Prague: Mrs. Jana (77) has 6 valves in her heart, an operation helped her

Doctors from the General University Hospital in Prague under the guidance of doc. MD David Zemánek performed one of the first successful procedures, when 2 valves were inserted into the superior and inferior vena cava by catheterization of the patient under general anesthesia.

The patient currently has 6 valves in her body: 3 functioning, 1 diseased and 2 new. “This procedure is performed on people whose valves can no longer be replaced or repaired,” explains doc. Zemánek.

The problems were getting worse

Mrs. Jana already underwent heart surgery 3 years ago. But some time ago, her difficulties returned again. “My cardiologist made an appointment with specialists here in Prague and I underwent surgery in April. And now I feel much better.” confirmed Bleska’s patient during a check-up with her operator, associate professor Zemánek. The shortness of breath, the feeling of a full stomach and the big swelling of the legs disappeared.

Hooray for hockey

“Finally I can devote myself to my hobbies. I plan to go to the theater and read a lot. And above all, I will buy a season ticket for hockey, because I am a big fan of the Liberec White Tigers,” the nice lady concludes her story with a smile.

You know that…

…valvular insufficiency means that the valve does not seal and blood does not flow as it should?

… have 5 of these unique procedures already been performed in the Czech Republic?