Why the study?
Does percutaneous balloon dilatation reduce pressure gradients in infants and children with congenital aortic valve stenosis?
Population
25 consecutive infants and children with congenital aortic valve stenosis
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
short term and intermediate
Authors
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Supports short-term palliation in congenital AS; leaves open durability and risk minimization in prospective trials.
Does percutaneous balloon dilatation reduce pressure gradients in infants and children with congenital aortic valve stenosis?
Percutaneous balloon dilatation is an effective short-term palliative procedure for congenital aortic stenosis but is associated with significant risks of vascular complications and induced aortic regurgitation.
Vogel et al. (1989) studied this question.
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