This is one example of a complex case with a positive outcome made possible by the collaborative efforts of UVA's multidisciplinary heart team.
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Despite the benefits of a minimally invasive approach to elective AAA repair, we now know that EVAR is not the best long-term option for every patient.
We now know that achieving the best long-term outcome after heart attack requires ongoing, comprehensive care. That’s why some leading medical centers, including UVA Health, have developed entire programs dedicated to heart attack recovery.
UVA just completed its first procedure to implant the AccuCinch® Ventricular Repair System.
Nishtha Sodhi, MD, FACC, specializes in transcatheter valvular and coronary interventions.
UVA Health received three notable awards this month.
CIEDs are now commonly used to treat conditions such as heart failure and heart arrhythmia. Yet problems can arise with the devices, including malfunction, lead failure and infection.
The COAPT study found the MitraClip® device is a viable option for treating patients with heart failure and moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation.
Cardiologist Mike Mangrum, MD, discusses two case studies that highlight the current applications of CardioInsight, including ablation for premature ventricular contractions (PVC) and atrial fibrillation (AF).
UVA Heart and Vascular Center has earned the Gold Level Excellence in Life Support Award from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization and has also been recognized as a Center of Comprehensive Care by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.