Sarasota Memorial Surgeon Performs World's First Heart Procedure Combining Two Emerging Technologies

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital heart surgeon Jonathan Hoffberger, DO, has performed the world’s first heart procedure combining two new cardiac implants from Edwards Lifesciences to replace a failing tricuspid valve and reduce stroke risk associated with atrial fibrillation (Afib). According to Edwards Lifesciences, the milestone procedure marks the first time its TRIFORMIS RESILIA tricuspid valve and ECLIPTIS left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion system have been implanted together in the same patient anywhere in the world. 

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