The role of a simulator-based course in coronary angiography on performance in real life cath lab.

Background: The aim of this study was to explore if a course consisting of lectures combined with simulator training in coronary angiography (CA) could accelerate the early learning curve when performing CA on patients.Knowledge in performing CA is included in the curriculum for the general cardiologist. The method, according to American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology guidelines, for this training is not well defined but simulator training is proposed to be an option.

The use of fluoroscopy to construct learning curves for coronary angiography.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess learning curves for coronary angiography using registry data from the Swedish Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty Registry (SCAAR).

Background: ACC and ESC guidelines for cardiologists in training recommend 200-300 coronary angiographies as primary operator. Whether this is safe or sufficient to reach an adequate proficiency level is not known.