Valve repair & replacement

A minimally invasive procedure to repair the mitral valve without open-heart surgery. MitraClip uses a catheter-based approach to restore valve function and improve blood flow.

A minimally invasive procedure to repair the tricuspid valve without open-heart surgery.
TriClip uses a catheter-based approach to restore valve function and improve blood flow.

TEER is the general term for the minimally invasive procedure used to treat mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation using MitraClip, TriClip or Pascal devices.

TAVI, also known as TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), is a breakthrough for patients with severe aortic stenosis, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional valve replacement. This procedure involves threading an artificial valve through the blood vessels to replace the damaged aortic valve without requiring open-heart surgery.

This option is for patients with tricuspid valve disease who are at risk for surgery. It offers symptom relief and improved quality of life through a minimally invasive valve replacement.

For certain patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation who are not eligible for direct valve replacement, CAVI involves placing valves in the inferior and/or superior vena cava to reduce backward blood flow and relieve symptoms.

For narrowed valves, balloon valvuloplasty can be used to widen the valve opening, allowing for better blood flow. This is often recommended for patients with conditions like mitral or aortic stenosis.

When needed, our skilled cardiac surgeons perform open-heart surgery, using either biological or mechanical valves to replace the damaged heart valve. For certain cases, the procedure involves the heart-lung bypass machine to ensure patient safety and effective blood circulation throughout the surgery.

Made from animal tissue, these valves are often used when patients prefer a valve that doesn’t require lifelong blood thinners. They typically last 10-20 years and offer excellent blood flow.

Built from durable materials, mechanical valves provide a long-term solution and can last a lifetime. However, they often require patients to take blood thinners to prevent blood clots.