February 26th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

UPMC Western Maryland’s Heart and Vascular Institute continues to offer innovative ways of treating cardiac issues with less invasive techniques. Recently, Dr. Hani Alkhatib joined the staff, specializing in TAVR – trans-catheter aortic valve replacement, a procedure that goes through the groin of the patient instead of opening the chest.  Dr. Alkhatib says he favors this procedure for himself and his patients…

The addition of new equipment has also streamlined patient visits to doctors for cardiac issues…