Medical Technology Update: Robotic Mitral Valve Replacement

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: July 28, 2022

Hey there,

In case you missed it… I just posted a new article and video about robotic mitral valve replacement that is getting a huge response from our patient community.

In the post, Dr. Robert Smith, Chairman of Cardiovascular Surgical Services at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano, answers several important questions about this new, minimally-invasive treatment available now at select cardiac centers.

To learn about robotic mitral valve replacement, click here.

 

Robotic Mitral Valve Replacements

 

So you know, the use of robots for mitral valve repair originally received FDA approval in 2002.

However, the use of robots for mitral valve replacement is relatively new thanks to fantastic enhancements in heart valve replacement devices including the Epic Plus valve.  In addition, the Epic Plus valve offers patients several innovations specific to valve-in-valve procedures and enhanced durability that you can learn about at this link.

Keep on tickin!
Adam


Written by Adam Pick
- Patient & Website Founder

Adam Pick, Heart Valve Patient Advocate

Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.

Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.

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