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[Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in aortic coarctation in young adults]
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Percutaneous balloon angioplasty effectively treats adult aortic coarctation. This minimally invasive procedure significantly reduces pressure gradients and increases aortic lumen diameter in patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Aortic coarctation is a congenital narrowing of the aorta.
- Adult cases often present with significant hemodynamic compromise.
- Surgical repair can be complex, necessitating alternative treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous balloon angioplasty for adult aortic coarctation.
- To assess the impact of angioplasty on pressure gradients and lumen diameter.
- To identify potential complications associated with the procedure.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 9 adult patients with aortic coarctation.
- Percutaneous balloon angioplasty performed as the primary intervention.
- Pre- and post-procedural measurements of pressure gradients and lumen diameters recorded.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in mean pressure gradient from 59 +/- 13 mmHg to 15 +/- 11 mmHg (p < 0.0001).
- Substantial increase in mean internal lumen diameter from 5 +/- 3 mm to 13 +/- 2 mm (p < 0.0001).
- One case of intimal dissection reported as a complication.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous balloon angioplasty is a safe and effective treatment for adult aortic coarctation.
- The procedure leads to significant hemodynamic improvement and aortic lumen enlargement.
- Angioplasty offers a viable therapeutic option for this patient population.
Abstract:
The results of percutaneous balloon angioplasty in 9 cases of adult aortic coarctation are described. One case was associated with bicuspid aortic valve and another with organic aortic stenosis. Two of them were female, and the rest were male. The mean age range between 15-26 years (19 +/- 4.2). Pressure gradients fell from 59 +/- 13 mmHg to 15 +/- 11 mmHg postdilatation (p less than 0.0001), and the internal lumen diameters increase from 5 +/- 3 mm up to 13 +/- 2 mm (p less than 0.0001). In one case an intimal dissection appears as complication. At consequence of these results, the percutaneous balloon angioplasty seems to be a good therapeutic procedure in the adult aortic coarctation.