Impella® Simulation with Perfused Cadavers for Cardiac Surgeons
Target audience: This course is designed for U.S.–based Cardiothoracic Surgeons, across all stages of practice, who are integrating or further expanding the Impella® platform into their surgical practice. Participants must have prior experience implanting Impella 5.5® and familiarity with RP Flex™ and are looking to further refine technical skills and clinical decision-making in advanced tMCS strategies. **Attendees from outside the US need written approval from Professional Education leadership prior to registration.
Friday Nov. 6
7 a.m. PST
Friday Nov. 6
3:30 p.m. PST
Aloft by Marriott Henderson
2631 St Rose Pkwy
Henderson, NV
Mark Anderson, M.D.
Jessica Heimes, DO, FACS
Raymond C. Lee, M.D.
Excel in Advanced Techniques in a Hands-On Setting.
Dive into a full-day, immersive training experience designed for clinicians who want to
elevate their expertise. This cadaver lab-based program combines interactive simulations with expert-led instruction, giving you the confidence to manage complex cases.
Work side-by-side with leading faculty as you practice real-world techniques for Impella 5.5® and RP Flex™ devices—including implant, management, and explant procedures.
Through perfusion-based cadaver labs and focused small-group learning, you’ll gain
practical skills and actionable insights you can apply immediately in your practice.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Identify appropriate patient selection criteria in the context of cardiogenic shock
and right ventricular dysfunction/failure.
• Cultivate procedural expertise and best practices with Impella 5.5® and RP Flex™
Insertion, Explant & Troubleshooting per IFU standards, direct and axillary
approaches.
• Deepen skills in applying current guidelines and data to support decision‑making.