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Heart Team.

A multidisciplinary group of cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, imaging specialists, and other clinicians who collaborate to determine the optimal treatment strategy for each patient. Recommended by ACC/AHA guidelines for complex cardiac decisions.

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What is heart team?

A multidisciplinary group of cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, imaging specialists, and other clinicians who collaborate to determine the optimal treatment strategy for each patient. Recommended by ACC/AHA guidelines for complex cardiac decisions.

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