A newly FDA-approved device is giving doctors a safer way to treat complex aortic aneurysms. The TAMBE device, now used at NCH, creates an internal sleeve to protect weakened arteries, reducing the high risk of rupture. Doctors say it offers a faster, minimally invasive option for patients who previously had limited treatment choices. Read the […]
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Groundbreaking procedure expands treatment options for patients with severe mitral valve disease who are not candidates for traditional surgery Naples, Fla. – June 9, 2026 – The NCH Rooney Heart Institute has successfully performed Florida’s first SAPIEN M3 Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR), marking a significant advancement in structural heart care and expanding access to
Naples Comprehensive Health marked a major milestone in the construction of its new $295 million heart and stroke center, a facility designed to bring advanced cardiac and stroke care to Southwest Florida. The project reflects NCH’s long-term vision to expand specialized services, including heart transplants, while also working closely with the community to minimize the
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Naples, Fla. – May 29, 2026 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is proud to advance its investment in cancer care and has named Javier Muñoz, MD, MS, MBA, FACP, an internationally trained academic hematologist-oncologist and cancer program builder, as Medical Director of the NCH Cancer Program and a practicing medical oncologist in the NCH oncology
José Martínez Marrero dedicó casi tres décadas a la enfermería mientras combinaba su labor en NCH con misiones médicas en la Reserva de la Fuerza Aérea de Estados Unidos. Read the full article → Día del Enfermero: director de emergencias pediátricas de NCH también sirvió en la Fuerza Aérea
New stroke treatment guidelines are helping doctors save lives by using advanced brain imaging to extend the treatment window for clot-busting drugs. After suffering a major overnight stroke, Polk Threlkeld was successfully treated at NCH despite being outside the traditional three-hour window. Doctors used imaging technology to identify salvageable brain tissue, allowing them to remove
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Doctors in Naples are using pulse field ablation, an innovative procedure that treats atrial fibrillation with electrical pulses while protecting healthy heart tissue. NCH physicians are also participating in clinical trials to improve the technology and support FDA approval efforts. After undergoing the procedure, patient Michael Lee quickly recovered and returned to his normal activities
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Doctors at NCH are using a new AI-powered biopsy tool called “Van Gogh” to help diagnose lung cancer in real time. The technology transforms biopsy samples into colorful digital images by analyzing cellular activity, helping doctors confirm they are targeting the correct tissue during procedures. This improves biopsy accuracy, speeds up diagnoses, and helps patients
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Naples, Fla. – April 30, 2026 – The NCH Rooney Heart Institute is among the first in the United States to offer the newly FDA-approved Medtronic Mosaic™ Neo surgical mitral valve, marking a significant advancement in the treatment of patients requiring mitral valve replacement. The innovative bioprosthetic valve, recently approved by the U.S. Food and
