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Training recommendations required an update after more than 7 years to reflect new developments in imaging, indications, and techniques in catheterisation of patients with CHD.
This document provides updated AEPC recommendations for the structured training and assessment of cardiologists specializing in interventional catheterisation for congenital heart disease.
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Informs congenital catheterization training programs now; extends prior AEPC guidance with tiered competency requirements.
To reflect new developments in imaging, indications, and techniques in catheterisation of patients with CHD, the training recommendations of the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC) for the training in interventional catheterisation for CHD have been reviewed and updated after more than 7 years. They include detailed information about knowledge, skills, and approach to clinical practice expected from trainees at basic, intermediate, and advanced level.
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Krasemann et al. (2023) studied Congenital Heart Disease. Training guidelines was evaluated. The AEPC provides updated recommendations for training in interventional catheterisation for congenital heart disease, outlining requirements for basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
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