Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Extends 90-year Lease on Life

Decorated World War II veteran Lester Tenney needed heart valve replacement. But at 90 years old, most physicians were reluctant to perform surgery. That’s when Tenney turned to Scripps and became a participant in the FDA-approved PARTNER clinical trial. He received a less invasive treatment compared to traditional open heart surgery and is back to doing the things he loves.

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