Keeping Your Heart Healthy AF: Tips I Tell My Friends To Prevent AFib
September 26, 2024
by James Allred MD, FACC, FHRS Atrial Fibrillation (AFib, AF) is on the rise, and it’s crazy! About 1 in 3 of us will face it in our lifetime. Afib comes with some pretty heavy baggage, like a 2.4x higher risk of stroke and a list of other problems like heart failure, dementia, and sudden […]
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The Fire We Can’t See: How to Prevent Burnout in Healthcare
August 28, 2024
by Dr. James Allred, FACC, FHRS “James, I think when COVID came, everyone went into emergency mode. We haven’t come out of emergency mode yet. And I’m not sure what we are waiting for.” This statement by a friend and mentor, a healthcare CEO, struck a chord when I asked why so many in healthcare […]
Read MoreDriving Success: An Interview with Leighton Fuqua
July 26, 2024
by Austin Reed and Leighton Fuqua Question: Tell us about Centennial Heart and the current environment that outpatient groups are experiencing, particularly in terms of staffing, burnout, and recruitment. Response: Centennial Heart is proud to be part of the HCA family, and we remain confident in the environment and opportunities we offer our staff. It […]
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Optimizing Cardiac Device Alerts: Strategies for Reducing Non-Actionable Alarms
July 01, 2024
by James Allred MD, FACC, FHRS Alerts from cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are crucial for patient care. However, the sheer volume of alerts, many of which do not necessitate action, can overwhelm healthcare professionals and lead to “alert fatigue.” To mitigate this problem and enhance patient care, we need to focus on optimizing device […]
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Education- A Call for More: Transforming Device Clinic Education for a Stronger Future
May 02, 2024
by Dr. James Allred MD, FACC, FHRS The need for device clinician education is at an all-time high. As data from implanted devices travels at the speed of 100 Mbps to cardiology practices nationwide, in real-time, an existential crisis exists. With my journey as electrophysiologist with device clinic passion and the CEO of CV Remote […]
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Cultivating Trust Through Quality: Our Commitment to Exceptional Patient Care
March 14, 2024
by Laura Van Heel RN, BSN, CCDS As I contemplate on something that we at CVRS value highly, which is quality, it’s hard not to think about trust. Trust is the foundation of our relationship with our customers because, without quality, trust cannot be established. We understand that gaining trust takes time and effort, but […]
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Challenges in Implementing a Heart Failure Remote Monitoring Program
February 08, 2024
by Lindsey Cotten, MSN, CCDS, FNP-BC When I first started in the world of cardiac devices in 2013, heart failure remote monitoring was fairly new and still poorly understood. The clinic I was part of was large and very busy, and we were not eager to add HF remote monitoring to our already very […]
Read MorePatient Peace of Mind: Heart Failure Remote Monitoring
January 09, 2024
In recent years, advancements in technology have revolutionized the healthcare industry, leading to innovative solutions that enhance patient care and outcomes. One notable development is the implementation of remote monitoring systems for patients with heart failure. This transformative approach not only improves patient overall health but plays a crucial role in preventing complications and reducing […]
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Service Is Our Specialty Case Study 7: Fresh Perspective- Revitalize Your Cardiovascular Remote Monitoring Program to Optimize Device Clinic Efficiency
September 27, 2023
by Stacy Sprouse, MBA The field of cardiovascular remote monitoring has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, transforming the way healthcare providers manage patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). Remote monitoring offers an opportunity to revitalize traditional device clinics, improving patient outcomes and optimizing clinic efficiency. Cardiovascular remote monitoring can be harnessed to create […]
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Service Is Our Specialty Case Study 6: Transforming Cardiac Device Clinics- A Case Study in Collaboration and Innovation
September 13, 2023
By James Allred MD Introduction With the rapid growth of device clinics and the advent of increasingly sophisticated technologies, the challenge of managing limited staffing resources has come to the forefront. In such a landscape, overwhelming alert notifications can be not just disruptive but detrimental to both staff well-being and patient outcomes. Consultation and optimization […]
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