What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to define the core competencies required for effective geriatric cardiology practice in older adults.

January 18, 2026Journal of Clinical MedicineOpen Access

Core Competencies of the Modern Geriatric Cardiologist: A Framework for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care in Older Adults

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Key result

Study identifies four key competencies for geriatric cardiologists managing complex cardiovascular care in older adults.

Design

Narrative review

Authors

RERémi EsserHeart Failure & Transplant AMAlejandro MondragonHôpital La Porte Verte MLMarine LarbaneixHeart Failure & Transplant

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

May inform cardiogeriatric training curricula; leaves open prospective validation of impact on outcomes.

Key Points

The aim is to define the core competencies required for effective geriatric cardiology practice in older adults.
Synthesis of evidence from cardiology, geriatrics, heart failure, and palliative care literature.
Integration of clinical expertise in cardiogeriatric care pathways.
Identification of key competencies through narrative review.
Four major domains of competencies were identified: advanced cardiovascular expertise, comprehensive geriatric assessment, a communication mindset, and system-based competencies.
Vital competencies include adapting to ageing physiology and frailty, integrating geriatric assessments, and coordinating multidisciplinary care.
Focus on shared decision-making under uncertainty and efficient care transitions was emphasized.

Structured PICO

Population

Older adults with cardiovascular disease, presenting with advanced age, frailty, multimorbidity, and functional vulnerability

This review defines a framework of four core competencies for geriatric cardiologists to address the complex care needs of an ageing cardiovascular population.

Cite This Study

Esser et al. (2026) studied this question. The study identifies four key competencies essential for geriatric cardiologists to effectively manage complex cardiovascular care in older adults.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c776ceb60fb80d1395aef https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15020749

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Core Competencies of the Modern Geriatric Cardiologist: A Framework for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care in Older Adults

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

Core Competencies of the Modern Geriatric Cardiologist: A Framework for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care in Older Adults

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider