Manatee Memorial Hospital: First & Foremost for Mitral Valve Repair

At Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH), proven expertise in minimally invasive mitral valve repair is not just about advanced techniques: it’s about helping peo­ple regain their health and get back to the activities of daily living.

Your heart beats nearly 100,000 times a day, and every beat depends on valves that keep blood moving in the right direction. One of the most important is the mitral valve.

Its role is simple but vital: open to let blood in, then close to keep it from leaking back. When the mitral valve doesn’t close proper­ly (a condition called mitral valve regurgitation) blood slips backward, forcing the heart to work harder. That’s when people begin to notice changes: getting winded walking to the mailbox, tiring quickly while playing with grandkids, or feeling too drained to take the dog for a walk. Left untreated, the condition can progress to heart failure.

For many years, open-heart surgery was the standard repair. While effective, and still an option at times, recovery can take weeks. Now, many patients can benefit from a less invasive approach: transcath­eter mitral valve repair. Using a thin catheter, doctors place a small device called a MitraClip™  on the valve to help it close tightly. Recov­ery is often measured in days rather than weeks, allowing patients to return quickly to their routines, families, and the activities they enjoy.

Here in Florida, Manatee Memo­rial Hospital is recognized for this procedure. Under the guidance of Dr. Alessandro Golino, Chief of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, MMH performs more MitraClip™  procedures than any other hospital in the state*. Dr. Golino is recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise, performing roughly 200 mitral valve repairs each year*.

“Early detection is critical,” says Dr. Golino. “The sooner we iden­tify valve problems, the better the outcome. With our team at Man­atee Memorial, we’re able to give patients every chance for a healthi­er, longer life.”

When a mitral valve is repaired and healthy blood flow is restored, patients often describe a renewed sense of energy and relief when the simple pleasures of daily life become possible again.

When it comes to mitral valve repair in Florida, MMH combines advanced, minimally invasive treatment with experienced care. They help patients return to stronger, healthier lives.

*Abbott Laboratories. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Manatee Memorial Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website. Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if the Mitral Clip procedure is right for you.