Meet the Experts

Dr. Elliot Elias

Cardiologist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute

Videos

Mitraclip Procedure

Mitraclip procedure is used when the mitral valve is leaky. Dr. Elliot Elias, Cardiologist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains with a video how the procedure is performed and says echocardiogram is used during the surgery.

Anatomy & Function of the Heart Valves

Heart is an amazing organ. With a 3D imaging, Dr. Elliot Elias, Cardiologist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, describes different types of valves and also talks about how blood travels through them.

Diagnosing Heart Valves Disease

Echocardiogram is one of the best tests for diagnosing valve disease. It shows the size and shape of heart valves, how the heart pumps and stenosis or regurgitation. Dr. Elliot Elias, Cardiologist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains what heart catheterization is.

Leaky Heart Valve: Causes & Symptoms

Stenosis and regurgitation are the most common valve diseases. Leakiness means that the valve is not closing in the right way. Dr. Elliot Elias, Cardiologist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, describes some of the symptoms of valve disease such as shortness of breath or pain.

TAVR Procedure

TAVR (Transcatheter aortic valve replacement) is an option when patients don’t tolerate other types of surgery. A catheter is used to replace a damage aortic valve. With a video, Dr. Elliot Elias, Cardiologist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains how the procedure is performed.

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