Sept. 19 2024- Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is the first hospital in the Southeastern United States to successfully implement the SavvyWire® guidewire technology in transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) Valve-in-Valve procedures. The procedure was performed by Structural cardiologist Dr. Augusto Villa.
The SavvyWire® guidewire is the first-and-only sensor-guided Transcatheter valve replacement solution, designed to enhance procedural efficiency and effectiveness. By combining performance, pressure, and pacing capabilities into a single device, SavvyWire® replaces multiple traditional tools, including the TMVR guidewire, access kit, pacing lead, closure device, and transducer. This streamlining of the procedure reduces the number of devices required, minimizes the need for additional venous access, and enhances overall workflow efficiency.
“At Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, we are dedicated to investing in medical innovation to provide our patients with the best possible care,” said Erik Cazares, CEO of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. “The adoption of SavvyWire® is a testament to our commitment to integrating advanced technology into our cardiac care services, further establishing our hospital as one of the leaders in heart care in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.”
Dr. Villa’s expertise in utilizing this technology underscores the hospital’s ability to offer quality care to its patients.
“Using the SavvyWire® technology allows us to improve the efficiency and predictability of
TMVR and TAVI procedures, with the goal of better outcomes for our patients,” said Dr. Villa. “This innovation not only simplifies the procedure but also enhances patient safety by reducing
complications and the need for multiple device exchanges.”
To speak with a Cardiovascular Patient Navigator, please visit: https://www.palmbeachhealthnetwork.com/services/heart-care/cardiac-patient-navigator
About Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, the largest health care network in Palm Beach County, is a 199-bed acute care hospital. It has served the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities for over 50 years. The hospital was the first in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery and has remained on the forefront as one of the area’s leaders in cardiac care. PBGMC also offers award winning stroke care, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, robot assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques, bloodless medicine and a 24-hour emergency room. For more information, visit: www.pbgmc.com.
