue and radiation-induced cancers, which may occur
sometime later in life," said Dr. Seifert.
For more information about reduced radiation heart procedures visit
JCL.com/heart.
John C. Lincoln Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that
is affiliated with Scottsdale Healthcare and consists of five acute
care hospitals, an extensive primary care physician network, urgent
care centers, clinical research, medical education, an inpatient
rehabilitation hospital, an Accountable Care Organization, two Health
Foundations and extensive community services.
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SOURCE John C. Lincoln Health Network
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/CONTACT: Kaitlan Schick, Public Relations Strategist, 602-206-9672
/Web Site: http://www.JCL.com
CO: John C. Lincoln Health Network
ST: Arizona
IN: HEA MTC
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