Aortic balloon valvuloplasty

N J Med. 1989 Aug;86(8):611-4.

Abstract

Fifty-eight patients with severe aortic stenosis underwent successful aortic balloon valvuloplasty. The mean aortic valve gradient was reduced from 65 +/- 22 to 32 +/- 13 mmHg with symptomatic improvement. The procedure is an effective palliative procedure for patients with high surgical risk.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / therapy*
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Humans
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged