Hackensack University Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Mitral Valve Repair Excellence

What You Need to Know

The American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation gave Hackensack University Medical Center the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award for its demonstrated record of superior clinical outcomes resulting from evidence-based, guideline-directed degenerative mitral valve repair. 

This is the first year that Hackensack University Medical Center has achieved this recognition since the program launched in November of 2019. 

The recommended treatment for degenerative mitral valve disease is mitral valve reconstruction, as opposed to valve replacement with a bioprosthetic or mechanical valve since valve repair is associated with improved survival and fewer long-term complications. Many patients who would benefit from repair receive replacement valves, with higher rates of death or complications within five years after surgery.  

About the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award

The Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award was developed to identify, recognize and promote the nation’s recognized medical centers for mitral valve repair surgery. Hackensack University Medical Center earned the award for demonstrating adherence to evidence-based treatment guidelines as well as an ongoing commitment to reporting and measuring quality and outcome metrics specific to mitral valve repairs.

More information about the American Heart Association and Mitral Foundation Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award is available at Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award | Mitral Foundation.