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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Clinical Operations

Background:

  • The heart team (HT) is a multidisciplinary group for complex cardiac cases.
  • Guidelines support HT, yet operational implementation data is scarce.
  • Variability exists in how heart teams are currently structured and function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the development and operational strategies for heart teams (HT).
  • To identify potential barriers hindering HT development and growth.
  • To promote an integrated, patient-centric approach in complex cardiac care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on heart team operationalization.
  • Analysis of strategies for HT implementation and success measurement.
  • Identification of common challenges in establishing and scaling HT.

Main Results:

  • Limited data exists on the practical design and success metrics for HT.
  • Significant variability in HT implementation across institutions is observed.
  • Operationalizing HT requires addressing specific developmental and growth barriers.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized operational frameworks are needed for effective heart team implementation.
  • Addressing identified barriers is crucial for optimizing HT function.
  • A patient-centric HT approach is vital for managing complex coronary artery disease.