Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Performs First Minima Stent Procedure

Miller Children's & Women's Hospital in Long Beach has completed the first procedure utilizing the Minima stent, a newly FDA-approved device specifically designed for infants diagnosed with congenital heart and vascular conditions.

This development offers a new treatment avenue for newborns and infants facing complex cardiac issues that previously required open-heart surgery or were challenging to address.

The Minima stent is engineered for the smallest patients, with its reduced size and flexibility enabling a less invasive approach. The procedure was carried out by the hospital's Children's Heart Institute, a facility dedicated to the care of pediatric cardiac conditions.

The successful implementation of this less invasive technique marks a notable advancement in pediatric cardiology, potentially leading to improved recovery times and fewer complications for young patients with congenital heart defects.