Carilion heart surgeons reach milestone Gene Marrano April 13, 2018 1 minute read A less invasive surgery for a common heart valve disease performed at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital recently reached a milestone as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: AAA awards Four-diamond designation to Hotel RoanokeNext: Has the bald eagle population along the James River peaked? Related Stories Darius Rucker to perform at Elmwood Park in June Web Staff April 3, 2026 RPD Arrests Man in Southwest Gas Station Armed Robbery Clark Palmer April 3, 2026 Roanoke County enters spring with return of community favorite events Web Staff April 3, 2026