Document Type
Article
Department
Internal Medicine (East Africa)
Abstract
The burden of cardiovascular disease is increasing globally, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) absorbing most of the burden while lacking the necessary healthcare infrastructure to combat the increase. In particular, the disparity in pacemaker implants between high-income countries and LMICs is glaring, partially spurned by reduced numbers of physicians and supporting staff who are trained in pacemaker implant technique. Herein, we will discuss current pacemaker implant training models, outline training frameworks that can be applied to underserved regions, and review adjunctive training techniques that can help supplement traditional training models in LMICs.
Publication (Name of Journal)
European Heart journal supplements
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suad134
Recommended Citation
Mohamed, J.,
Varwani, M.,
Raqib, A.,
Ozcan, E. E.
(2023). Improving implant training for physicians and their teams in under-represented regions. European Heart journal supplements, 25, 1-9.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/eastafrica_fhs_mc_intern_med/361
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