Transcatheter aortic valve replacement offers valuable lessons that can be applied to its mitral valve counterpart, according to imagers on the frontlines for both techniques.
Topping the list of must haves when rolling out a new complex PCI program are a solid mission to offer leading-edge technology, top-down administrative support, physician and nursing leadership, a quest for quality, and a well-oiled team.
More patients with complex diseases, added pressure to take care of them after discharge and greater expectations to demonstrate quality of care. Together, these cardiovascular service line (CVSL) realities translate into much more data to manage, and the need for someone to do it.