[Percutaneous valvotomy in the combination of mitral and tricuspid valve stenosis. Report of 3 cases]

Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 1990 Sep;83(10):1585-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report the results of a series of 3 cases of double valvuloplasty with a balloon catheter in young patients with combined mitral and tricuspid stenosis. Haemodynamic and Doppler echocardiographic evaluation after the procedure showed comparable results to those of surgical commissurotomy without significant secondary valvular regurgitation. Clinical and echocardiographic follow-up showed that valvular opening remained satisfactory in the 2 cases examined. Percutaneous valvuloplasty would seem to be a valuable alternative to surgical commissurotomy in selected patients with combined mitral and tricuspid valve stenosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Cardiac Output
  • Catheterization*
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / complications
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / therapy*
  • Postoperative Period
  • Tricuspid Valve Stenosis / complications
  • Tricuspid Valve Stenosis / therapy*