AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute excels at the repair and replacement of heart valves. Recognized around the world for the volume of procedures performed, expertise and success, valve surgery has become a routine practice at our Institute. In 2017, AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute performed more than 865 valve surgery patients (aortic valve and mitral valve combined), more than anyone else in the state. With outcomes exceeding expectations set by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, our award-winning cardiac care program has also earned its solid reputation as a comprehensive training facility for visiting surgeons across the country and all over the globe.
According to the American Heart Association, approximately five million people are diagnosed with valve disease each year. Valve disease can develop before birth (congenital) or during one’s life. As a Valve Center of Excellence, AdventHealth is leading the field in ground-breaking techniques including minimally invasive and small incision.
AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute has been selected as one of the first sites to offer the recently FDA-approved Edwards SAPIEN Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) as a treatment option for certain patients with inoperable, severe, symptomatic aortic valve stenosis. Patients eligible for this therapy have severe aortic stenosis and are experiencing cardiac symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest discomfort or syncope.
The Center for Valve Therapies is a multidisciplinary clinic that combines the efforts of referring physicians, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons to provide focused assessments and treatment options for patients with complex valve disorders. This collaborative approach offers patients exemplary clinical care through evaluations and advanced imaging. The multidisciplinary team also provides clear communication about recommended medical and surgical options to our patients and referring physicians.
AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute has assembled a special team of heart valve specialists that are committed to getting patients the best results. Our team consists of many leading surgeons and cardiologists that you can learn more about by clicking the links below:
Hello! My name is Scott Nieman. I am 42 years old. I was born in 1967 with aortic stenosis. Back then, the doctors did not operate on infants so it was not until I was 12 years old, and my condition became life-threatening, that they decided to operate.
I was...
Hi there! My name is Denise Ring and I suffered from severe mitral regurgitation due to a mitral valve prolapse. Like many patients, I was scared and anxious before surgery. After surgery, however, I’m feeling fantastic!
The team at AdventHealth performed a mitral valve repair on me. I was actually...
Hi! My name is Duane Hunt, and I’m a 50-year-old Pastor from Winter Haven, Florida. My wife, Peggy, and I have been married for 32 years and have 5 grown children and 8 grandchildren.
I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation. My left atrium was a bit enlarged...
Hi, my name is Jozle Alfaro and I am the heart valve clinic coordinator for AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute.
At AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute, we realize that patients who are facing heart surgery will encounter many challenges, questions and concerns regarding their treatment.
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