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Integrating Structural Heart Disease Trainees within the Dynamics of the Heart Team: The Case for Multimodality

Homam Ibrahim1, Angela Lowenstern2, Andrew M Goldsweig3

  • 1NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA.

Structural Heart : the Journal of the Heart Team
|June 5, 2023
PubMed

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Training for structural heart disease is inconsistent and lacks standardization. This review explores heart team roles, current training challenges, and solutions for integrating trainees effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Education
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Structural heart disease (SHD) is a rapidly advancing field.
  • Current training in SHD lacks standardization and is highly variable.
  • The role and integration of trainees within the multidisciplinary heart team are not well-defined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the components and function of the heart team in SHD.
  • To identify challenges in current SHD training models.
  • To propose solutions for integrating trainees into the heart team.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing SHD training programs and heart team models.
  • Analysis of challenges in current educational frameworks.
  • Discussion of best practices and proposed integration strategies.

Main Results:

  • The heart team is crucial for optimal SHD patient care.
  • Significant variability exists in SHD training curricula and clinical exposure.
  • Clearer definitions and structured approaches are needed for trainee integration.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized training pathways are essential for SHD.
  • Effective integration of trainees into the heart team requires defined roles and mentorship.
  • Addressing current challenges will enhance the future SHD workforce.

Keywords:
Heart teamStructural heart disease trainingTrainee

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