Structural Heart Program
Heart Team Approach
The Structural Heart Team at Saint Francis Healthcare is a multidisciplinary team of highly-trained physicians and nurses specializing in the treatment of complex cardiovascular conditions. The Heart Team Approach at Saint Francis incorporates various training backgrounds to benefit our patients with comprehensive resources.
What Makes Us Special
- Structural Heart Procedures can be a less invasive alternative to surgery
- Evaluation and consultation by our comprehensive Heart Team of cardiologists, nurses, surgeons, and heart imaging specialists
- Personal Nurse Coordinator to navigate you throughout journey
- One-on-one education and support to you, your family and caregiver
- Bundled testing to minimize visits
Saint Francis Healthcare now offers TAVR (Transcatheter aortic valve replacement)
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) A minimally invasive surgical procedure offered as an alternative procedure for people at risk for open heart surgery. TAVR replaces the damaged aortic valve by inserting a replacement valve into the damaged aortic valve.
If you have a heart murmur and your doctor recommends an aortic valve replacement, your doctor can refer you directly to our Valve Program by calling 901-765-1392 or 901-236-0508.
