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Making the most of your conference experience
Conferences provide excellent opportunities to fulfill continuing education requirements, network with peers, and learn about innovative procedures, treatments, and devices. They can also be very overwhelming. You’ll likely leave with all sorts of new strategies and best practices to implement, but it can be challenging to hold on to those and put them to work
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How to Become a Cath Lab Tech: Certification and Career Paths
There are two different paths that can be taken when pursuing a career as a Cath Lab Tech; the first is through a Radiologic Technology (RT) certification from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). What is a Radiologic Technologist? In general, Radiologic Technologists, also known as Rad Techs or RTs, perform diagnostic imaging tests
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Top 5 reasons to become a Cath Lab traveler
Working as a travel Cath Lab RN or Tech can be a life-changing experience. High pay, career growth, and new adventures are just a few of the reasons why some choose the traveler lifestyle. Whether you want to save up a little extra cash or see the country, travel nursing can provide a great deal
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Managing radiation exposure in the Cath Lab
In the early days of interventional cardiology, there weren’t many ways to reduce the exposure to radiation felt by the team in the Cath Lab. Until recently, we hadn’t been able to thoroughly understand the impact on physicians and Cath Lab staff exposed to X-rays daily for the duration of their career. Our new-found understanding
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The physician burnout crisis
Burnout is becoming a frequent topic of conversation as prevalence and severity continue to rise across all occupations, but especially for physicians. In fact, of the 15,000 doctors surveyed by Medscape for their annual Physician Lifestyle Report, 42% expressed experiencing burnout. According to a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association, burnout is
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News & Press

exterior of Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital and new interventional cardiology program with VitalSolution
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital restores interventional cardiology program
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, in partnership with VitalSolution, has resumed interventional cardiology services, bringing advanced, life-saving cardiac procedures back to Halifax County and the Southern Virginia region after a four-year absence.
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Graphic featuring a healthcare professional using a stethoscope on a patient's chest, with text discussing a study linking common viruses to an increased risk of heart attack. Includes a citation from Brad Serwer, MD, Interventional Cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer at VitalSolution.
Common viruses linked to ‘dramatic’ spike in heart attack and stroke risk
Dr. Brad Serwer, chief medical officer at VitalSolution, spoke with Fox News about a new study that finds COVID and flu raise cardiovascular disease risk for weeks after infection.
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5 Reasons to Attend a Professional Healthcare Conference
Whether you’re a physician, nurse, allied health professional or part of a healthcare leadership team, attending a professional healthcare conference can be a game-changer for your career. TravCon—short for The Travelers Conference—is the largest gathering of traveling healthcare professionals in the U.S. focused on nurses and allied professionals, offering a unique blend of education, networking
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