Groundbreaking procedure eliminates need for open-heart surgery

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A first-of-its-kind surgery that repairs tricuspid valve leakage was recently performed at Banner – University Medicine Heart Institute. The minimally invasive procedure replaces a damaged valve without open-heart surgery, restoring valve function and shortening recovery time.

Dr. Paul Sorajja, Associate Director of Banner – University Medicine Heart Institute, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the medical breakthrough.

Dr. Paul Sorajja, Associate Director, Banner-University Medicine Heart Institute

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