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09 Oct 2026
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Is Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery Right For Me?
How candidacy for keyhole valve repair is decided, and when a conventional approach is safer.
Not every valve lesion can be repaired through a small incision. Anatomy, prior chest surgery, and body habitus all play a role.
During consultation we review your echocardiogram and CT angiogram in detail to plan the safest approach.
Patients who are candidates for minimally invasive repair typically return to normal activity three to four times faster than after a full sternotomy.
This article is for informational purposes only. Consult Dr. Furtado for individual clinical evaluation.
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