VALHALLA, NY — Westchester Medical Center recently earned national recognition for its heart valve treatments. The hospital has received recertification from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for its premier transcatheter valve therapies program, affirming its status as a regional and statewide leader in minimally invasive heart care.

TAVR replaces faulty aortic heart valves through a minimally invasive catheter approach rather than open-heart surgery. Similarly, mitral and tricuspid therapies allow for repair of leaking heart valves through a catheter inserted through the femoral vein. These interventions help patients feel better with fewer heart failure symptoms and hospital admissions, while avoiding the risks of open-heart surgery. 

Physicians or families seeking consultations with WMCHealth’s Heart and Vascular Institute can call 914/493-8793, option number 4 to schedule an appointment or visit www.WMCHealth.org.