Key result
Balloon valvuloplasty immediately reduced mean pressure gradients in non-critical pulmonary (61 to 28 mmHg) and aortic stenosis (68 to 34 mmHg), with sustained long-term efficacy in most cases.
Why the study?
Does balloon valvuloplasty improve hemodynamics and clinical outcomes in patients with congenital pulmonary and aortic stenosis?
Observational (n=317)
Yes
Does balloon valvuloplasty improve hemodynamics and clinical outcomes in patients with congenital pulmonary and aortic stenosis?
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Multi-center BVP data in congenital stenosis support procedural use; leaves open durability versus surgery in broader populations.
Shigeyuki Echigo (2001) conducted an observational in Congenital pulmonary and aortic stenosis (n=317). Balloon valvuloplasty was evaluated on Mean pressure gradient and clinical outcomes. Balloon valvuloplasty immediately reduced mean pressure gradients in non-critical pulmonary (61 to 28 mmHg) and aortic stenosis (68 to 34 mmHg), with sustained long-term efficacy in most cases.
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