Aortic valve balloon dilatation in a newborn for critical aortic stenosis diagnosed during fetal life

Indian Heart J. 2001 Jan-Feb;53(1):95-6.

Abstract

A young primigravida was diagnosed to have a fetus with critical aortic stenosis at 30 weeks' gestation. A decision to follow-up the fetus till term was taken as there was no evidence of congestive heart failure. Post-natal retrograde aortic valve balloon dilatation was performed 36 hours after birth. There was marked improvement in left ventricular function and the baby is doing well at 1-year follow-up. The need for accurate assessment of intracardiac anatomy during fetal life in critical aortic stenosis and its impact on therapeutic interventions is highlighted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / therapy*
  • Catheterization*
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*