Milestone Achieved: Memorial Health System Celebrates 100th TAVR Procedure
March 22, 2025 - 17:44
MARIETTA — Memorial Health System’s Department of Cardiology recently celebrated a significant achievement in advanced cardiac care by completing its 100th transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure. This milestone was reached under the expertise of Interventional Cardiologist Jason Schott, DO, and Cardiothoracic Surgeon Geoffrey R. Cousins, MD, FACS.
As the only health system in the region providing TAVR, Memorial Health System has established itself as a leader in innovative heart treatments. The TAVR procedure offers a less invasive option for patients suffering from aortic valve stenosis, allowing for quicker recovery times compared to traditional open-heart surgery.
The success of the program reflects the dedicated efforts of the entire cardiology team, who are committed to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of care. With this achievement, Memorial Health System continues to pave the way for advanced cardiac solutions, ensuring that patients receive the best possible treatment close to home.
MORE NEWS
December 7, 2025 - 14:55
UW-Madison Triumphs in Big Ten Blood Drive Competition, Secures $1 Million for Health InitiativesThe University of Wisconsin-Madison has emerged victorious in a competitive blood drive challenge among the universities of the Big Ten Conference, earning a substantial reward of $1 million aimed...
December 6, 2025 - 19:32
Gabriel Vilardi Shares His Journey with Mental Health ChallengesThis story is not about Gabriel Vilardi. He is sharing the details from his life in case he can help somebody else. In a candid conversation, the athlete opened up about his struggles with mental...
December 6, 2025 - 01:04
House GOP Introduces "More Affordable Care Act" to Revamp Healthcare OptionsHouse GOP Representative August Pfluger has introduced a new initiative dubbed the `More Affordable Care Act,` aiming to overhaul the current healthcare system by allowing states to replace...
December 5, 2025 - 13:03
Concerns Raised Over Heart Risks Linked to mRNA Covid VaccinesMyocarditis, a rare but recognized side effect associated with the mRNA Covid vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna, has been a topic of discussion among federal health agencies since 2021....