Manatee Memorial Hospital Performs Its First Tricuspid Valve Replacement in Manatee County with Edwards EVOQUE™ Tricuspid System
Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH) proudly announces the completion of its first tricuspid valve replacement in Manatee County, the latest treatment option for patients with significant tricuspid regurgitation who are not candidates for traditional open-heart surgery. This minimally invasive procedure was successfully performed by the hospital’s structural heart team, (Dr. Alessandro Golino, Dr. Gino Sedillo, Dr. Eugene Parent, and Dr. S. Jay Mathews) marking a major milestone in cardiac care for the community.
Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) occurs when the heart’s tricuspid valve does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the right atrium. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 1.6 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with this condition. While mild cases may cause few symptoms, moderate to severe TR can lead to serious complications if left untreated, including heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, arrhythmias, enlargement of the right atrium, reduced blood flow to the lungs, and liver dysfunction.
Traditionally, treatment for severe TR has required open-heart surgery, a demanding procedure that many patients, particularly elderly or medically frail individuals, are unable to tolerate. The Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve System represents a minimally invasive transformative option for patients previously deemed high risk for surgery. Delivered via a catheterization technique through a small incision, this minimally invasive approach avoids the trauma of open-heart surgery. Benefits include:
Reduced recovery time and hospital length of stay
Fewer surgical complications
Immediate improvement in valve function and blood flow
Broader treatment access for patients who otherwise would have no surgical options
“The ability to offer this advanced, less-invasive therapy here in Manatee County is a game-changer for our patients,” said Andy Guz, CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital. “It reflects our commitment to expanding access to premier cardiac care close to home and to adopting innovations that improve both quality of life and clinical outcomes.”
This milestone brings advanced cardiac care closer to home, establishing Manatee Memorial as the first hospital in Manatee County to perform this procedure and reinforcing its role as a regional leader in cardiac innovation dedicated to serving local families.
For more information about transcatheter valve services at Manatee Memorial Hospital, please visit Heart and Vascular Center | Manatee Memorial Hospital, Florida, www.manateememorial.com/heart.
Pictured: Dr. Alessandro Golino, Dr. Gino Sedillo, Dr. S. Jay Mathews, Dr. Eugene Parent, MMH CEO Andy Guz
About Manatee Memorial Hospital
Manatee Memorial Hospital celebrates its 73rd anniversary this month and is proud to continue serving the residents of Manatee, Hillsborough, and surrounding counties. The hospital opened the first Interventional Radiology Suite with biplane in Manatee County, in January 2019 to support advanced stroke care and vascular disease. The range of medical services includes emergency medicine for all ages; cardiac; cardiovascular; stroke; surgical; orthopedics; outpatient and inpatient radiology services; rehabilitation; respiratory care; sleep services; oncology; wound care and women’s and children’s services including Manatee County’s only Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. MMH is the county’s oldest teaching hospital, educating today’s physicians for tomorrow through its Graduate Medical Education program. For information on hospital services, visitmanateememorial.com.