Community Hospital performs groundbreaking procedure to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation
NORTHWEST INDIANA | Structural cardiologists at Powers Health Community Hospital reached another milestone in providing groundbreaking cardiovascular care by performing the first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) procedure in Indiana. Using the EVOQUE tricuspid valve device, the minimally invasive procedure is used to treat patients who have severe tricuspid regurgitation without having to undergo conventional open-heart surgery. The device is implanted using a catheter threaded
Community Health Needs Survey Open to Lake and Porter County Residents
You have the power to influence local healthcare in fewer than 15 minutes. That’s about how long it takes to complete the Lake and Porter County Community Health Needs Survey. The results of this survey from Powers Health and Conduent Healthy Communities Institute give Lake and Porter County residents insight into the social and economic drivers of health. First, input is needed from the community. Powers Health – which includes Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East
Community Hospital celebrates 1,000th TAVR, recognized for Excellence with ACC Transcatheter Valve Certification
NORTHWEST INDIANA | Building on its reputation as a leader in cardiovascular care, the Structural Heart and Valve team at Community Hospital on Wednesday performed its 1,000th transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Known as TAVR, the procedure is a minimally invasive surgery used to treat aortic stenosis. The American College of Cardiology has recognized Community Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients receiving transcatheter valve repair and replacement. Community
