Aims:
To understand the use of social media to advance skillsets in Interventional Cardiology.
Background:
Traditionally, the means to stay current in cardiology have been subscription journals and both local and national symposiums.
Objective:
To demonstrate the use of the Twitter platform to disseminate procedural techniques, discuss interesting cases and quiz practicing physicians and trainees as a means to educate and advance the science and skills of this subspecialty.
Method:
Review the specific methods by Twitter is used to stay current in Interventional Cardiology
Result:
Twitter has helped to advance practice techniques, assess opinions and educate Interventional Cardiologist and trainees with case presentations.
Conclusion:
Twitter represents an excellent interactive educational modality for the global interventional community to share procedural techniques, share opinions and stay current on topics in interventional cardiology
Practicing Physicians Should Post on Social Media
