Although some heart valve disorders can be treated with medication, surgery is often necessary to repair or replace a diseased valve. At Sarasota Memorial Hospital, more than 70 percent of our patients are having those repairs and replacements through minimally invasive procedures – with amazing results. One of those patients is Charlie Ann Syprett, who in 2016 thought she faced open heart surgery to replace her failing valve. But the Sarasota resident and marathon runner was training again just a few weeks after her surgery. SMH Cardiac Surgeon Jonathan Hoffberger, DO, was not only able to repair her valve, but do it with a minimally invasive approach. Visit smhheart.com to learn more.
