Dr. Eric Heller, MD
Interventional Cardiology |
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Age 45
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SaveDr. Eric Heller, MD is an interventional cardiology specialist in Delray Beach, FL and has been practicing for 10 years. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2000 and specializes in interventional cardiology, cardiology, and more.Read his story
Florida Premier Cardiology
5210 Linton Blvd Ste 301
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 807-0500
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Risks associated with the TAVR procedure include death, stroke and major bleeding
Important Risk Information for Patients
Indications:
The Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve, model 9600TFX, and accessories are indicated for relief of aortic stenosis in patients with symptomatic heart disease due to severe native calcific aortic stenosis who are judged by a Heart Team, including a cardiac surgeon, to be at intermediate or greater risk for open surgical therapy (i.e., predicted risk of surgical mortality ≥ 3% at 30 days, based on the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) risk score and other clinical co-morbidities unmeasured by the STS risk calculator).
The Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve, model 9600TFX, and accessories are indicated for patients with symptomatic heart disease due to failure (stenosed, insufficient, or combined) of a surgical bioprosthetic aortic or mitral valve who are judged by a heart team, including a cardiac surgeon, to be at high or greater risk for open surgical therapy (i.e., predicted risk of surgical mortality ≥ 8% at 30 days, based on the STS risk score and other clinical co-morbidities unmeasured by the STS risk calculator).
Contraindications (Who should not use):
The Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve and delivery system should not be used in patients who:
- Cannot tolerate medications that thin the blood or prevent blood clots from forming.
- Have an active infection in the heart or elsewhere.
Warnings:
- There may be an increased risk of stroke in transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures, compared to other standard treatments for aortic stenosis in the high or greater risk population.
- If an incorrect valve size for your anatomy is used, it may lead to heart injury, valve leakage, movement, or dislodgement.
- Patients should talk to their doctor if they have significant heart disease, a mitral valve device or are allergic to chromium, nickel, molybdenum, manganese, copper, silicon, and/or polymeric materials.
- The SAPIEN 3 valve may not last as long in patients whose bodies do not process calcium normally.
- During the procedure, your doctors should monitor the dye used in the body; if used in excess it could lead to kidney damage. X-ray guidance used during the procedure may cause injury to the skin, which may be painful, damaging, and long-lasting.
- Transcatheter aortic heart valve patients should take medications that thin the blood or prevent blood clots from forming, except when likely to have an adverse reaction, as determined by their physician. The Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve has not been tested for use without medications that thin the blood or prevent blood clots from forming.
Precautions:
The long-term durability of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve is not known at this time. Regular medical follow-up is recommended to evaluate how well a patient’s heart valve is performing. Safety, performance, and durability of the SAPIEN 3 valve has not been established for placement inside a previously implanted transcatheter valve.
The safety and effectiveness of the transcatheter heart valve is also not known for patients who have:
- An aortic heart valve that is not calcified, contains only one or two leaflets, has leaflets with large pieces of calcium that may block the vessels that supply blood to the heart or in which the main problem is that the valve leaks.
- Previous prosthetic ring in any position.
- Previous atrial septal occlude.
- A heart that does not pump well, has thickening of the heart muscle, with or without blockage, unusual ultrasound images of the heart that could represent irregularities such as a blood clot, a diseased mitral valve that is calcified or leaking, or Gorlin syndrome, a condition that affects many areas of the body and increases the risk of developing various cancers and tumors.
- Low white, red or platelet blood cell counts, or history of bleeding because the blood does not clot properly.
- Diseased, abnormal or irregularly shaped vessels leading to the heart. Vessels which are heavily diseased or too small for associated delivery devices, or a large amount of calcification at the point of entry.
- Allergies to blood-thinning medications or dye injected during the procedure.
- For a valve in valve procedure, there is a risk of leakage if the previously implanted tissue valve is not securely in place or if it is damaged. There is also the possibility that a partially detached valve leaflet from the previously implanted valve could block a blood vessel.
- Additional pre-procedure imaging will be completed to evaluate proper sizing.
Potential risks associated with the procedure include:
- Death, stroke, paralysis (loss of muscle function), permanent disability, or severe bleeding.
- Risks to the heart, including heart attack or heart failure, a heart that does not pump well, irregular heartbeat that may result in a need for a permanent pacemaker, chest pain, heart murmur, false aneurysm, recurring aortic stenosis(narrowing), too much fluid around the heart, injury to the structure of the heart.
- Risks to your lungs or breathing, including difficulty breathing, fainting, buildup of fluid in or around the lungs, weakness or inability to exercise.
- Risks involving bleeding or your blood supply, including formation of a blood clot, high or low blood pressure, limited blood supply, a decrease in red blood cells, or abnormal lab values, bleeding in the abdominal cavity, collection of blood under the skin.
- Additional risks, including life-threatening infection, dislodgement of calcified material, air embolism (air bubbles in the blood vessels), poor kidney function or failure, nerve injury, fever, allergic reaction to anesthesia or dye, reoperation, pain, infection or bleeding at incision sites, or swelling.
Additional potential risks specifically associated with the use of the heart valve include:
- Valve movement after deployment, blockage or disruption of blood flow through the heart, need for additional heart surgery and possible removal of the SAPIEN 3 valve, a blood clot that requires treatment, damage to the valve (e.g., wear, breakage, recurring aortic stenosis), nonstructural valve dysfunction (e.g., leakage, inappropriate sizing or positioning, blockage, excess tissue in growth, blood cell damage, etc.) or mechanical failure of the delivery system and/or accessories.
CAUTION: Federal (United States) law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Edwards, Edwards Lifesciences, the stylized E logo, Edwards SAPIEN, Edwards SAPIEN 3, SAPIEN, and SAPIEN 3 are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Dr Heller is accessible, articulate, and a smart & astute practitioner. We have confidence in him. His office staff is friendly, and helpful. My husband is his patient & we do not hesitate to recommend him.
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Dr. Heller is brilliant, life saving and cutting edge. He treats everyone with respect and is one of the best diagnostician (if not THE best diagnostician) I have met. He is also a highly skilled intervention specialist and up to date on all of the latest advancements; in addition, his follow up to detail is unparalleled. In this age of modern medicine, Dr. Heller is a rarity and I am so glad I met him. Thank you Dr. Heller for LITERALLY saving my husband's life.
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7JKL – Jul 29, 2019
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We were looking for a cardiologist for my 94 year old uncle, who was suffering from shortness of breath, chest pains and general weakness.
My friend strongly recommended Dr. Eric Heller.
Dr. Heller managed to see him the same day.
The next morning he performed on him a procedure in the hospital.
Within 48 hours my uncle felt better and within a week , he became active.
This was about a year ago , and my uncle is still going strong.
He's under Dr. Heller 's supervision and feels great.
I strongly recommend Dr. Eric Heller for anybody that has cardiac problems.
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9yf – Jul 25, 2019
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The matter of fact I recommend 3 of my friends to dr heller and they were very satisfied
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4Esti f – Jul 25, 2019
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Simply put, Dr. Heller is a lifesaver. When all other physicians had given up on me (because I had had quadruple bypass and my age), Dr. Heller spent the time to come up w/ a course of treatment which significantly improved my quality of life. Thanks to Dr. Heller, I was feeling well enough to travel to my grandson’s wedding abroad. We even toasted to Dr. Heller at the wedding. Dr. Heller, you deserve nothing but the best for how compassionate, caring and intelligent you are. On behalf of my family and me, THANK YOU!
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8Michael K. – Jul 25, 2019
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Dr. Heller's abilities as an intervention specialist and wonderful cardiologist is matched only by his kindness and calm demeanor. He is abreast of the latest developments in the field of cardiology and Dr. Heller's skills literally saved my husband's life. Although he is not an alarmist, Dr. Heller identified a problem that needed immediate action and performed the cutting edge procedure. In addition, he provided me with his cell number and was accessible any time; he also called me several times to keep me updated, something very few (if any) other doctors would take time to do. Dr. Heller was recommended by our previous cardiologists who were affiliated with St. Francis Heart Hospital in Long Island, NY.
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8Michael Silverberg – Jul 25, 2019
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Dr. Eric Heller, MD Cardiologist - UNCARING, UNPROFESSIONAL, BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL.
At 4 pm I texted Dr. Heller complaining of chest pain. He responded I should call his office so he can "get me in". I called and no one answered so I texted Dr. Heller to have someone call me which they did within 5 minutes. The girl said I should come over before 4:45 because Dr. Heller would be leaving. I told her I'd be there before 5 since I couldn't guarantee the traffic. I told her to make sure the doctor waited for me. She said OK. I left at 4:25 and texted Dr. Heller I was on my way. When I got to Jog and Linton, I texted Dr. Heller that I was 5 minutes away. At 4:48 I was in the parking lot and Dr. Heller's office called to say "he couldn't see me today". I explained I was in the parking lot and was told it was the end of the day and he couldn't see me. What kind of doctor has a patient race over to his office complaining of chest pain and doesn't wait to see him....a Doctor who doesn't give a
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110Jeff R – Jul 24, 2019
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It is a true pleasure for me to write this letter of recommendation for Dr. Eric Heller. He is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, ethical, attentive, and a true patient physician. Dr. Heller, sees each patient as a unique individual. He is an expert in his field, yet still very humble and highly professional. Camille Catania R. N., BSN
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51Camille Catania RN,BSN – Oct 28, 2018
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Dr. Heller has been my cardiologist for years. If it weren't for him, I would no longer be here. His patience and expertise are unparalleled. I could go on forever describing Dr.Heller's ability to save lives. Take my word, I HIGHLY recommend him as an EXCELLENT cardiologist.
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51Jack Pollack in Boca Raton, FL – Oct 18, 2018
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My family and I cannot thank Dr. Heller enough. He has gone above and beyond for our father. Whenever we have questions, he does not hesitate to answer them. He has guided us toward other excellent physicians when we have needed them and goes out of his way to stay in contact with them to ensure that my father has the care that he needs.
He has a wealth of knowledge within him and he handles any situation with grace and a calmness that spills over to his patients. Thank God for Dr. Heller.
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62The family of William Vila in Lake Worth , FL – Oct 01, 2018
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I have referred my wife
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4Dr Lawrence Salmansohn in Boynton Beach – Sep 26, 2018
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Dr heller discovered my afib, no other md did.
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3Boynton Beach, FL – Sep 18, 2018
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DR. HELLER IS THE MOST CARING AND KNOWLEDGABLE CARDIOLOGIST
HE HAS DONE 5 CARDIO INTERVENTIONS ON ME,,,,,,,AND I TRUST HIM WITH MY LIFE,,,,,,
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22BARBARA VANEFSKY in Delray Beach, FL – Sep 15, 2018
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I can’t even place 1 star on my review, terrible bedside manner, no comunication with patient and staff about what diagnosing a condition, only interested on his vacation time, no compassion and empathy for patients and family members.
He took a week to deliver a prescription to the insurance for aproval of a catheterism procedure with a patient having heart failure.
After over one week in hospital the defribilayor vest wasn’t ready so patient could not be released. Incompetent is whatvit is.
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69May 29, 2018
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Very nice and he cares about your health any time of the day or night
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21Richard Murray in Boca Raton Fl – Apr 04, 2018
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Dr. Eric Heller is an exceptionally good cardiologist who never rushes through an appointment until all your questions and concerns are addressed to your satisfaction. Dr. Heller is easy to communicate with by text, and within minutes you receive answers to your questions/concerns. Both he and his staff conduct themselves in a most professional manner, both in person and on the phone.
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4FRED STORCH in DELRAY BEACH, FL – Apr 04, 2018
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Dr Heller is very professional and was very easy to talk to he came highly recommened
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31lilly thompson in livermore Ca – Feb 18, 2018
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My father is a patient of Dr Heller and I want to thank him very much for his excellent care,attention and dedication with my father.My father had a surgery with Dr Heller on August 2017 and Dr Heller is the one who found out my father had a blockage of 90% in his neck and had to go for surgery ASAP. Dr Heller also recommended a wonderful cardiovascular Dr Ricotta that operated my father on 02/06/2018.Me and my family are very thankful for Dr Heller and his team.Thank you much. Oliveira's family
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24Vangivaldo Oliveira in Delray Beach, FL – Feb 09, 2018
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Dr. Heller has been my cardiologist for several years. He is kind, caring, knowledgeable, and professional. He always gives me as much time as I need during my office visits. He answers all my questions and addresses all of my concerns. He will even answer questions during his off hours which is pretty unusual in medical practices these days. Dr. Heller has a fantastic bedside manner. I would highly recommend Dr. Heller to anyone who asks for my opinion.
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3Joshua H. in Boynton Beach, FL – Feb 07, 2018
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Doctor Heller is caring and expert in the areas of stenting and valve replacement. He has more than once saved my husband's life. I highly recommend him
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1claire schubert in Hillsboro Beach – Jan 31, 2018
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