WVU Heart and Vascular Institute at Wheeling Hospital celebrates 450th TAVR procedure

The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) at Wheeling Hospital has reached a significant milestone, successfully completing its 450th transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure. Since launching the program in 2017, the team has continually advanced its expertise, providing patients with cutting-edge, minimally invasive solutions for severe aortic stenosis.

WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital is home to the highest quality physicians and consistently delivers extraordinary patient outcomes. The continued growth of the TAVR program reflects WVU HVI’s commitment to innovative, patient-centered care, ensuring residents of the Ohio Valley and beyond have access to world-class cardiovascular treatment close to home. “As the regional leader in cardiac care, we are so proud of this exceptional team and their outstanding contributions to advancing heart health and achieving excellent surgical outcomes,” said Douglass Harrison, President and CEO of Wheeling Hospital. “We look forward to the future of cutting-edge advancements in our structural heart repair program as we remain committed to offering area residents the very best in health care and treatment options.”

Deepak Hooda, MD, interventional cardiologist and director of the structural heart program, is especially proud of the results Wheeling Hospital produces.  “We started our program in 2017, and it’s been a remarkable journey.  We continue to grow and take care of our patients diligently and bring the latest technology to the region in collaboration with WVU Medicine Heart and Vascular Institute,” said Dr. Hooda. "Our program has achieved tremendous success with some of the best quality numbers in the country. We will continue working towards excellence, achieving the best possible outcomes for our community.”