Abacoa & Alton Neighbors - February 2022

F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 2 | Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S 9 EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR Under Dr. Kokotos’ direction, specialists at Jupiter Medical Center recently introduced innovative alternatives for patients suffering from life threatening or life altering cardiac issues including: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR): This minimally invasive procedure treats patients diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis. During the procedure a catheter is inserted via an artery. The catheter is used to place a new valve within the diseased valve. Once the new valve is secure, the catheter is removed. The replacement valve takes over for the diseased valve and helps regulate blood flow from the heart. MITRACLIP™: This is a percutaneous minimally invasive procedure to treat a leaking mitral valve. It is used as an alternative for the high-risk patient, rather than undergoing traditional open cardiac surgical intervention. This is a catheter-based procedure that is performed from the groin. WATCHMAN™: The WATCHMAN™ procedure offers an alternative for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who need an alternative to blood thinners. The WATCHMAN™ implant is designed to close the heart’s left atrial appendage. The device permanently reduces the risk of atrial fibrillation related stroke. Atrial fibrillation is the most common cause of stroke as we get older. TAVR, MITRACLIP™ and WATCHMAN™ are just some of the revolutionary cardiac procedures at Jupiter Medical Center. Additional structural heart procedures include: • Transcatheter mitral valve replacement • Minimally invasive surgical valve repair or replacement • Percutaneous closure of Atrial Septal Defects/Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure • Balloon valvuloplasty • Minimally invasive treatments for atrial fibrillation. Convergent procedure • Minimally invasive treatments to prevent thrombotic complications associated with atrial fibrillation. These treatments include the watchman device and thoracoscopic ligation of the left atrial appendage. • Alcohol septal ablation Patients suffering from cardiac conditions should talk to their doctor about their individual diagnosis and treatments that may be right for them. Jupiter Medical Center’s Valve Clinic evaluates patients to determine the most appropriate treatment options. To speak to the Valve Clinic Coordinator, call 561-263-3767. For more information, visit jupitermed.com . At Jupiter Medical Center, we are honored to be the only hospital in South Florida to earn the “Top Hospital” designation from The Leapfrog Group as well as a seventh consecutive Leapfrog ‘A’ grade for patient safety. When choosing your medical care, choose the hospital with the highest commitment to quality, safety and exceptional patient care. WORLD-CLASS HEALTHCARE IS HERE. jupitermed.com South Florida’s Top Hospital for Safety Jupiter Medical Center. Our commitment to your safety is world-class. Creating safer spaces for all. Except pathogens. Pūrgo by AeroClean ™ makes indoor spaces safer by eliminating airborne pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and fungi, so life never stops and we can all start breathing a little easier. Learnmore at AeroClean.com A local PalmBeach Gardens company