Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device (PLVAD) for High-Risk PCI and Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiology
Coronary, Heart failure
(Specialized) Nurse, Fellow, Medical Specialist, Physician Assistant
On site

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
Dr. Bimmer Claessen, Amsterdam UMC
Dr. Adriaan Kraaijeveld, UMC Utrecht
Prof. Dr. Pim Tonino, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven
Dr. Pieter-Jan Vlaar, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven

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)

  • Echo guided puncture
  • Impella® implantation model
  • Impella® console/Impella connect®

Live case or live in the box

Contact and registration

tec@catharinaziekenhuis.nl