The Christ Hospital Health Network performed a medical procedure that was the first of its kind. A team at the hospital used a newly approved device to repair a mitral valve. The device used in the procedure is made by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation.
What we know
- The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular team was led by Santiago Garcia, MD, during the procedure.
- Mitral regurgitation is a condition where the heart's mitral valve does not close properly, causing blood to leak backward.
- The Christ Hospital Health Network has provided compassionate care to its community for 138 years.
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