Why the study?
Is balloon mitral valvuloplasty safe and effective for pregnant women with severe mitral stenosis, and does it affect long-term childhood development?
Is balloon mitral valvuloplasty safe and effective for pregnant women with severe mitral stenosis, and does it affect long-term childhood development?
Balloon mitral valvuloplasty during pregnancy is safe and effective for severe mitral stenosis, yielding excellent maternal and fetal outcomes without adversely affecting long-term childhood development.
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BMV appears feasible for severe MS in pregnancy; leaves open need for prospective trials before practice change.
Routray et al. (2003) studied this question.
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