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 Congressman defends election reform bill against Jim Crow comparisons Ian Price February 17, 2026 0 Anti-bullying bill introduced following suicide death in Roanoke County fails in General Assembly Clark Palmer February 17, 2026 0 Town of Bedford looking for final round of feedback from residents on 2045 Comp Plan Gene Marrano February 17, 2026 0