Guidelines for training, credentialing, and maintenance of competence for the performance of coronary angioplasty: A report from the interventional cardiology committee and the training program standards committee of the society for cardiac angiography and interventions
β Scribed by Cowley, Michael J. ;Faxon, David P. ;Holmes, David R.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1993
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 419 KB
- Volume
- 30
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0098-6569
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
This report suggests updated guidelines for training, credentialing, and maintenance of proficiency in coronary angioplasty and for the newer, more advanced interventional techniques; and recommends establishment of a subspecialty examination for certification of special competencies in international cardiology.Β© 1993 WiieyβLiss, Inc.
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