IHI Celebrates 1000th Minimally Invasive TAVR Heart Procedure
The International Heart Institute team at Providence St. Patrick Hospital recently commemorated its 1000
th TAVR procedure (transcatheter aortic valve replacement); a 79 year-old man from Potomac who is reportedly doing well following the procedure.
KGVO spoke with cardiologist Dr. Tod Maddux about the procedure that has transformed valve replacement surgery.
“One of the most common procedures to be done now is a valve replacement that we do through the artery in the leg called TAVR, a transcatheter aortic valve replacement,” said Dr. Maddux. “And we just did our 1,000th case.”
Dr. Maddux expanded on the procedure.
Crews Rescue Injured Hiker Near Sourdough Trail
On Wednesday, April 28, Gallatin County Search & Rescue responded to reports of a hiker with traumatic injuries.
According to a press release from the Gallatin Media Center, the individual was hiking off-trail when they fell on a downed tree with exposed broken limbs.
As a result of the fall, the hiker suffered an injury to the rib area.
Gallatin County Search & Rescue used ground crews and a helicopter team to search the area for the injured hiker. Crews located the injured hiker a few miles in and about a quarter-mile off the main Sourdough Trail. The hiker complained of intense pain and had a noticeable injury in the rib area. Due to the seriousness of the injuries sustained, the hiker was airlifted out of the area via helicopter to a waiting ambulance.
Missoula Public Library Increasing Opportunities to Visit
Regardless of the event or the venue and potential participation, it feels good to share news about more opportunity.
That would appear to be the case with the Missoula Public Library this coming week. Whether it s for personal use or a phenomenal resource for your kids to expand their learning, we bet lots of you have been missing going to the library on a regular basis.
So, comes word that beginning this Monday, May 3, building access will be available to high-risk populations (elderly and immune-compromised individuals) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9AM to 12PM. Building access will be available to the general public on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9AM to 12PM. Beginning May 3, library users will be able to schedule passport services by calling (406) 721-2665, and register in advance for notary or research assistance through the Library’s website or by phone. Curbside lending hours will change to 3PM to
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