Mitral Valve Repair Center

at The Mount Sinai Hospital

Zach K. California

I am extremely thankful for Dr. Adam’s and his staff, who made the whole ordeal much easier than I would have thought possible, and handled every aspect in a professional, yet caring way. I felt well taken care of from the day I arrived to the day I left ”
David A. New York

In April 2009, I was able to test and “pass” my Black Belt exam with my wife Kerri. Our children Meagan and Michael are already Black Belts. Without you and your team’s expertise, dedication and caring this goal would not have been possible. ”
Kevin G. New York

My recovery has been 100%. And, I have resumed all my physical activities. ”
Walter S. Virginia

Every one of you has been so wonderful. We truly cannot thank you enough for kindly repairing my heart! ”
Adam F. South Carolina

It is because of the dedication of Dr. David Adams and the Mt. Sinai team that I am able to say, if anyone needs mitral valve treatment, Mount Sinai is the place to go. ”
Gerald G. Florida

I can tell you now, that I did not realize what a difference this surgery has made in my life. The coughing, shortness of breath and having to sleep with at least three pillows are all gone now, along with the fear of heart failure. ”
Jean M. New York

I am expecting my first grandchild in December and because of Dr. Adams and his wonderful team I will be able to live a long, happy, healthy life! ”
Michael D. New York

You and your entire cardiac team are amazing. I am fortunate and grateful that you were my surgeon. ”
The Clinical Development of Percutaneous Heart Valve Technology: A Position Statement of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)

Thomas A. Vassiliades, Jr, Peter C. Block, Lawrence H. Cohn, David H. Adams, Jeffrey S. Borer, Ted Feldman, David R. Holmes, Warren K. Laskey, Bruce W. Lytle, Michael J. Mack and David O. Williams

This joint position statement represents the combined efforts of four professional societies (Society of Thoracic Surgeons [STS], American Association for Thoracic Surgery [AATS], American College of Cardiology [ACC], and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions [SCAI]),...

May 01, 2005 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Current Management of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation

Farzan Filsoufi, Sacha P. Salzberg, David H. Adams

A better understanding of the pathophysiology of IMR and increased awareness of its negative impact on long-term survival explain the recent rise in the number of patients referred for surgical correction of IMR at the time of coronary revascularization. The most common mechanism of IMR...

March 01, 2005 | The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine