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EDUCATION CRYOTHERAPY Arctic Front Training Program (AFTP) Focal Cryo Training Program Advanced Arctic Front Training Program (Advanced AFTP) NEW TO LEFT (N2L) PHASED RF NURSE/ TECHNICIAN COURSE Clinical Mentor Course for Phased RF System (CMC) Bordeaux PVAC GOLD Experience
CRYOTHERAPY ARCTIC FRONT PROGRAM (AFTP) Arctic Front Advance Peer-to-peer training program at an experienced Cryoballoon ablation center. This training involves live cases and theoretical presentations, allowing physicians to learn the best clinical and procedural practices for AF ablation using the Arctic Front Advance Cryoballoon. After this course you will be able to implement this technology into your AF ablation practice. The number of participants is limited to four enabling one-on-one interaction with physician trainers during live cases. Understand how Cryoballoon simplifies AF ablation Review the theory and practical impact of Cryothermal ablation Observe the set-up and step-by-step workflow of using Arctic Front Advance through several live case observations Acquire skills needed to perform Cryoballoon procedures safely, effectively and efficiently with Cryoballoon system Learn tips and techniques to optimize catheter maneuvering and PV occlusion How to interpret indicators for successful ablations (e.g. occlusion, time-to-isolation, temperature) Leverage EP trainers' extensive experience with Cryoballoon technology to optimize clinical outcomes and best procedural practices Gain familiarity with the latest clinical evidence on Arctic Front Advance FOCAL CRYO PROGRAM Electrophysiologists who wish to start performing AF ablation procedures using cryoballoon.
CRYOTHERAPY Focal Cryo Catheter FOCAL CRYO PROGRAM Peer-to-peer training program at an experienced focal cryoablation center. The training involves live cases and theoretical presentations, allowing physicians to learn the best clinical and procedural practices for catheter ablations using the Freezor family of catheters. The number of participants is limited to four enabling one-on-one interaction with physician trainers during live cases. Review the theory and practical impact of Cryothermal ablation Observe and learn from physician experts during several live case observations Understand the fundamentals of EP studies for atrial arrhythmias such as AVNRT, Atrial Flutter, WPW Identification of the ablation target sites Learn the principles of CryoMapping/CryoAblation Obtain a deeper knowledge of current clinical evidence on cryoablation Electrophysiologists who wish to start performing focal cryo procedures using Freezor family of catheters. ADVANCED ARCTIC FRONT PROGRAM
CRYOTHERAPY ADVANCED ARCTIC FRONT PROGRAM (ADVANCED AFTP) Peer-to-peer training program at an experienced Cryoballoon ablation center. This training involves live cases and theoretical presentations, allowing physicians to learn the best clinical and procedural practices for complex AF ablation using the Arctic Front Advance Cryoballoon. The number of participants is limited to 10 enabling close interaction with the Faculty. Observe how to manage challenging/ complex cases using Arctic Front Advance through theoretical sessions and live case observations Learn tips and techniques to optimize catheter maneuvering and PV occlusion How to interpret indicators for successful ablations (e.g. occlusion, time-to-isolation, temperature) Leverage EP trainers' extensive experience with Cryoballoon technology to optimize clinical outcomes and best procedural practices. Gain familiarity with the latest clinical evidence on Arctic Front Advance. Sharing your experience with your peers about challenging cases you faced during clinical practice. ARCTIC FRONT PROGRAM Electrophysiologists who wish to improve their skills during AF ablation procedures using cryoballoon.
PHASED RF CLINICAL MENTOR COURSE FOR PHASED RF SYSTEM (CMC) PVAC GOLD Peer-to-peer training program at an experienced AF ablation center. This training involves live cases and theoretical presentations, allowing physician to learn the best clinical and procedural practices for AF ablation using the Phased RF technology. After this course you will be able to implement this technology into your AF ablation practice. The number of participants is limited to four enabling one-on-one interaction with physician trainers during live cases. Understand the step-by-step workflow of using Phased RF catheters through live case observations Acquire skills needed to perform Phased RF procedures safely, effectively and efficiently Learn techniques to optimize catheter position Understand the theory and practical implications of Phased RF energy delivery Develop signal interpretation skills to verify PVI using the Phased RF catheter Leverage and learn from physician trainers' deep experience with Phased RF technology to achieve PVI to optimize clinical outcomes Observe expert physician and procedural and clinical workflow which can offer effective AF ablation treatment in a short procedure Learn the latest clinical data and current publications on PVAC GOLD BORDEAUX PVAC GOLD EXPERIENCE Electrophysiologists who wish to start performing AF ablation procedures using the Phased RF system.
PHASED RF DOWNLOAD PVAC GOLD PROGRAM BORDEAUX PVAC GOLD EXPERIENCE Peer-to-peer course designed to educate physicians on Phased RF biophysics and technology fundamentals with a combination of different learning experiences. This is a 2-day educational program held at the IHU LIRYC-Electrophysiology and Heart Model Institute and the Hôpital Haut-Lévêque in Bordeaux, France. The number of participants is limited to four enabling hands-on practice in animal lab and one-on-one interaction with physician trainers during live cases. Understand Phased RF biophysics and technology fundamentals Perform ablations with PVAC GOLD in animal models, specifically thigh muscle and intracardiac ablations as well as ablations Assess lesion quality through dissection of porcine thigh and intracardiac tissues Practice key handling techniques by performing PVI on PVAC simulator Observe the set-up and step-by-step workflow of using PVAC GOLD through a live case observation Leverage the centers extensive experience with Phased RF to learn procedural fundamentals, tips and tricks Learn the latest clinical data and current publications on PVAC GOLD CLINICAL MENTOR COURSE FOR PHASED RF SYSTEM (CMC) Electrophysiologists familiar with Phased RF, who want to gain a deeper understanding of the technology capabilities.
NEW TO LEFT (N2L) A stepwise peer-to-peer training program covering all aspects of AF ablation procedures. Step 1 is a two day classroom based theoretical training of the AF ablation procedure. The number of participants is limited to ten enabling one-on-one interaction and coaching from physician trainers during simulated cases. Step 2 is a three day observational training visit at an experienced EP lab which performs cryoballoon AF ablation procedures. Each training hopsital hosts a small group of three or four physicians in order to maximise the interaction and learning experience during live cases. Step 3 is performing cryoballoon ablation in your center with the support of the experienced AF ablation proctors. Recognition of AF ablation therapy as standard of care (including AF guidelines review, patient selection criteria and patient follow up management Anatomy of the left atrium through porcine heart dissection lab Manipulation of specific devices required for left atrial procedures Ability to access the left atrium by transseptal approach Ability to anticipate and manage issues related to AF ablations Ability to interupt the electrical signals in the left atrium Ability to successfully perform a complete AF ablation procedure using AF Solutions technologies Electrophysiologists that are proficient in performing EP procedures in the right atrium, and wish to extend their knowledge and skills to perform atrial fibrillation ablations with AF Solutions technologies. DOWNLOAD N2L BROCHURE
NURSE/ TECHNICIAN COURSE This program provides the essential information to support the wide variety of EP Lab procedures. The training includes tips and tricks of catheters management, pacing and ablation strategies, pacing and PVI validation techniques. The average number of participants is ten to be able to maximise the learning experience and interaction with physician trainers. Theoretical basics of cardiac electrophysiology Fundamental principles of EP studies and catheter ablations Understand mechanisms of arrhythmias, with emphasis on EP diagnostics Learn EGM interpretation and different pacing protocols Understand the ablation techniques for the most common arrhythmias Understand heart anatomy landmarks and consequences on ablation techniques Understand the key principles of invasive diagnostic of cardiac arrhythmias and associated ablation techniques Put principles in practice during interactive workshops on tracings interpretation Understand the key principles underlying the lesion formation with the Cryoballoon and the Phased RF catheters Become familiar with the specific tools involved in Cryoballoon and Phased RF ablation procedures Know the Cryoballoon and Phased RF procedure steps and be sensitive to the associated best practices Learn how to validate PV isolation with the Achieve and PVAC catheters Put principles in practice during interactive workshops Nurses/technicians who support EP procedures
ONLINE WWW.MEDTRONICACADEMY.COM Register yourself to participate in these courses and access educational content: ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE CRYOBALLOON PROCEDURE Arctic Front Advance CryoBalloon Procedure with Dr. Darryl Wells. CMAP - PHRENIC NERVE MONITORING Phrenic Nerve Monitoring Dr. Marcin Kowalski discusses phrenic nerve monitoring using the CMAP technique. AVOIDING PHRENIC NERVE IMPAIRMENT Avoiding Phrenic Nerve Impairment with Dr. Jason Andrade. LEARNING OBJECTIVE: 1. Best practices for cryoballoon ablation by Arctic Front Advance in paroxysmal and persistent AF patients LEARNING OBJECTIVE: 1. CMAP for phrenic nerve monitoring during Cryoablation 1. Phrenic nerve and left atrial anatomy 2. Techniques for phrenic nerve monitoring during cryoablation
ONLINE WWW.MEDTRONICACADEMY.COM Register yourself to participate in these courses and access educational content: PVAC ECG INTERPRETATION FOR PVI - Drs. Mattias Duytschaever and Thomas Deneke explain the theoretical and technical aspects of verifying pulmonary vein isolation with PVAC. 1. Verify pulmonary vein isolation using different pacing techniques 2. Signal interpretation ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY STUDIES EP studies definition showing all the component used in the EP Lab describing all the basic maneuvers performed by EP doctors. 1. Techniques and components of a cardiac electrophysiology (EP) study 2. Catheter placement in the body 3. Cardiac signal measurement and stimulation techniques ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY MAPPING Navigation and mapping tools used in EP Lab to help physician during EP studies. 1. Objectives and general applications of electrophysiology (EP) mapping 2. Setup, equipment, and procedures used in both sequential and simultaneous activation mapping of the heart s electrical activity 3. Different techniques of EP mapping and their potential applications.
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