The use of balloon angioplasty in the pediatric patient

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Interventional Cardiology
• Medical Technology

Background:

• Congenital heart defects requiring intervention in pediatric patients.
• Limitations of traditional surgical approaches for certain pediatric cardiac lesions.
• Advancements in minimally invasive cardiac procedures for children.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the efficacy and outcomes of balloon angioplasty in pediatric patients.
• To detail the application of balloon angioplasty for specific congenital and acquired cardiovascular lesions in children.
• To assess the technical success and clinical results of interventional procedures.

Main Methods:

• Review of case studies and procedural data for balloon angioplasty in pediatric populations.
• Analysis of techniques employed for various cardiovascular obstructions.
• Evaluation of patient outcomes and complication rates.

Main Results:

• Successful application of balloon angioplasty for valvar pulmonary stenosis.
• Effective treatment of peripheral pulmonary stenosis and coarctation of the aorta.
• Positive outcomes reported for aortic vena cava and pulmonary venous obstruction interventions.

Conclusions:

• Balloon angioplasty is a valuable and effective therapeutic option for multiple pediatric cardiovascular conditions.
• The technique offers favorable results in treating obstructive lesions in children.
• Interventional cardiology, specifically balloon angioplasty, plays a crucial role in pediatric cardiac care.