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Structural heart diseases interventional training in Canada.

Konstantinos Marmagkiolis¹, Faisal Alqoofi, Anita Asgar

¹Citizens Memorial Hospital, Heart and Vascular Institute, Bolivar, Missouri, USA.

The Canadian Journal of Cardiology

|June 18, 2013

Summary

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This study surveyed Canadian interventional cardiology program directors on structural heart interventions training. Findings assess fellow procedural volume, training formats, and integration strategies for advanced cardiovascular care.

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Cardiology
Medical Education
Interventional Procedures

Background:

Structural heart disease interventions are crucial in interventional cardiology.
Advanced training is mandatory due to intervention complexity and required expertise.
Canada excels in postgraduate medical training and adult congenital heart disease care.

Purpose of the Study:

To gather data on structural intervention training in Canadian interventional cardiology fellowships.
To assess program directors' opinions on current structural training.
To identify challenges and suggestions for integrating structural interventions.

Main Methods:

A survey was distributed to interventional cardiology program directors across Canada.
The survey collected data on the number of structural procedures performed by fellows.
It also inquired about the structure of training and program directors' recommendations.

Main Results:

The study reports approximate numbers of structural procedures undertaken by fellows.
It details the various forms of structural training currently implemented.
Program directors provided suggestions for enhancing structural training integration.

Conclusions:

Structural heart intervention training is a key component of Canadian cardiology fellowships.
Understanding current training practices and director opinions is vital for program development.
Further integration of structural interventions is recommended for comprehensive fellow education.