Hands-on training for closure of structural heart defects
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ASD and PFO occlusion is designed for electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists, and cardiac surgeons who wish to improve their or their team’s understanding of the fundamental steps and critical learning points for Atrial Septal Defects and Patent Foramen Ovale occlusion. The module allows for safe and effective training of either individuals or multi-disciplinary teams.
This module assumes familiarity with echocardiography and expert knowledge of the atrial anatomy. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) or intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) with live Doppler visualization is available during the whole procedure. Mentice ASD/PFO occlusion allows for training on catheterization and examination of the left atrium, septum and defect pathology assessment, secure deployment of an appropriate occluder, and assessment of the device configuration after deployment. Training on various pathologies and adverse events is carried out in a safe environment, which prepares the operator for real procedures in the operating room.
Train with real clinical devices across a flexible, compact simulation setup designed for structured procedural practice.
• Variety of ASD pathologies including multifenestrated ASD and minimal rims
• Selection of PFO pathologies including thick secundum and aneurysmatic septum
• Echocardiography (ICE and TEE) for all steps in the procedure
• Integrated Doppler flow visualization throughout the procedure
• Measurement capabilities, allowing assessment of the ASD or PFO using fluoroscopy as well as echocardiography
• Realistic device and anatomy appearance
• Drug administration
• Complication training
• Live metrics for instant feedback
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• Examine the ASD or PFO using ICE or TEE and understand the various views to assess the pathology in a correct way
• Properly catheterize the left atrium across the defect or PFO, using echo and fluoroscopy as guidance
• Assess of the ASD or PFO using a sizing balloon and stop flow technique for proper device selection
• Demonstrate proper device deployment using fluoroscopy, ICE and TEE
• Master device deployment in a variety of pathologies, e.g. avoid device prolapse in defects when the aortic rims are small
• Recognize the signs of successful occluder deployment
ASD and PFO occlusion is designed for electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists, and cardiac surgeons who wish to improve their or their team’s understanding of the fundamental steps and critical learning points for Atrial Septal Defects and Patent Foramen Ovale occlusion. The module allows for safe and effective training of either individuals or multi-disciplinary teams.
This module assumes familiarity with echocardiography and expert knowledge of the atrial anatomy. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) or intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) with live Doppler visualization is available during the whole procedure. Mentice ASD/PFO occlusion allows for training on catheterization and examination of the left atrium, septum and defect pathology assessment, secure deployment of an appropriate occluder, and assessment of the device configuration after deployment. Training on various pathologies and adverse events is carried out in a safe environment, which prepares the operator for real procedures in the operating room.
Learn about patient selection and pre-operative planning
Understand the fundamentals of ICE and TEE
Prepares for challenging cases and teaches how to avoid complications
Train occluding a variety of different ASDs and PFO pathologies
Flow Diverter Case planning in Ankyras®
Import Case directly into VIST® simulator
Practice deployment in patient-specific anatomy
Discuss how this solution fits your simulation program, education initiative, or device-related needs.
Disclaimer & Regulatory Information
VIST® Ankyras® Flow Diverter Rehearsal is a training solution not intended for clinical use or decision making. Ankyras® is a medical device manufactured by Mentice Spain S.L. Mentice Spain S.L. is ISO 13485 certified. Ankyras® complies with the EU Medical Device Regulation (EU CE Mark, MDR 784032). ANKYRAS® is a medical software intended to assist healthcare professionals in the selection of a proper braided device for treatment of intracranial aneurysms. ANKYRAS® is intended for exclusive use by professional users.
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