Revolutionary Heart Valve Treatment Now Available at Bryan Heart
Nebraska Hospital Pioneers Minimally Invasive Heart Valve repair
LINCOLN, Neb. – A groundbreaking new treatment for a common but often overlooked heart condition is now available at Bryan Heart, offering hope and improved quality of life for patients.
The innovative procedure utilizes a device called the TriClip to repair a leaky mitral valve, a condition affecting an estimated 20% of Americans.
“You know how when you’re sick you don’t know how bad you feel until you get better,” said 80-year-old Jo-Ann Sieck, the first patient to undergo the procedure at Bryan Heart. “That’s where I was at. I just felt so much better. And I can’t.I can’t remember feeling this good.”
Previously, repairing a leaky mitral valve required open-heart surgery, a more invasive procedure with longer recovery times and increased risks. The TriClip procedure, however, is minimally invasive, allowing for faster recovery and reduced risk for patients.
Dr. Matthew Johnson, who performed Sieck’s procedure, believes this technology will revolutionize treatment for mitral valve regurgitation.
“This is a game-changer for patients,” said Dr. Johnson.“It allows us to offer a less invasive option with potentially faster recovery times and fewer complications.”
While Bryan Heart is currently the only medical facility in Nebraska offering this cutting-edge treatment, Dr. Johnson anticipates other hospitals will soon adopt the technology given the prevalence of mitral valve regurgitation.
Heart Hope: Minimally Invasive Valve Repair Available at Bryan Heart
LINCOLN, Neb. – Bryan Heart is proud to announce the availability of a groundbreaking new treatment for mitral valve regurgitation, a common heart condition affecting millions of Americans. Utilizing a minimally invasive device called the TriClip, this procedure offers patients faster recovery and reduced risk compared to customary open-heart surgery.
“You know how when you’re sick you don’t know how bad you feel until you get better,” said 80-year-old jo-Ann Sieck, the first patient at Bryan Heart to undergo the procedure. “That’s where I was at. I just felt so much better. And I can’t remember feeling this good.”
Dr. Matthew Johnson, who performed Sieck’s procedure, is enthusiastic about the TriClip technology’s potential to revolutionize mitral valve regurgitation treatment.
“this is a game-changer for patients,” said Dr. Johnson. “It allows us to offer a less invasive option with possibly faster recovery times and fewer complications.”
While Bryan Heart is currently the only medical facility in Nebraska offering this cutting-edge treatment, Dr. Johnson anticipates other hospitals will soon adopt the technology given the prevalence of mitral valve regurgitation.