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World’s first heart valve replacement using extended reality platform brings the operating room to the remote surgical specialist for virtual support during live procedures

Dr. Ali Abualsaud (right), an Interventional Cardiologist, wears a HoloLens headset while performing a minimally invasive procedure at the JGH to replace a patient’s failing aortic valve. Working with Dr. Abualsaud is Dr. Felix Ma, a Cardiac Surgeon.

Platform Significantly Reduces Travel as a Barrier to Patient Care

 MONTREAL – June 22, 2021 – The Jewish General Hospital (JGH), a member facility of the West-Central Montreal Health Authority (CIUSSS), together with Auger Groupe Conseil Inc. (AGC) and Medtronic Canada ULC ― a subsidiary of Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) ― have pioneered the first application of the Microsoft HoloLens for use in real-time, extended reality (XR) clinical support of a minimally invasive heart procedure.

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