Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

_{• Realistic LAA occluder behavior provides the ideal environment to test strategies on a variety of anatomies to understand how to choose the correct device size.}

_{• Built in step-by-step expert guidance encourages self learning without the need for proctoring.}

_{• Train as a team with an echocardiographer or individually using preset echo views for ICE and TEE.}

_{• Built-in complications such as cardiac tamponade and aortic puncture show the importance of careful tool manipulation.}

_{• Practice of careful and controlled device manipulation in the LA.}

_{• Visual aids such as labeled anatomical structures shorten the learning curve.}

_{• Detailed metrics and benchmarking tools allow users to track progress to help optimize training and identify areas that need improvement.}

_{• Ability to run each case with or without assistance to help with retention and identify knowledge gaps}

_{• Become familiar with the procedure steps to ensure correct occluding device placement}

_{• Choose correct device size based on anatomy and measurements}

_{• Learn how to perform transseptal puncture}

_{• Become familiar with ICE and TEE}

_{• Identify and manage complications}

_{• Gain experience with the transseptal assembly}

_{• Manipulate devices and manage anatomical variations}

_{• Recognize important anatomical landmarks}

_{• Utilize needle pressure to confirm location}

_{• Identify inadvertent aortic puncture or tamponade}

_{• Learn when to administer heparin to prevent clot formation}