Hudson, Fla., May 17, 2022 – HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital’s Structural Heart Team and physicians Dr. Keshav Ramireddy and Dr. Rami Akel recently completed their 100th Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER). TEER is an innovative procedure that has significantly reduced the risk of heart failure in the patients who have undergone the treatment. As technology and experience has grown, recent studies have demonstrated excellent outcomes after the TEER procedure and proven efficacy in reducing the mitral valve regurgitation.
In Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair a clipping device is used. This is a minimally invasive approach through the femoral vein to treat the leakage of the mitral valve without having to conduct open heart surgery.
“I am incredibly proud of everyone who has contributed to making this milestone a reality. This includes our talented Structural Heart Team, Cath Lab Team, Echo Team, Fellows, Cardiac Anesthesia and our community physicians who understand the value this minimally invasive option can bring to patients with mitral valve regurgitation,” said Gina Temple, CEO.
After transcatheter valve repair, patients typically recover in the hospital and go home the next day.
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital is one of only four programs in the Tampa area to have completed 100 TEER procedures.
About HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital has been serving the community since 1981. We are a 290-bed acute care hospital located in Hudson, FLa. We have more than 300 physicians, 1,264 employees and 250 volunteers on our integrated healthcare delivery team.
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital has achieved distinction in the following areas:
- Level II Trauma Center
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Statutory Teaching Hospital
- Adult Cardiac Surgery & Cardiovascular Services
- Accredited Community Cancer Program – American College of Surgeons
- Named among the top 5% in the nation for Patient Safety Award for five years in a Row (2017- 2021) by Healthgrades
- Recognized by Healthgrades as one of the Top 100 Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery and Prostate Surgeries in 2021.
- Joint Commission Accreditation
- Healthgrades Multi-Award Recipient
- Ranked #3 in the state of Florida for Cardiac Surgery in 2022
- One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for 4 Years in a Row (2019-2022)
- One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery™ for 4 Years in a Row (2019-2022)
- One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries™ for 2 Years in a Row (2021-2022)
- Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Bypass Surgery in 2022
- Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery in 2022
- Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2022
- Recipient of the Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2019-2022)
- Recipient of the Healthgrades Spine Surgery Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2019-2022)
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services for 4 Years in a Row (2019-2022)
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Spine Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2019-2022)
- Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 3 Years in a Row (2020-2022)
- Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 18 Years in a Row (2005-2022)
- Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2019-2022)
- Five-Star Recipient for Repair of Abdominal Aorta in 2022
- Five-Star Recipient for Peripheral Vascular Bypass for 2 Years in a Row (2021-2022)
- Recipient of the Healthgrades Prostate Surgery Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2021-2022)
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Prostate Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2021-2022)
- Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 5 Years in a Row (2018-2022)
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies in 2022
- Recipient of the Healthgrades 2022 Surgical Care Excellence Award™
- Named Among the Top 10% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care in 2022
- American College of Radiology accredited – MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine
- Accredited Teaching Facility by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
- Nationally recognized with an “A” Leapfrog Patient Safety Grade in spring 2022 and fall 2021 by The Leapfrog Group
- Bariatric Center of Excellence the American College of Surgeons