Transcatheter Valve (TCV) Certification Overview

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Video Summary

Lesson 1 of ACC's Transcatheter Valve Certification Overview course provides an overview of the current obstacles faced by structural heart programs in establishing and maintaining transcatheter valve programs. It highlights the prevalence of valvular heart disease and the potential benefits of transcatheter valve interventions for patients. The video also discusses the evolution of transcatheter valve devices, their FDA approvals, and the expanding indications for their use. It emphasizes the importance of meeting CMS requirements for reimbursement and participating in national registries. The video concludes by emphasizing the need for a marathon-like approach in the development of structural heart programs.

Keywords

ACC's Transcatheter Valve Certification Overview

obstacles faced by structural heart programs

valvular heart disease

transcatheter valve interventions

CMS requirements for reimbursement