GENERAL INFORMATION

Objective

 

Two days of faculty-led training on pulsed field ablation with the VOLT™ PFA System: technology, workflow and contact sensing, biological and clinical impact, and comparative perspectives against pentaspline and cryoballoon. Two live cases, a three-station hands-on rotation and a small group workshop.

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Key Topics

  •  VOLT™ PFA Technology & Contact Sensing
  • Clinical Impact and Competitive PFA Landscape
  •  Live Cases and Hands-On Training

Faculty

Prof. Dr. Roland Tilz

Prof. Dr. Charlotte Eitel

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jan-Per Wenzel

Dr. Sascha Hatahet

Dr. Sorin Popescu

Dr. Roman Mamaev

Dr. Behnam Subin

Download the agenda here.

Agenda

 

Day 1

Thursday, 05.11.2026

08:30 Registration   & Welcome Coffee

09:00 Official Opening

SESSION   I: Technology, Workflow & Fundamentals

09:15 The   VOLT™ Balloon: Workflow, Technology & Practical Tips

09:45 VOLT™   PFA: Mechanisms, Electroanatomy & Contact Sensing

LIVE   CASE I: VOLT™-Guided PVI

10:15 Live   Case

11:30 Discussion   & Short Break

SESSION   II: Biological and Clinical Impacts

12:00 Hemolysis   & Renal Function after VOLT™

12:30 Myocardial   Injury & Inflammation after VOLT™

13:00 Lunch Break

HANDS-ON   TRAINING: 3 STATIONS (Rotation)

14:00 Station   1: Simulator Training

14:00 Station   2: VOLT™ Balloon “Device Lab”

14:00 Station   3: Groin Management & Vascular Closure

15:30 Coffee   & Networking

SESSION   III: Comparative Perspectives

16:30 VOLT™   vs. Pentaspline

17:00 VOLT™   vs. Cryoballoon

 

19:00 Group Dinner in Lübeck

Day 2

Friday, 06.11.2026

08:30 Coffee & Arrival

SESSION   IV: Sedation, Studies & Future Developments

09:00 PFA without Propofol: AWAKE-AF Concept

09:30 VOLT™   CE Mark,   VOLT-AF IDE & RCT Design

LIVE   CASE II: Complex TactiFlex Duo™-Guided PVI

10:00 Live Case

11:30 Break

SESSION   V: Advanced Strategies & Redo Procedures

11:45 Redo PVIs after VOLT™

12:15 Posterior   Wall, Lines & SVC Isolation

12:45 Lunch Break

SMALL   GROUP WORKSHOP

13:45 Implementing   the VOLT™ Workflow

CLOSING   SESSION

14:45 Key   Take-Home Messages & Certificate Presentation

Venue

Hotel

Department of Rhythmology University Heart Center University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH)

Campus Lübeck

Ratzeburger Allee 160

23538 Lübeck, Germany

Hotel Kaiserhof Deluxe

Kronsforder Allee 11-13

23560 Lübeck

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DISCLOSURE

For customers, potential customers, and their respective employees and authorized medical representatives: Due to transparency laws at the state and federal levels in the U.S. and globally, Abbott may be required to disclose the value of benefits provided to licensed physicians, nurses, and other professionals. Consequently, Abbott may be obliged to report the value of accommodation, travel expenses, and food and beverages provided in connection with this educational activity to the relevant authorities.

MEALS

Meals will be provided in accordance with the agenda. Please note that Abbott adheres to the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. Therefore, we cannot provide meals for spouses or guests of participants.

November 5, 2026 - Nov. 6, 2026 

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Eastern Time

 

Alexandra Neuendorff

alexandra.neuendorff@abbott.com