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Osso VR, the leader in immersive procedural training, announces a groundbreaking collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to develop a state-of-the-art training curriculum for left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) procedures.

The strategic partnership marks a significant leap forward in the field of medical education, leveraging virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance interventional cardiologists training.

The Focus: Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)

The co-developed curriculum focuses on LAAO, a critical procedure that reduces stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation. Mastering LAAO requires a diverse skillset, including Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE). Osso VRs immersive platform addresses this by providing:

ACCs goal is to improve access to high-quality cardiovascular care. We are thrilled to collaborate with Osso VR to augment traditional interventional training for some of the more complex and cutting-edge procedures in our field, said Ami Bhatt, MD, FACC, ACC Chief Innovation Officer. This collaboration is the first step in a broader effort to increase access to consistent interventional cardiovascular care in the U.S. and globally.

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Osso VR and ACC to Develop Cardiac Procedure Training with VR - HIT Consultant