Dr. Neil Moat, MBBS, chief medical officer of Abbott's structural heart business, was a cardiac surgeon specializing in the mitral valve prior to taking on his current role where he oversees Abbott's advancements in transcatheter valve technologies.Â
He explains some of the evolution in the industry as surgical repairs now are offered side-by-side with transcatheter valve replacement and repair technologies. He notes that the number of heart valve patients being treated has increased with the introduction of transcatheter technologies, and that surgical volumes have not been impacted as much as people thing because more patients overall are now being treated for valve disease.
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