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New heart valve procedure at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist offers hope for patients with limited treatment options

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist performed the Triad region's first minimally invasive tricuspid valve replacement via catheter.
The procedure avoids open-heart surgery, offering faster recovery and quicker return to daily activities.
Tricuspid valve issues can cause swelling, fatigue, and shortness of breath, impacting quality of life if untreated.
The Triad milestone underscores the hospital system’s commitment to bringing leading-edge therapies to local communities.
Only select heart centers across the country are trained to perform percutaneous tricuspid valve replacement.
The news release notes ongoing expansion of advanced heart valve treatments and trials at Wake Forest Baptist.
The procedure was described as a major step forward for patients with limited or no treatment options.
Dr. David Zhao chairs cardiovascular medicine and commented on the procedure's benefits.
The release emphasizes improved energy, breathing, and mobility after the procedure.
Patient recovery is faster compared to traditional open-heart surgery.

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