The Mount Sinai Hospital The Mitral Foundation

  • STS 54th Annual Meeting

    The preeminent educational event in cardiothoracic surgery will offer more interactivity and technology than ever before. Sessions will address all aspects of adult cardiac, general thoracic, and congenital heart surgery, as well as critical care, diversity in the cardiothoracic surger...

    - | Society of Thoracic Surgeons

  • AMICS 2017: Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Arrhythmology

    Dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the first successful open-heart surgery in the USSR

    The A. V. Vishnevsky Institute of Surgery will be holding an International Conference on Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Arrhythmology (AMICS2017) that will gather leading specialists from Russia, USA and Western Europe. This year the conference will be dedicated to the ...

    - | AMICS

  • Mitral Academy 2017

    The purpose of the Academy is to establish a cultural platform where cardiac surgeons mix and match their knowledge and expertise on mitral surgery. Particular emphasis is put on minimally invasive access and new technologies. Monday, June 5, 2017 9:30 am Surgery for Degenerative Mi...

    - | Mitral Academy

  • What to Expect

    Scheduling a consultationWhen you are ready to discuss the possibility of having your mitral valve surgery with Dr. Adams or one of our other surgeons at Mount Sinai please call us at 866-288-6213 to schedule a consultation. Prior to meeting with Dr. Adams, it is important that we have copies of your most recent echocardiogram including the CD and a hard copy report of the findings. If you have ha...

  • Before Surgery

    Your doctor will provide you a list of medications that need to be stopped before surgery (for example; Coumadin, Plavix, Aspirin, vitamins) Always talk to your surgeon before making any changes to the medications you take.The night before surgery you should shower and not have anything to eat or drink after midnight.On the day of surgery you will first go to the registration area on the fifth flo...

  • Anesthesia

    We provide the highest quality of care, beginning with the period before surgery and culminating in an outstanding Pain Management service-a continuous spectrum of care. Our team of 15 cardiothoracic anesthesiologists are board certified anesthesiologists who served additional training to acquire enhanced skills and knowledge, and are now specifically dedicated to the perioperative care of cardiac...

  • The Operation

    At The Mount Sinai Hospital, we work as an integrated surgical team, with specialists focusing on different aspects of your surgery. In all cases, Dr. Adams performs the mitral valve repair. Additional specialists, including a second board-certified cardiac surgeon, cardiac anesthesiologist, and others will collaborate to ensure you achieve the best possible medical outcome. Your condition is mon...

  • Preparing for Your Visit

    We look forward to making you feel welcome and comfortable, and to have you as our guest.Mount Sinai’s state-of-the-art technologies and top-rated patient care come together to create the ideal destination for nearly every health need. From routine physical assessments to the most advanced surgical procedures, all medical services at Mount Sinai are delivered in a friendly, multicultural environm...

  • Mount Sinai Services

    At The Mount Sinai Hospital’s Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, our entire team is focused on providing you with superlative cardiac care that enables you to live a long, healthy life. During your stay at The Mount Sinai Hospital - please don't hesitate to speak to your clinical care team or contact our office with questions or concerns.

  • Accommodations

    Many hotels provide discounted rates to our patients and their families. When placing reservations, mention “Mount Sinai,” unless otherwise indicated.For further information or assistance, please contact Guest Services at Mount Sinai at 212-241-5431. Monday - Sunday 8:00am - 8:00pmFor additional information about traveling to The Mount Sinai Hospital, please view Mount Sinai's complete guide here:...