As demand for electrophysiology (EP) procedures accelerates globally, a persistent challenge continues to face clinicians and medical device companies alike: How do we train effectively, at scale, in a world with shrinking access to hands-on learning— especially as EP technologies continue to advance in sophistication?

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The Problem: Training Is Lagging Behind the Growth of EP

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation is rising, and ablation procedures are now among the fastest growing in cardiology. Yet, despite this growth, real-world EP training is becoming increasingly difficult to access. Here's why:

• Physicians have less time and fewer opportunities to travel to specialized training centers.
• Cath lab access is limited, and procedural downtime is hard to come by.
• Medical device reps struggle to deliver effective, engaging demonstrations outside of traditional environments.
• New devices and complex systems require more than a PowerPoint to fully understand.
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It’s a system bottleneck — and one that threatens to slow the adoption of innovative technologies and delay the upskilling of EP teams.

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The Solution: A Smarter, Portable Approach to Training

Enter EP Essentials (Pre-Release Edition) — the latest portable simulation innovation from Mentice. Designed to meet the realities of today’s training environment, this single-screen, ultra-portable solution delivers immersive electrophysiology training, while enabling effective device demonstration directly into the hands of physicians and field reps.

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“We have designed the MVP version of EP Essentials for one reason,” says Oscar Sundell, Product Manager, Mentice. “To remove the friction from high-impact, hands-on training and demo sessions. It’s a training lab in a tablet.”

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What It Does:

• Simulates core EP procedures such as pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) via RF ablation
• Enables anatomical mapping, signal interpretation, and catheter navigation
• Supports versatile device interaction via emulated catheter handles— with or without haptic hardware, depending on the training environment
• Runs on a lightweight single-screen setup, making it ideal for travel, offices, or small-group sessions
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With EP Essentials MVP, reps no longer need to rely on cath labs, and physicians no longer need to wait for off-site training. Education can happen anywhere — at a hospital, in a break room, or during a quick visit.

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Who It’s For:

• Physicians & EP Fellows seeking accessible, hands-on practice
• Medical Device Reps who want to demonstrate complex technology more effectively
• Clinical Educators & KOLs looking to scale their impact

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Why It Matters:

This isn’t just about convenience — it’s about impact. Effective, immersive training leads to:

• Faster device adoption
• Greater procedural confidence
• Improved patient outcomes
• Stronger MDI–physician engagement through hands-on product demonstrations

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As the electrophysiology (EP) market continues its rapid expansion — projected to exceed $22 billion by 2030 — the demand for skilled clinicians and effective training is rising just as fast. With more than 1.1 million ablation procedures performed annually and atrial fibrillation affecting over 43 million people worldwide, the need for scalable, accessible, and hands-on learning has never been greater.* Tools like EP Essentials (Pre-Release Edition) are critical in ensuring that the training ecosystem can evolve in step with the complexity of new devices, the pace of innovation, and the global need for high-quality care delivery.

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Ready to Experience EP Essentials (Pre-Release Edition) Firsthand?

The EP Essentials MVP will be demoed live at HRS 2025 — but if you can’t make it to Boston, Mentice is offering virtual walkthroughs and on-site demo opportunities.

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Request your personalized demo today — and see how EP Essentials can transform your training and engagement strategy.

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Sources

* Electrophysiology Market Predicted to Hit $22.651 Billion by 2030