Structural Heart Procedures
Structural heart procedures treat problems with the heart's valves and walls using catheter-based techniques, offering an alternative to open-heart surgery for many patients.
Repairing the Heart's Structure Without Open Surgery
Using catheters guided through blood vessels, structural defects and diseased valves can often be repaired or replaced without the need for traditional open-heart surgery, meaning less trauma and a faster return to daily life.
This Procedure Involves:
- Catheter-based techniques to treat diseased or malfunctioning heart valves.
- Closure of structural defects using specialized catheter-delivered devices.
- Echocardiography and fluoroscopy guide every step of the procedure.
- A less invasive alternative to open surgery, with a shorter recovery period.
Why Choose Dr. Walid Tahlawy?
- An alternative to open-heart surgery for eligible patients.
- Extensive experience across structural heart conditions.
- Advanced imaging for precise, guided treatment.
- Shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.
- A carefully coordinated, patient-centered treatment plan.
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