BEATING HEART
The Beating Heart Attachment features a specialized balloon designed for insertion into synthetic or biological hearts.
Controlled by the CALIFIA® software, the balloon effectively regulates heart rate and cardiac contractility, providing a realistic simulation for teaching various operative techniques, including cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass.
The CALIFA® simulator has been an invaluable asset at the STS Resident’s Bootcamp. Its realistic physiological simulations and diverse scenarios challenge residents to apply critical thinking and clinical skills. The software’s user-friendly interface and the newly introduced silicone heart model, which offers cleaner, repeatable practice, have significantly enhanced our training. Residents consistently rate our station as one of the most representative of real-world cardiac surgery skills. As a cardiac surgeon and educator, I see immense potential for this tool in surgical training programs.
Emmanuel Daon, M.D.
Professor, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery