Balloon valvuloplasty is a procedure done to repair the heart valve presenting with a narrowed opening. It is usually done in mitral valve stenosis, aortic valve stenosis, and narrowed tricuspid or pulmonary valve. During this procedure, the doctor inserts a catheter with a balloon into the blood vessel of the groin to reach the heart. X-rays are used to guide the catheter to reach the narrowed valve of the heart. After repairing, the balloon is deflated and removed with a catheter. It increases the valve function and improves blood flow by enlarging the valve opening.
Prosthetic Heart Valves - Types, Mechanisms, Indications, and Risks
A prosthetic heart valve is an artificial heart valve that is implanted in the patient’s heart. This article is a brief overview of prosthetic heart valves.
Balloon Valvuloplasty - An Overview
A minimally invasive treatment called balloon valvuloplasty is utilized to treat stenosis, or narrowing, of a heart valve. Read more in the article.
