SCAI, other groups broaden PCI competency criteria
Criteria for evaluating interventionalists' competence should involve a number of factors in addition to procedural volume, according to a document released by SCAI and two other cardiology groups. The document, which updates the 2007 statement, defines 14 metrics under six domains, including patient care and procedure skills, and interpersonal and communication skills. "How volume correlates to outcomes is a little fuzzier than we thought, and while there is some correlation, there is no breaking point to the data that tells us what a minimum volume would be, and also, we recognize, there is so much more involved," said newly inducted SCAI President Dr. Theodore A. Bass, vice chairman of the writing committee. TheHeart.org (Montreal) (free registration)
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AHA advocates surveys to facilitate communication with patients
Asking heart patients to complete a standardized survey about their cardiovascular health and quality of life may help physicians deliver superior care and achieve better patient outcomes, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Questionnaires vary by diagnosis, but each is designed to gauge patients' mental and physical function and emotional well-being. "Cardiovascular patient health status measures may also inform clinical decision making, target health care resources, and enable accurate surveillance of disease burden," the authors wrote. MedPage Today (free registration)
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Majority of deaths within 30 days of angioplasty are not PCI-related
A study of 4,078 patients who underwent angioplasty found that more than half of those who died within 30 days of the procedure did so because of complications unrelated to the intervention. Patients whose deaths were unrelated to the procedure faced higher likelihood of presenting in cardiac arrest or cardiogenic shock, had a higher incidence of heart failure and were more likely to die during admission, according to the study. The study also found that death certificates were less accurate than patient charts in noting the cause of death. The research raises questions about the use of 30-day mortality as a quality metric. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)/Reuters
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Join "Heart Health 4 Moms" chat on Twitter
Take an hour this week to help expand awareness of cardiovascular disease in women, especially women who experienced certain pregnancy complications. In recognition of Preeclampsia Awareness Month, SCAI is joining "Heart Health 4 Moms," a one-hour Twitter chat that will start at 1 p.m. (Eastern Time) this Thursday, May 16. Join the conversation with #PreAM13. Learn more.
Who will you nominate for MSCAI?
Announcing ... the Master Fellow of SCAI (MSCAI) category of fellowship. The MSCAI designation was developed to recognize SCAI Fellows who have been recognized by their peers for demonstrated excellence in Invasive/Interventional Cardiology over a career, manifested by a commitment to the highest levels of clinical care, innovation, publication and teaching. SCAI will begin accepting nominations on June 1. Find out more and start thinking about who you will nominate.
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