CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – UVA Health has completed the first cardiac surgery that utilizes a new piece of technology called the Memo 4D Curve.
Dr. Michael Ibrahim and his team performed the procedure. The device assists in supporting the mitral valve in the heart more effectively than previous technologies.
The procedure is called a mitral valve regurgitation surgery. It is a common heart disease that can cause cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, as well as a high risk of developing AFib or an irregular heartbeat…