Simplici-T^® Annuloplasty System

Education & Training - Medtronic EDGE^SM Education Program

The Medtronic EDGE^SM education program offers a wide variety of multi-faceted training events designed to expand the skills of the cardiac surgeons, empower them to better control their future, and enable them to thrive in a world filled with new opportunities. The program gives cardiac surgeons an opportunity to enhance their skills by working with leading experts in the field of cardiac surgery, including:

> Peer-to-peer training with Peter Knight, MD
> Peer-to-peer training with Tirone David, MD

Contact your Medtronic representative for more information on training.

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