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Concurrent aortic and mitral balloon valvuloplasty by the retrograde non-transseptal technique
V K Bahl1, S Chandra, R Juneja
1Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi.
International Journal of Cardiology
|November 10, 1995
Insights
Balloon valvuloplasty is a common procedure for combined aortic and mitral stenosis. This study presents a novel retrograde non-transseptal approach for dilating both valves effectively in one intervention.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Catheterization
Background:
- Combined aortic and mitral stenosis requires effective treatment options.
- Balloon valvuloplasty is an established intervention for valvular stenosis.
- Transseptal catheterization is typically integral to combined aortic and mitral balloon valvuloplasty.
Abstract:
Balloon valvuloplasty for combined aortic and mitral stenosis is now being increasingly practised. Transseptal catheterisation forms an integral part of this procedure. We describe a case where the retrograde non-transseptal approach was used for dilating both valves in a single intervention.