Leading Collaborations
In the formation of the Marcus Heart Valve Center, a key collaborative relationship was forged with the Mitral Foundation and its director, Dr. David Adams, a leader in the field of heart valve surgery and mitral valve reconstruction. The Mitral Foundation, part of the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, is focused on advancing the understanding of mitral valve disease and improving the quality of patient care.
This partnership supports Marcus Heart Valve Center’s mission to be a leading center for the advancement of heart valve care, innovative treatments and patient and physician education.
Mitral Valve Repair for Anterior Leaflet Prolapse
Journey into the operating room to observe a challenging mitral valve repair on a 62-year-old patient with anterior leaflet prolapse. The procedure was performed at the Marcus Heart Valve Center by Piedmont cardiac surgeon Dr. Fred Milla in partnership with Dr. David Adams from the Mitral Foundation. Piedmont cardiologist Dr. Randy Martin and Dr. Milla discuss surgical techniques and best practices in patients with complex primary mitral disease.
Mitral Valve Re-repair: Join the Experts in the Operating Room
Piedmont cardiac surgeon Dr. Fred Milla and cardiologist Dr. Randy Martin review the interesting aspects of a re-repair on a 58-year-old patient with persistent mitral regurgitation, performed at the Marcus Heart Valve Center with Dr. David Adams of the Mitral Foundation. Surgeons and echocardiologists may find the lessons learned from the case – including the unusual pathology -- to be of particular interest.
Mitral Repair Techniques with Mitral Calcification
Join Piedmont Marcus Heart Valve Center experts in the operating room for an inside look at mitral valve repair surgery. The patient is a 71-year-old male with longstanding mitral regurgitation. Piedmont cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. James Kauten and cardiologist Dr. Randy Martin review the interesting aspects of the case, performed at the Marcus Heart Valve Center with Dr. David Adams of the Mitral Foundation, including how the decision to resect calcium led to the preservation of tissue.