Important Step Forward for Munster Cardiac Patients as Mater Private Network Cork Launches TAVI Service

Mater Private Network Cork has successfully carried out the first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) in a private hospital in Munster, marking another significant step in the hospital’s ongoing investment in cardiac services for the region. The launch of this service follows the opening of the Mater Private Heart Centre in Cork during the summer and expands the advanced cardiac care options available to patients locally.

TAVI is a minimally invasive treatment for severe aortic stenosis, allowing for replacement of the aortic valve without open-heart surgery and enabling quicker recovery for suitable patients. With the introduction of TAVI at Mater Private Hospital in Cork, patients can now access this specialist procedure closer to home, benefiting from faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and streamlined follow-up within the region.

The TAVI service launch at Mater Private Cork reflects six months of coordinated planning, preparation, and training, underpinned by strong collaboration between the Mater Private Cork and Dublin clinical teams. The first procedure was led by Dr. Richard Tanner, consultant cardiologist, supported by consultant cardiologist Prof. Mark Spence, clinical nurse manager Emer O’Brien, and consultant anaesthetist Dr. Maurice Hogan.

Speaking about the procedure, Dr. Richard Tanner, consultant cardiologist and TAVI Clinical Lead, commented:
“Providing TAVI ensures that patients in Munster can now access advanced aortic valve therapy with minimal disruption to their lives. This has been a carefully planned, collaborative clinical effort, with teams from Mater Private Network across Cork and Dublin working closely to ensure a safe and seamless introduction of the service. I’m pleased that we can now offer this important treatment to patients closer to home.”
Sandra Daly, CEO of Mater Private Network Cork, added:

 “This is another important step in Mater Private Network’s ongoing investment in cardiac services for Munster. Building on the opening of our Heart Centre, introducing TAVI in Cork ensures that patients can access advanced cardiac care locally, without the need to travel. I’m incredibly proud of the team whose expertise and collaboration made this possible for patients in our region.”

The introduction of TAVI at Mater Private Cork strengthens its position as the leading provider of private cardiac services in the South and broadens access to advanced heart care for patients across Munster.