Building Excellence in Cardiac Care: Why the Heart Team Matters
Building Excellence in Cardiac Care: Why the Heart Team Matters
Source: Medical News, September 15, 2025. Adapted from ASNC 2025 (American Society of Nuclear Cardiology) discussions on the Heart Team, held on September 4–7, 2025, at the Caribe Royale Orlando, Florida.
Takeaways :
1. Multidisciplinary model – Modern cardiac care for heart failure, transplantation, atrial fibrillation, and valve disease relies on a coordinated team approach.
2. Global standards – Heart teams are a minimum requirement for international recognition as Centers of Excellence.
3. Shared expertise – Combining cardiologists, surgeons, electrophysiologists, imagers, nurses, rehab, and primary care ensures the best decisions for patients.
4. Bridging workforce gaps – Shortages in certain subspecialties can be addressed through collaboration, including contracting with external experts, professional engagement, or formal collaboration agreements, while building local expertise.
5. Better outcomes – Team-based care improves survival, quality of life, and delivers consistent, patient-centered results.
