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Nashville, TN - Michael R. Petracek, MD of the Saint Thomas Heart Institute at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN, performed a minimally invasive mitral valve replacement under direct vision through a right thoracotomy during a live webcast on December 7 at 4:00 pm CT.
Dr. Petracek’s mitral technique is done without cross-clamp under cold fibrillation through a 2-inch incision. By eliminating ischemic time, Dr. Petracek is able to reduce post-surgical complications and patient recovery time. Dr. Michael Petracek moderated the live presentation, review valve selection criteria, surgical considerations, and address real-time web audience questions during the hour-long program.
Each year, over 120,000 Americans undergo valve replacement surgery. Newer 3 rd generation tissue valves provide excellent hemodynamics and improved durability. Their flexible stent provide surgeons with safe and easy implantability. Finally, they allow patients to maintain the quality of life they have come to expect and to enjoy active lifestyles without the risks of anticoagulation therapy.
This educational event is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT)
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