Mission Hospital successfully performs first commercial TriClip procedure in North Carolina

ASHEVILLE - The team at Asheville Cardiology Associates has achieved a groundbreaking advancement in heart care by successfully performing the first commercial TriClip procedure in North Carolina at Mission Hospital in May. There have only been three centers in the state who have performed this procedure while it was still in its trial stage. This new technology offers hope for patients suffering from tricuspid valve regurgitation and was recently approved by the FDA.

Tricuspid valve regurgitation is a common condition where the valve fails to close correctly, causing the blood to flow backward into the heart, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and swelling in the legs or abdomen.

This innovative procedure, led by Dr. Michael Chenier, marks a significant advancement in cardiac care for our region.

“The FDA provided final approval for Triclip earlier this spring and our center was the first to attend the FDA-required training in a session in Austin, Texas prior to implants,” says Dr. Chenier, Interventional Cardiologist at Asheville Cardiology Associates.

“Further solidifying the commitment to the community to help improve the care and improvement of human life, we believe this procedure will help expand quality of life for patients who receive this treatment,” said Dr. Chenier.

If you would like to know more about heart care at Mission Health, visit our website or call (828) 274-6000.

About Mission Hospital

Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence. For more information, please visit missionhealth.org or @MissionHealthNC.