NCH Pioneers Next-Gen G5 Valve Repair in Florida—A Major Leap for Minimally Invasive Heart Care

In cardiac care, “first in Florida” isn’t just a badge—it’s a statement. NCH Rooney Heart Institute has earned that honor once again, becoming the first hospital in the state to offer the newly FDA-approved MitraClip™ G5 and TriClip™ G5 systems, giving local patients cutting-edge, non-surgical options for leaky heart valves.

What’s New—and Why It Matters

These next-generation tools allow doctors to correct leaks in the heart’s mitral and tricuspid valves via catheter—no open-heart surgery needed. The G5 systems bring improved handling, positioning, and precision to transcatheter valve repair.

For patients with mitral regurgitation (when the heart’s mitral valve leaks), the MitraClip G5 system can reduce symptoms and improve function, especially in those considered high-risk surgical candidates.

The TriClip G5 similarly targets tricuspid regurgitation, offering a “life quality lifeline” for those too frail or complex for traditional surgery.

Medicare Coverage Is Greenlit

Thanks to a July 2025 National Coverage Determination (NCD) from CMS, the TriClip G5 procedure is now covered under Medicare—when performed per protocol—making this innovation both accessible and affordable for eligible patients.

NCH’s Track Record in Valve Innovation

This move builds on a legacy of regional firsts. NCH has already performed the state’s first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement using the Evoque system—another minimally invasive breakthrough. Their Structural & Valvular Heart Disease Center of Excellence continues to lead with top-tier technology and a multidisciplinary heart team dedicated to pushing the envelope.

What It Means for Naples—and You

• For patients: If open-heart surgery was too risky or not an option, there’s now a highly effective alternative—with shorter recovery and lower risk.

• For local cardiology: NCH cements its role as a cutting-edge provider, keeping Naples—and Southwest Florida—on the healthcare innovation map.

• For families: Caring for loved ones with valve disease just got easier, thanks to improved outcomes and expanded coverage.