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Uttarakhand's First Mitral TEER Procedure at Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital
18 Aug
Summary
- Uttarakhand's first Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) was successfully performed.
- The minimally invasive procedure treats severe mitral regurgitation without open-heart surgery.
- The hospital's structural heart program has been expanded with this new intervention.
Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital in Dehradun has achieved a significant milestone by performing Uttarakhand's first Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) procedure. This innovative technique provides a less invasive option for patients suffering from severe mitral regurgitation, especially those who may be at higher risk for traditional open-heart surgery.
The procedure, conducted by the hospital's cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery departments, involves using a catheter-based clip to mend the mitral valve. This method brings the valve leaflets closer, effectively reducing the backward flow of blood. Doctors confirmed that the patient who underwent the TEER procedure experienced a rapid recovery and has since been discharged.
This successful Mitral TEER marks an important expansion of the hospital's existing structural heart program. The department now offers a broader range of transcatheter interventions for valve diseases, supported by advanced cardiac catheterisation laboratories and specialized teams. The cardiology department also continues to grow its academic offerings, increasing its DM Cardiology seats.
