Synergy, not Silos: The Intersection of Medical and Surgical Training in Advanced Heart Failure

Multidisciplinary care is a central tenant that impacts every patient with heart failure (HF) who may benefit from advanced therapies. Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology (AHFTC) specialists and cardiac surgeons come together to evaluate and care for these patients holistically based on the current evidence, yet cross-training between the two specialties often feels sparse and informal. As we have applied to AHFTC and thoracic transplantation/mechanical circulatory support (MCS) fellowships, we have noted a paucity of structured training between fields and have desired more information about the ecosystem of a program as a whole.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research