Digitally-Assisted Learning in Cardiac EP and CIED

The real value comes not only from practicing on simulators, but from structured evaluation, feedback, and clearly defined performance metrics. Trainees should only move to the next step once they have demonstrated a certain level of proficiency.

The vision is to create a European curriculum that combines simulation, assessment, and certification for both electrophysiology and implantable devices. Initiatives such as the “Simulation Village” at the EHRA Congress are important first steps toward this goal.

ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines present the official ESC position on key topics in cardiovascular medicine. They are based on the assessment of published evidence and consensus by an independent group of experts. The documents include standardized, graded recommendations for clinical practice and indicate the level of supporting evidence.

ESC Pocket Guidelines provide a compact, practice-oriented summary of the full guideline, including all recommendation classes and levels of evidence.

Clinical Consensus Statements provide guidance for clinical management on topics not covered or not covered in sufficient detail in existing or upcoming ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines by evaluating scientific evidence or exploring expert consensus in a structured way. 

Scientific Consensus Statements interpret scientific evidence and provide a summary position on the topic without specific advice for clinical practice.

Statements outline and convey the organisation’s position or policy on non-medical issues such as education, advocacy and ethical considerations.

ESC Quality Indicators enable healthcare providers to develop valid and feasible metrics to measure and improve the quality of cardiovascular care and describe, in a specific clinical situation, aspects of the process of care that are recommended (or not recommended) to be performed.