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Why choose Geisinger for TEER?

Is transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) in your future? If so, PASCAL and MitraClip devices might be an option. It’s a minimally invasive treatment for mitral regurgitation. Doctors thread a small catheter through the groin to your heart instead of opening your chest. Then they attach the device to the mitral valve, which helps it close more effectively and reduces the leakiness.

Recovery is faster than with traditional heart valve surgery, and there’s less downtime and a smaller incision. And because it doesn't require opening your chest, it's an option even if you’re at higher risk for open surgery.

Only heart programs with a record of excellent outcomes are chosen to perform these procedures, and we're one of the few hospitals in Pennsylvania offering them. So you know you’re in good hands. Interested? Ask your PCP or cardiologist for a referral.

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What are the benefits of TEER?

TEER options like MitraClip or PASCAL treat mitral regurgitation without open heart surgery. Benefits include a smaller incision, quicker recovery and less downtime. And it delivers long-lasting reduction in mitral valve leaking.

Who qualifies for TEER?

People with the most common form of mitral regurgitation who are at higher risk for traditional surgery qualify for TEER. Your cardiologist can evaluate whether you're a candidate.

What is MitraClip therapy?

MitraClip therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that repairs a leaky mitral valve without open heart surgery. A small clip is threaded through a catheter to your heart, where it attaches to the mitral valve and helps it close more completely, reducing the leak.

What are the benefits of MitraClip?

MitraClip has a strong track record. More than 300,000 people have been treated worldwide. In clinical studies, people who had MitraClip had 47% fewer heart failure hospitalizations over 5 years compared to medication alone, and 99% had no device-related complications at 5 years.

Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) at Geisinger

TEER is only available through select heart programs, and we're one of them. Here's why people trust us to repair their leaky mitral valves:

  • We’re one of the few TEER providers: Only heart programs with a record of excellence are chosen to perform this procedure, so you know you’re in the right place.
  • Team approach to care: Cardiologists and surgeons collaborate to find the best treatments and outcomes for you and to get you back to the activities you enjoy as soon as possible.
  • Care close to home: With locations in central and northeastern Pennsylvania, you won't have to travel far for specialized mitral valve care.