The Latest in Carotid Artery Stenting-CAS Is Now Finally Covered! What Does Proper Training Look Like?

CAS Is Now Finally Covered! What Does Proper Training Look Like?

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The talk emphasizes the importance of proper training and credentialing in performing carotid interventions, highlighting the evolution of safety and procedural competency in this field. It argues for a multidisciplinary, team-based approach, akin to the heart team model in valvular heart disease, to enhance outcomes and learning. The speaker discusses past guidelines, stressing the need for updated training standards, including hands-on experience and simulation. Emphasis is placed on facility readiness, skilled colleagues, and QA systems. The importance of understanding both technical and cognitive aspects of the procedure is underlined for effective stroke prevention.

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Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS, MSCAI

Keywords

carotid interventions

training standards

multidisciplinary approach

procedural competency

stroke prevention