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Milestone 500th innovative heart procedure performed at Greenslopes Private Hospital
Jul 24, 2024
A 91-year-old man from Stradbroke Island has become the 500th person to benefit from a potentially life-saving, minimally invasive heart procedure at Greenslopes Private Hospital.
Sydney Owens underwent a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) with Dr Peter Hadjipetrou after suffering from severe aortic stenosis for a number of years.
The TAVI procedure is a minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery for patients suffering from severe aortic stenosis. The narrowed aortic valve is replaced using an artificial valve delivered via a catheter placed through the femoral artery in the groin.
Dr Hadjipetrou said he was proud to take part in the milestone 500th TAVI at Greenslopes Private Hospital.
“This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing advanced cardiac care and innovation,” Dr Hadjipetrou said.
"Reaching 500 cases means that 500 patients have been able to opt for a minimally invasive procedure over traditional open heart surgery at Greenslopes Private Hospital. TAVI is designed to offer patients improved quality of life and faster recovery times with less surgical trauma.
“Our use of the latest technology and techniques in TAVI reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation in cardiac care and offering cutting-edge treatments designed to provide patients the best possible outcomes.”
Dr Hadjipetrou said the team and the facilities at Greenslopes Private Hospital created an ideal environment for leading cardiac care.
“This accomplishment would not have been possible without the expertise and dedication of our exceptional cardiac team. Their skill and commitment to excellence is integral to helping our patients receive the best possible treatment for their heart conditions,” he said.
“Greenslopes Private Hospital also features a custom-built hybrid cardiac catheterisation lab and operating theatre. This theatre, designed for use in cardiac and vascular cases, allows us to progress a routine case into a more complex case during the same operation, in the same theatre if needed.
“When a patient presents at the Greenslopes Private Hospital emergency department with cardiac or vascular concerns, we can see them right through their emergency care, their procedures and post-op rehabilitation in one place.
"We extend our heartfelt thanks to Sydney and all our patients, their families, and our entire healthcare team for their support and collaboration. Together, we have achieved something remarkable at Greenslopes Private Hospital."
