Accurately diagnosing and treating complex heart valve disease requires experienced and highly-skilled physicians employing the latest technology to achieve the best results. The Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart & Vascular Care is a nationally recognized leader in the diagnosis and treatment of complex valve disease.

This vignette was produced by NBC and features Montefiore experts Robert E. Michler, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief, and Mario J. Garcia, MD, Chief of the Division of Cardiology.

Visit the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart & Vascular Care on the web: http://montefiore.org/heart

Distinctive Aspects of Montefiore's Valve Repair Program:

• An advanced imaging program that offers a full host of imaging studies such as: 3-D transesophageal echocardiography, exercise echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and cardiac computed tomography

• A commitment to preserving and repairing heart valves whenever possible
• Robotic-assisted valve repair and replacement procedures.

• Participation in the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network, a collaboration led by the National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute that is committed to advancing the care of adult patients with cardiovascular disease

• A clinical research program whose investigative work is supported by the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, among others