What is the purpose of the ACCF/AHA/SCAI 2013 update of the clinical competence statement on coronary artery interventional procedures?
The purpose of the ACCF/AHA/SCAI 2013 update of the clinical competence statement on coronary artery interventional procedures is to provide an updated set of guidelines and recommendations for health care providers performing coronary artery interventional procedures. The update includes revised definitions of clinical competence, evidence-based performance measures, and quality metrics that have been adopted by the American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association, and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. The update also outlines the necessary training and experience required to achieve competence in this field.  