Update: 2023 Advanced Training Statement on Interventional Cardiology-Structural Heart Interventions and Training Pathway

Structural Heart Interventions and Training Pathway

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the competency and procedural numerical requirements for structural heart interventions. They explain the training pathway for individuals to become adequately prepared for independent practice in their area of interest. The speaker mentions that for TAVR procedures, a numerical requirement of 50 procedures is needed, with 25 as a primary operator. They also discuss the requirements for left-sided structural heart interventions, including a minimum of 50 lifetime structural heart procedures and 20 transeptals. The speaker emphasizes the importance of considering previous data and consensus statements when determining these requirements. They also address adult congenital heart disease interventions and highlight the seven-year training length for interventional cardiologists. The transcript was not credited to specific speakers or sources.

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Ehtisham Mahmud, MD, MSCAI

Keywords

structural heart interventions

training pathway

TAVR procedures

left-sided structural heart interventions

adult congenital heart disease interventions