SARASOTA, Fla. – (June 22, 2023) – Sarasota Memorial Hospital- Sarasota has received the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award for the third time from the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation for a demonstrated record of superior clinical outcomes resulting from evidence-based, guideline-directed degenerative mitral valve repair.
Mitral valve repair is often the preferable treatment for patients with degenerative mitral valve disease because it is associated with improved survival and fewer long-term complications compared to valve replacement.
The Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award was created in partnership by the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation to identify, recognize and promote the nation’s recognized medical centers for mitral valve repair surgery, and provide patients and referring physicians with the resources needed to make a well-informed choice regarding the best heart team for mitral valve repair surgery.
Sarasota Memorial earned the award for the third consecutive year, demonstrating adherence to evidence-based treatment guidelines as well as an ongoing commitment to repo
rting and measuring quality and outcome metrics specific to mitral valve repairs.
"We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our dedication to providing the highest quality of care for our patients with mitral valve disease," said Jonathan Hoffberger, DO, the director of minimally invasive cardiac surgery at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. "Our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and technicians works together to offer the best possible treatment options for each individual patient, using the latest techniques and technologies. We are committed to advancing the field of mitral valve repair through research, education, and innovation."
Patients and physicians who are interested in learning more about Sarasota Memorial Hospital's mitral valve repair program can visit smh.com/heart.
More information about the American Heart Association and Mitral Foundation Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award is available at on www.heart.org.
About Sarasota Memorial
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional referral center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 1 million patient visits each year across its 2 hospital campuses, free-standing ER, skilled nursing and rehabilitation center and network of outpatient and urgent care centers. Its flagship 901-bed Sarasota hospital has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best, with superior patient outcomes and comprehensive network of outpatient services. For more information, visit smh.com