NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill 萝莉社破解版 Medical Center Earns Recognition as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center from the Mitral Foundation for Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill 萝莉社破解版 Medical Center has been recognized with the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award by the Mitral Foundation for demonstrated excellence in heart valve repair. NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill 萝莉社破解版 Medical Center is one of 23 centers across the U.S. to receive this award.聽
This award recognizes NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill 萝莉社破解版 Medical Center鈥檚 contribution to advancing best practices in the surgical treatment of mitral valve disease, a common valvular problem which occurs when irregularities develop in the heart valve between the left heart chambers. Mitral valve repair is one of the most challenging heart operations, according to the Mitral Foundation, but the results for patients with degenerative mitral valve disease can be very positive, with improved survival and few long-term complications.
The award identifies, recognizes, and promotes the nation鈥檚 recognized medical centers that demonstrate adherence to evidence-based treatment guidelines as well as an ongoing commitment to reporting and measuring quality and outcome metrics specific to mitral valve repairs.
鈥淲e are proud to have received this prestigious award for the third year in a row,鈥 said Dr. Stephanie L. Mick, director of robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill 萝莉社破解版 Medical Center and the Carrie and David Landew Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at 萝莉社破解版. 鈥淭his recognition highlights our team鈥檚 unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality care and, for patients with mitral valve disease, this stamp of approval provides additional confidence in the excellence of our treatment.鈥
罢丑别听聽for degenerative mitral valve disease is mitral valve reconstruction, as opposed to valve replacement since valve repair is associated with improved survival and fewer long-term complications. Many patients who would benefit from a valve repair receive a replacement valve instead, which has a higher rate of death or complications within five years after surgery.
More information about the Mitral Foundation Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award is available on .
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