--- title: "Sutter's CPMC Achieves West Coast First Heart Procedure | Sutter Health" description: "CPMC became the first West Coast hospital to implant the AltaValve System, offering new hope to mitral valve patients with no other treatment options." url: "https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/research-innovation/sutter-achieves-west-coast-first-in-mitral-valve-replacement" --- 1. [Home](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Research & innovation](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/research-innovation) / 3. Sutter Achieves West Coast First In Mitral Valve Replacement # Sutter Achieves West Coast First in Mitral Valve Replacement CPMC became the first West Coast hospital to implant the AltaValve System, offering new hope to mitral valve patients with no other treatment options. January 23, 2025 by Ashley Boarman ![Sutter Achieves West Coast First in Mitral Valve Replacement](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/Vitals/research-and-innovation/AltaValve-procedure-at-CPMC-4ede7402.jpeg?h=1536&iar=0&w=2048 "Sutter Achieves West Coast First in Mitral Valve Replacement") SAN FRANCISCO – Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center has become the first hospital in California and the West Coast to implant the [AltaValve™ System](https://www.4cmed.com/) in a patient with mitral valve disease as part of the ATLAS pivotal clinical trial. This potentially groundbreaking procedure is a critical step forward for patients whose anatomical complexities have made them ineligible for other commercially available mitral valve solutions. “This new treatment opens the door for people suffering from symptomatic mitral regurgitation who previously had no viable treatment options, providing them with an opportunity to potentially significantly improve their quality of life,” said [Dr. David Daniels](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=c79830d00c813e83&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1083US1083&q=David+V+Daniels,+M.D.+San+Francisco&si=APYL9bsh4-ZEVHtKMN_cAYm-TF4k2uGx4LPw3E5iSdbjoOJYwjpIx8IZHh1QcsxJvKlQnYARt5oj5fDcYxj24S9LKh-AXTsfiF0UsQADWrY1fNCOU_lUCZS8bQbiNzAEPGw7gid9OyiyeVu_xaicOIDl9VaOAd4suoeKHVMcEko-0Ruc0zkzlOL0LGCMYiurj5bjOPWYjQYhpCmx-3jX544YqlEymAlGNitpMI67qVC-iBbIyOrtG-FoD__REbxRSLzmmNxb0neUwYuNe2pP-28ihNgJ88K4XC2AaonVvRPqCgJ3UxGPm1HC_vfNmBvlmQk6rJ3FWxs9xP9KHaz85Ovmc46jV5GbOg%3D%3D&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwip-YTHwoyLAxUIEDQIHanXOHkQ3LoBegQIAxAB&biw=1536&bih=791&dpr=1.25), an interventional cardiologist at Sutter’s CPMC. ![rendering of the AltaValve System](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/Vitals/research-and-innovation/AltaValve-inside-LA-6c18ea8e.jpg "AltaValve™ System") Dr. Daniels, alongside [Dr. Christian Spies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-christian-spies-1046247057) and CPMC’s cardiac care team, performed the successful procedure this month. **Building on a Legacy of Innovation** Historically, patients with mitral valve disease, or mitral valve regurgitation, have faced limited care options, often requiring invasive open-heart surgery. Over the past decade, medical advancements have introduced minimally invasive repair technologies like MitraClip™, but effective replacement options have lagged behind. The AltaValve System is one of the first transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) devices being offered through clinical trials. Its unique atrial fixation mechanism is designed to minimize complications associated with other TMVR devices, such as obstruction of the heart’s left ventricular outflow or damage to surrounding heart structures. “By solving these challenges, AltaValve represents a significant advancement in care for people with complex cardiac conditions,” said Dr. Ron Waksman, steering committee chair for the ATLAS trial. Similar to other mitral valve solutions, patients treated with the AltaValve System may experience relief from symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue and could potentially return to daily activities within weeks of the procedure. > **Did you know:** Mitral valve regurgitation is the most common type of heart valve disease. **Advancing Patient Outcomes** Sutter’s dedication to providing access to this and similar clinical trials underscores its commitment to caring for people with the most challenging cardiac conditions. “With its participation in the ATLAS study using the AltaValve System, CPMC is setting the stage for a future where more patients can access safer, less invasive options for mitral valve replacement,” said Dr. Daniels. The heart is a complex organ linked to every aspect of health. Maintaining its function is crucial to supporting a long and healthy life. For more information about this trial and other advanced heart care at Sutter Health, visit [Sutter’s Heart and Vascular Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/heart-and-vascular). ![Surgical team poses for a group picture](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/Vitals/research-and-innovation/Group-pic-a41ccd7b.jpeg "CPMC team marks cardiac care milestone with first-ever AltaValve™ System implant procedure in California and the West Coast | January 21, 2025") ## Topics [Heart Disease](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/search?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Heart+Disease%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=articles) ## Related articles ### [It takes a team: Spotlight on Sacramento hospital’s heart valve care](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/our-people/spotlight-on-sacramento-hospital-heart-valve-care) ### [AI Helps Surgeons Treat an 86-Year-Old Grandmother](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/research-innovation/ai-helps-surgeons-treat-an-86-year-old-grandmother) ### [National Honors Recognize Sutter Health’s Excellence in Stroke and Heart Care](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/our-people/national-honors-recognize-sutter-healths-excellence-in-stroke-and-heart-care) ### [Letters From the Past Inspire Gift to East Bay Heart Care](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/community-impact/letters-from-the-past-inspire-gift-to-east-bay-heart-care) [See all from Research & innovation](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/research-innovation) ## Check your Vitals Get the latest in health innovation, community impact and patient care from Sutter Health — delivered straight to your inbox. 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