Mechanical Circulatory Support in 2025

Mechanical Circulatory Support Workshop

Course Format

In-person meeting
Interactive Workshops including presentations and videos
Interactive device and technology demonstrations employing simulators
Hands-on wet- and dry-lab operative sessions
TE echo monitoring and assessment simulations

Course Overview

Mechanical Circulatory Support devices are currently playing an important role in the treatment of refractory advanced heart failure. Technology and surgical strategies are rapidly evolving and improving. However, knowledge transfer and methods to surmount the learning curve remain crucial to improve patients’ outcomes. The EACTS Mechanical Circulatory Support Workshop is an essential part of and a practical learning/application of the knowledge gained during the annual EACTS MCS Summit. Clinicians who want to acquire more skills in this delicate area will learn key aspects and vital skills of MCS surgical procedures from an internationally recognised group of experts.

Target Audience

Skills Level 2 – Residents in the final years of training and surgeons at the beginning of independent practice.
Cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac anaesthesiologists, cardiologists, residents, perfusionists and VAD
coordinators.

Mechanical Circulatory Support Summit