[Balloon valvuloplasty in stenotic bioprosthesis]

Arch Inst Cardiol Mex. 1992 Sep-Oct;62(5):429-33.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

The results of balloon valvuloplasty performed on five patients with stenotic bioprosthesis treated in the Hospital de Cardiología Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, are presented. All five bioprosthesis were right sided, two in tricuspid position, one in pulmonary valve position and two in valvulated conduits from right ventricle to pulmonary artery. In all cases a pressure gradient reduction was achieved, an improvement of clinical functional class and heart failure manifestations were obtained. Mansfields balloons were used. One in two patients, and two balloons in three. We had not complications with the procedure. We conclude that balloon valvuloplasty on bioprosthesis is a safe and dependable procedure to be used in right sided bioprosthesis.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bioprosthesis*
  • Catheterization*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Failure