This course
This course is designed for interventional cardiologists and nurses seeking to master the use of percutaneous left ventricular assist devices (PLVADs) in patients with high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or cardiogenic shock.
Through a highly interactive format featuring lectures, case presentations, live cases, and hands-on training, participants will gain a deep understanding of PLVAD technology, indications, and optimal management strategies. This course is ideal for those looking to implement or expand a PLVAD program at their institution.
Key reasons to attend
- Live cases
- Interactive course
- Hands-on training
Objectives
Learn all you need to know about PLVAD.
| Target audience | Interventional cardiologists and nurses seeking to master the use of percutaneous left ventricular assist devices (PLVADs) |
| Max. number of participants | tbd |
| Course directors | Dr. Koen Teeuwen, Interventional cardiologist, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven
Faculty |
| When and duration | Date to be determined, two-day course |
| Venue | Hotel: Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne, Vestdijk 47, 5611 CA Eindhoven Catharina Hospital, Michelangelolaan 2, Eindhoven, the Netherlands |
| Accreditation | CME accreditation will be requested |
Program
| Day 1: 19:00–22:30 Hotel Pullman |
Clinical Case Presentations Participants Scientific Dinner |
| Day 2: 08:30–12:30 Catharina Hospital |
a.o. Mechanical circulatory support in patients with acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock and high-risk patientsLive case or live in the box case |
| Day 2: 13:15–16:00 Catharina Hospital |
a.o. Hands-on training (rotation every 20 min)
Live case or live in the box |