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- Title
Training, competence, and quality improvement in echocardiography: the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging Recommendations: update 2020.
- Authors
(Chair), Bogdan A Popescu; Stefanidis, Alexandros; Fox, Kevin F; Cosyns, Bernard; Delgado, Victoria; Salvo, Giovanni Di Di; Donal, Erwan; Flachskampf, Frank A; Galderisi, Maurizio; Lancellotti, Patrizio; Muraru, Denisa; Sade, Leyla Elif; Edvardsen, Thor; Bertrand, Reviewers: This document was reviewed by members of the 2018–2020 EACVI Scientific Documents Committee: Philippe
- Abstract
The primary mission of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) is 'to promote excellence in clinical diagnosis, research, technical development, and education in cardiovascular imaging'. Echocardiography is a key component in the evaluation of patients with known or suspected cardiovascular disease and is essential for the high quality and effective practice of clinical cardiology. The EACVI aims to update the previously published recommendations for training, competence, and quality improvement in echocardiography since these activities are increasingly recognized by patients, physicians, and payers. The purpose of this document is to provide the general requirements for training and competence in echocardiography, to outline the principles of quality evaluation, and to recommend a set of measures for improvement, with the ultimate goal of raising the standards of echocardiographic practice. Moreover, the document aims to provide specific guidance for advanced echo techniques, which have dramatically evolved since the previous publication in 2009.
- Subjects
DIGITAL diagnostic imaging; ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY; MEDICAL protocols; QUALITY assurance; JOB performance
- Publication
European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging, 2020, Vol 21, Issue 12, p1305
- ISSN
2047-2404
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/ehjci/jeaa266