The Mercy Angiography team led by Dr John Ormiston has been formally certified to conduct Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement (PAVR) procedures independently. Mercy Angiography is one of only two centres in the Asia Pacific region to hold this certification after three successful rounds of procedures performed with international experts. We have now started to conduct Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacements without overseas cardiologists.
Hazel Fernandes (RN) has also been certified by CoreValve to prepare and load the valve.
The PAVR procedures enable some patients to undergo aortic valve replacements when traditional surgery is not an option. This exciting new procedure can be viewed in more detail by visiting our website or simply by clicking on the link below:
http://www.mercyangiography.co.nz/PatientInfo/OurProcedures/PAVR.aspx
Dr John Ormiston (right) receiving the PAVR certificate from Steven Marmon (CoreValve)
Hazel Fernandes (RN) receiving the PAVR certificate from Steven Marmon (CoreValve)