A heart valve repaired thanks to the Batman technique

A CIUSSS de l’Estrie team – Chus successfully repaired a heart valve thanks to the Batman technique, a first in Quebec.

Indeed, the team led by Dr Étienne Couture succeeded The implantation by catheter of a prosthesis at the level of the mitral valve, which is essential for blood circulation to be effective without causing obstruction at the end of the heartit is said in writing.

Normally, the implementation of a mitral prosthesis by catheter is done by the groin. However, the cardiac anatomy of certain patients may have particularities limiting this method.

Batman intervention is a less invasive option and makes it possible to avoid thoracic surgery to certain patients with particular anatomy, thereby reducing risks and accelerating recovery. It was carried out one another time in Canada, in Toronto.