[Qualifying criteria in cardiology].

The author presents a review of requirements of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and American College of Physicians to obtain qualification in the discipline of monitoring of haemodynamics, in echocardiography of adults, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and ECG loading tests. He mentions also requirements essential for maintenance of the acquired qualification. In the conclusion the author reflects on the possible application of these criteria under local conditions.