SCAI expert consensus statement for advanced training programs in pediatric and congenital interventional cardiac...

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Interventional Cardiology
• Pediatric Heart Disease

Background:

• The field of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Catheterization has significantly evolved since 2005.
• It is now a predominantly interventional discipline.
• There is no sub-specialty certification for interventional cardiac catheterization in pediatrics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish consensus recommendations for advanced training in pediatric and congenital interventional cardiac catheterization.
• To provide a standard for training programs.
• To offer a basis for applicants to compare programs.

Main Methods:

• Development of a consensus statement by the Congenital Heart Disease Committee of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
• Recommendations cover program infrastructure, including teaching, personnel, equipment, facilities, conferences, patient volume, and trainee assessment.

Main Results:

• The consensus statement provides comprehensive recommendations for training programs.
• It outlines essential components for infrastructure and trainee assessment.

Conclusions:

• This statement sets a crucial standard for advanced training in pediatric and congenital interventional cardiology.
• It aims to ensure quality and consistency in training programs nationwide.