How a Multidisciplinary Team Restored Quality of Life for a 91-Year-Old With Severe Mitral Regurgitation
At 91, She Got New Heart Valve — Without Open Surgery — and a New Lease on Her Busy Life
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Marlene Zinn, 91, actively participates in various cultural and community activities despite her heart condition.
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She was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and severe mitral regurgitation after experiencing heart issues on New Year's Eve.
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Dr. Tom C. Nguyen, a minimally invasive valve repair expert, led her treatment team at Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care.
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Ms. Zinn's case highlighted the importance of individualized care from a multidisciplinary team for optimal outcomes.
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The minimally invasive surgery approach used for her valve repair allows for a smaller incision and faster recovery.
