Welcome to the PulseCath academy

The PulseCath Academy consists of several sections and levels. It provides online training on the iVAC 2L, percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device for interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, cathlab staff and distributors. To gain practical experience with iVAC 2L you can contact us directly for onsite training, hands-on workshops in combination with a simulator or live case training in a Center of Excellence.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Learn when to use the short term percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD), iVAC 2L in clinical practice
  • Understand the differences between pulsatile and continuous flow
  • Understand the technology behind the device
  • Gain a better understanding of how the iVAC 2L is more efficient
  • Learn how to identify the right patient (high-risk PCI)
  • Learn when to use iVAC 2L vs Impella CP
  • Further understanding of large bore access management
  • Center of excellences

    Center

    Erasmus MC - Rotterdam - The Netherlands
    Amphia ziekenhuis - Breda - The Netherlands
    CINRE hospital - Bratislava - Slovakia
    University Hospital Center Zagreb - Croatia
    Central Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration - Warsaw - Poland
    Hospital de Bellvitge - Barcelona - Spain
    Christian Medical College - Vellore - India
    University Hospital Martin - Slovakia

    Doctor

    Heart glossary

    Understanding the various components and terms related to the heart can be helpful in understanding its functioning and in diagnosing and treating heart conditions.

    Webinars

    The Benefits of iVAC 2L in clinical practice

    In this video series, Professor Nicolas van Mieghem will discuss the benefits of iVAC 2L in clinical practice and will share the learnings and key outcomes from the Pulse Trial, and the effect of next generation pulsatile mechanical circulatory support (MCS).

    Watch the complete webinar
    Session 1

    Introduction

    Session 2

    MCS indications and patient selection

    Session 3

    Overview: Percutaneous MCS Systems

    Session 4

    Key Findings: Clinical Experience high-risk PCI next generation MCS protected in Erasmus MC

    Session 5

    Patient screening and access site management

    Session 6

    iVAC 2L® technology overview, procedure, technique and performance

    Session 7

    Summary: iVAC 2L ® and Mechanical Unloading

    Session 8

    Study Design and Population

    Session 9

    Key Findings

    Session 10

    iVAC 2L ® effects on Cardiac Mechanics

    Session 11

    Pulse Trial Conclusion

    Session 12

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Pulsatile LV support during high-risk PCI

    Dr. Joost Daemen from Erasmus Medical Centre in the Netherlands talks through some of the basic concepts of pulsatile LV support during high-risk PCI in 4 sessions

    Session 1

    Pulsatile LV support during high-risk PCI (the PulseCath iVAC 2L)

    Session 2

    The concept of pulsatile LV support (the PulseCath iVAC 2L)

    Session 3

    Pulsatile vs. Continuous percutaneous MCS

    Session 4

    Large bore access - basic concepts

    iVAC 2L experience review from Dr. Ota Hlinomaz

    Dr. Ota Hlinomaz reviews his experience of the iVAC 2L from CINRE hospital – Bratislava – Slovakia.

    Session 1

    Interview

    Session 2

    Case

    iVAC 2L experience review from Prof. Joško Bulum, MD, PhD

    Prof. Joško Bulum, MD, PhD reviews his experience of the iVAC 2L from UHC Zagreb.

    Session 1

    Interview

    Session 2

    Case

    iVAC 2L experience review from Dr. Joan Antoni Gómez

    Dr. Joan Antoni Gómez reviews his experience of the iVAC 2L from University Hospital of Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain.

    Session 1

    Procedure Steps iVAC 2L in Spanish

    Session 2

    iVAC 2L in High-Risk PCI Technical issues

    Complete webinar

    The Benefits of iVAC 2L in clinical practice

    Session 1

    Introduction

    Session 2

    MCS indications and patient selection

    Session 3

    Overview: Percutaneous MCS Systems

    Session 4

    Key Findings: Clinical Experience high-risk PCI next generation MCS protected in Erasmus MC

    Session 5

    Patient screening and access site management

    Session 6

    iVAC 2L® technology overview, procedure, technique and performance

    Session 7

    Summary: iVAC 2L ® and Mechanical Unloading

    Session 8

    Study Design and Population

    Session 9

    Key Findings

    Session 10

    iVAC 2L ® effects on Cardiac Mechanics

    Session 11

    Pulse Trial Conclusion

    Session 12

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Complete webinar

    Pulsatile LV support during high-risk PCI

    Session 1

    Pulsatile LV support during high-risk PCI (the PulseCath iVAC 2L)

    Session 2

    The concept of pulsatile LV support (the PulseCath iVAC 2L)

    Session 3

    Pulsatile vs. Continuous percutaneous MCS

    Session 4

    Large bore access - basic concepts

    Complete webinar

    iVAC 2L experience review from Dr. Ota Hlinomaz

    Session 1

    Interview

    Session 2

    Case

    Complete webinar

    iVAC 2L experience review from Prof. Joško Bulum, MD, PhD

    Session 1

    Interview

    Session 2

    Case

    Complete webinar

    iVAC 2L experience review from Dr. Joan Antoni Gómez

    Session 1

    Procedure Steps iVAC 2L in Spanish

    Session 2

    iVAC 2L in High-Risk PCI Technical issues

    Case-in-a-box congress - video 7

    Case-in-a-box congress - video 6

    Case-in-a-box congress - video 5

    Case-in-a-box congress - video 4

    Case-in-a-box congress - video 3

    Case-in-a-box congress - video 2

    Case-in-a-box congress - video 1

    Case-in-a-box number 2: Al Qassimi Hospital February 2023

    Case-in-a-box number 1: Al Qassimi Hospital February 2023

    iVAC 2L Procedure Steps

    iVAC 2L Setup

    iVAC 2L Trouble Shooting

    iVAC 2L Clinical Effect

    Complete webinar

    Academy

    Session