Update: 2023 Advanced Training Statement on Interventional Cardiology-Peripheral Vascular Interventions

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Video Summary

In this video, the role of interventional cardiologists in performing various procedures in the cath lab is discussed. The focus is on peripheral vascular interventions, and the video emphasizes the need to establish standards for cognitive knowledge and procedural skills in this area. Minimum competency numbers are outlined for different types of interventions such as lower extremity, subclavian, renal, and mesenteric interventions, as well as the treatment of chronic limb ischemia. The video also mentions requirements for carotid stenting and endovascular aneurysm repair procedures. Additionally, the increasing importance of venous interventions, particularly for pulmonary embolism treatment, is highlighted. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance for fellows to achieve these minimum competency numbers for adequate training.

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Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI

Keywords

interventional cardiologists

cath lab procedures

peripheral vascular interventions

minimum competency numbers

venous interventions