Heart Valve Repair
Introduction
Heart valve repair is the repair of damaged valves. It is usually performed on the mitral or tricuspid valves in mild cases, whereas valve replacement is preferred in severe heart valve disease, especially rheumatic heart valve disease.
Why Choose China
Experienced Doctors
Data show that the number of people suffering from cardiovascular disease in China is currently about 330 million, of which about 25 million are affected by heart valve disease. In China, the number of surgeries completed each year is only about 260,000, of which the number of heart valve surgeries is about 71,000.
Advanced Technologies & Achievements
China has achieved numerous international breakthroughs in transcatheter heart valve repair technology:
- 2009: Successfully completed China’s first perivalvular leak interventional treatment.
- 2010: Performed the first transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
- 2012: Conducted the first transcatheter mitral valve repair.
- 2018: Completed the world’s first transapical mitral valve clip procedure, an original innovation by China.
- 2019: Achieved Asia’s first percutaneous heterotopic tricuspid valve implantation.
- 2021: Completed the world’s first implantation of a puncturable occluder.
Additionally, Chinese teams have discovered the “Crescent Phenomenon” and “Finger Tip Phenomenon” in myocardial bridges, leading to revisions in traditional treatment methods, which have been widely included in international cardiovascular textbooks.
One hospital has also innovatively developed a new biodegradable coated stent that significantly reduces the incidence of fatal thrombosis, benefiting tens of thousands of coronary artery disease patients annually.
Heart Valve Repair
Introduction
Heart valve repair is the repair of damaged valves. It is usually performed on the mitral or tricuspid valves in mild cases, whereas valve replacement is preferred in severe heart valve disease, especially rheumatic heart valve disease.
Why Choose China
Experienced Surgeons
China’s general surgery field boasts extensive clinical experience. As the most populous country in the world, China treats a vast number of patients each year, providing surgeons with ample practical opportunities. Chinese surgeons have accumulated substantial hands-on experience. Through long-term clinical practice and research, many hospitals and medical institutions have developed advanced surgical techniques and comprehensive treatment systems.
Advanced Technologies
With the continuous advancement of technology, general surgery techniques are also evolving. The implementation of innovative procedures such as minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery has significantly benefited patients. These cutting-edge techniques lead to smaller incisions, quicker recovery times, and an overall improvement in the quality of life for patients.