NCH made history as the first healthcare system in Florida to perform the Sapien M3 transcatheter mitral valve replacement, introducing an innovative minimally invasive treatment for patients with severe mitral valve disease. The first procedure at the NCH Rooney Heart Institute allowed Naples resident Bob Dickemper to receive advanced cardiac care close to home while helping pioneer a new technology. Led by NCH’s multidisciplinary structural heart team, this achievement expands treatment options for patients who are not candidates for traditional open-heart surgery. Dickemper’s successful recovery reflects NCH’s commitment to advancing heart care through innovation, expertise, and improved patient outcomes.
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