{"id":6029,"date":"2025-03-16T16:14:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T13:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jordan-cardiac.org\/?p=6029"},"modified":"2025-03-16T16:14:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T13:14:30","slug":"cardiologists-make-history-with-worlds-first-robotic-trancatheter-mitral-valve-replacement-tmvr-procedures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jordan-cardiac.org\/en\/cardiologists-make-history-with-worlds-first-robotic-trancatheter-mitral-valve-replacement-tmvr-procedures\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiologists Make History with World\u2019s First Robotic trancatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cardiologists Make History with World\u2019s First Robotic trancatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) Procedures<\/p>\n<p>As reported by the American Heart Association (AHA) on March 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>A groundbreaking milestone in interventional cardiology has been achieved with the world\u2019s first robotic-assisted transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) procedures, performed in Santiago, Chile. This innovation marks a new era in structural heart disease treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Key Highlights:<br \/>\n\u2022 Pioneering Achievement: The procedures were successfully conducted at Hospital Cl\u00ednico Universidad Cat\u00f3lica using robotic-enabled technology developed by Capstan Medical, a leading medtech company in California.<br \/>\n\u2022 Expert Team: The operations were led by:<br \/>\n\u2022 Dr. Gonzalo Martinez, MD, MPhil, Director of the Endovascular Therapy Center at Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.<br \/>\n\u2022 Dr. Santiago Garcia, MD, Director of the Structural Heart Program at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.<br \/>\n\u2022 Revolutionary Technology:<br \/>\n\u2022 Offers unprecedented catheter stability and control for optimal valve positioning.<br \/>\n\u2022 Provides a minimally invasive alternative to conventional surgery, expanding treatment options for high-risk patients.<br \/>\n\u2022 Patient Outcomes:<br \/>\n\u2022 Both patients experienced complete elimination of mitral regurgitation.<br \/>\n\u2022 No obstruction in left ventricular outflow tracts.<br \/>\n\u2022 Rapid recovery, with patients discharged within days, feeling significantly improved.<\/p>\n<p>A New Era for Structural Heart Interventions<\/p>\n<p>According to Maggie Nixon, CEO of Capstan Medical, this achievement validates years of research and development, positioning robotic-assisted TMVR as a transformative technology in structural heart procedures.<\/p>\n<p>With most robotic-assisted cardiac technologies designed for full surgeries, Capstan\u2019s minimally invasive robotic TMVR stands out, offering a safer, more precise, and more efficient alternative for treating valvular heart disease.<\/p>\n<p>This historic moment signifies a major leap forward in cardiovascular medicine, paving the way for broader adoption of robotic technologies in interventional cardiology.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cardiovascularbusiness.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=ede357a4dde4e6d1363fede03&amp;id=8fd7127421&amp;e=e8ff1dad3e\">https:\/\/cardiovascularbusiness.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=ede357a4dde4e6d1363fede03&amp;id=8fd7127421&amp;e=e8ff1dad3e<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardiologists Make History with World\u2019s First Robotic trancatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) Procedures As reported by the American Heart Association (AHA) on March 6, 2025. A groundbreaking milestone in interventional cardiology has been achieved with the world\u2019s first robotic-assisted transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) procedures, performed in Santiago, Chile. 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