The Next Era in Structural Heart Care with Dr. Neil Wimmer and Dr. Erin Fender

About this episode

The episode discusses advancements in minimally invasive procedures for treating structural heart disease with insights from Dr. Neil Wimmer and Dr. Erin Fender.

Structural heart disease is a condition that affects the heart’s structure, its valves, chambers and walls. Minimally invasive procedures are transforming treatment for these complex conditions. Many diagnoses that once required open heart surgery can now be treated with minimally-invasive procedures, resulting in shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, and a faster return to the activities you love. Dr. Neil Wimmer, Medical Director of the ChristianaCare Structural Heart Program, and In...

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Neil Wimmer, Dr. Erin Fender

Topics covered

• structural heart disease
• minimally invasive procedures
• heart treatment
• open heart surgery alternatives
• healthcare advancements

Keywords

• structural heart disease
• minimally invasive
• heart valves
• treatment
• hospital stay
• complications
• open heart surgery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ChristianaCare

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