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Position paper concerning the competence, performance and environment required in the practice of complex ablation procedures.
- Source :
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Archives of cardiovascular diseases [Arch Cardiovasc Dis] 2019 Jan; Vol. 112 (1), pp. 67-73. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Aug 27. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- The introduction of catheter ablation techniques has vastly improved the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. However, as complex ablations are technically demanding and can cause various complications, they require a high level of expertise to maximize success rates and minimize complication rates. As French recommendations regarding the required technical competence and equipment are not yet available, this position paper has been compiled by the Working Group of Pacing and Electrophysiology of the French Society of Cardiology, detailing the required features of an interventional cardiac electrophysiological centre for complex ablation procedures: (1) sufficient institutional volume; (2) physician training, qualifications and experience; (3) paramedical staff training and attendance; and (4) institutional facilities and technical equipment. The importance of being able to diagnose, monitor and manage complications associated with complex ablations is highlighted. Supplemental hospital-based resources are also discussed, such as anaesthesia, surgical back-up, intensive care, haemodynamic assistance and imaging. Further, the ideal features of an interventional cardiac electrophysiology training centre are considered. Lastly, the need for quality evaluations and national registries for complex ablations is discussed.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac diagnosis
Arrhythmias, Cardiac physiopathology
Cardiology education
Catheter Ablation adverse effects
Consensus
Credentialing standards
Education, Medical, Graduate standards
France
Humans
Treatment Outcome
Arrhythmias, Cardiac surgery
Cardiology standards
Catheter Ablation standards
Clinical Competence standards
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1875-2128
- Volume :
- 112
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Archives of cardiovascular diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30166064
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acvd.2018.05.006