HonorHealth is bringing a new procedure to the state in what the health care system’s officials say is a first for Arizona.
The treatment, the Medtronic Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Therapy, is aimed at adult patients with congenital heart disease. It is designed to be a minimally invasive procedure to work on damaged or malfunctioning pulmonary valves aimed at having patients being able to breathe easier and lead more active lives, officials said in a press release.
“We’re excited to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking treatment,” said Dr. Haidar Yassin, interventional cardiologist with HonorHealth Heart Care, in a press release. “For many adults with congenital heart disease, this safe, less invasive option to traditional open-heart surgery gives patients a new lease on life, with faster recovery times and a much lower risk of complications.”
Yassin and Dr. Robert Riley, network director and cardiothoracic surgery with HonorHealth Heart Care, were part of the multi-disciplinary team that completed the first procedure at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center in December.
The procedure, HonorHealth officials say, is one of many designed to help doctors provide more individualized care.
“Advancements in medical research and treatment techniques are providing new hope for adults living with congenital heart disease, enabling us to offer more personalized care, better outcomes and an improved quality of life,’ said Dr. Tabitha Moe, program director of HonorHealth Adult Congenital Heart Disease program, in a press release. “By focusing on early detection, innovative therapies and ongoing support, we can significantly enhance the long-term health of this growing population.”
