Key result
Percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy using the Inoue balloon catheter was performed successfully in 2 pregnant patients with severe mitral stenosis refractory to medical treatment.
Why the study?
Is percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy using the Inoue balloon catheter successful in pregnant patients with severe mitral stenosis refractory to medical treatment?
Case Report (n=2)
Is percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy using the Inoue balloon catheter successful in pregnant patients with severe mitral stenosis refractory to medical treatment?
PBMV using the Inoue balloon catheter is a feasible option for pregnant patients with severe, medically refractory mitral stenosis, potentially shortening procedure and fluoroscopy times.
Percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy (PBMV) using the Inoue balloon catheter was performed successfully in 2 patients with severe mitral stenosis refractory to medical treatment during pregnancy. Because of its unique design and ease of manipulation, we recommend the Inoue balloon catheter for performing PBMV in selected patients with mitral stenosis during pregnancy, as procedure and fluoroscopy times can be significantly shortened.
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Chow et al. (2008) conducted a case report in Severe mitral stenosis during pregnancy (n=2). Percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy (PBMV) using the Inoue balloon catheter was evaluated on Procedural success. Percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy using the Inoue balloon catheter was performed successfully in 2 pregnant patients with severe mitral stenosis refractory to medical treatment.
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