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Local Hospital One of Only 4 in State With New Heart Procedure

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A Petoskey hospital the one of only four in the entire state utilizing a new valve replacement procedure.

McLaren Northern Michigan, along with three hospitals in the Detroit Metro area is now utilizing the "TAVR" valve replacement.

Patients who suffer from Aortic Stenonsis often don't have many options for surgery, using a minimally invasive procedure a stent replaces the damaged valve with a brand new one.

This weekend cardiologists from around the state are gathering at the Lub Dub N' Splash heart conference, held at Boyne Mountain.

The conference allows health care professionals to network and  learn about new procedures.

Want more information on McLaren Northern Michigan's procedures? Follow the link attached to this story.