OBJECTIVES
To provide training in the theoretical and practical aspects of cardiac electrophysiology, catheter ablation, pacing and implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation.

DURATION
12 months

CONTENT

• Understand basic cellular and whole organ electrophysiology related to normal physiology and cardiac arrhythmias.

• Manage patients with cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.

• Use surface electrocardiogram and other non-invasive tools such as signal averaging to evaluate complex cardiac arrhythmias.

• Use and interpret non-invasive studies such as Holter monitors and transtelephonic monitors in the investigation of patients with arrhythmias.

• Perform and interpret the upright tilt test in the investigation and management of patients with syncope.

• Perform and appropriately interpret intracardiac recordings and programmed electrical stimulation techniques for diagnosis and management of cardiac arrhythmias.

• Understand indications for appropriate use of pharmacological and non-pharmacologic therapy such as catheter ablation and surgery for arrhythmias, and be able to independently perform catheter ablation or arrhythmia surgery.

• Understand indications for technique of implantation and follow-up of permanent pacemakers (single and dual chambers) and be able to perform both single and dual chamber pacing.

• Understand indications for technique of implantation and follow-up of patients for antitachycardia devices and the automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

• MMed, MRCP or its equivalent.

• Completed at least 2 years of general training in Cardiology.

HANDS-ON TRAINING
Yes