Mitral Valve Leak Repaired Through Tiny Puncture Hole Using Live 3D Images

Monday, May 12, 2008 - 19:21 in Health & Medicine

Physicians can now close certain types of leaky heart valves through a tiny puncture in the groin, using live 3D imaging for precise guidance. This combination treatment is an alternative to open heart surgery.

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