Posts Tagged ‘mitral valve’
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular: Recognized for Excellence in Mitral Valve Repair for the Third Time
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular has once again been recognized with a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award from the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation. This marks the third consecutive year of Inova being recognized for a demonstrated record of superior outcomes for degenerative mitral valve repair. The Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center…
Read MoreA Second Chance: New Procedure Repairs Worn-Out Replacement Mitral Valves
Matthew W. Sherwood, MD, is board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He practices at the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute. Read Dr. Sherwood’s profile. Earlier this month, the structural heart team at the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute performed a new procedure to replace a leaky heart valve in an 87-year-old…
Read MoreInova Heart and Vascular Institute Offers New Treatment for Mitral Valve Repair
Bryan D. Raybuck, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is board certified in interventional cardiology. This month, the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute is pleased to begin offering a new device to treat mitral valve disease. The procedure using this device offers a new treatment option for patients who are not good candidates for open-heart surgery. The mitral…
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