Why the study?
Does balloon dilatation of the mitral valve by a single bifoil or trefoil catheter improve hemodynamics and exercise capacity in patients with mitral stenosis?
Does balloon dilatation of the mitral valve by a single bifoil or trefoil catheter improve hemodynamics and exercise capacity in patients with mitral stenosis?
Balloon dilatation of the mitral valve using a single bifoil or trefoil catheter effectively improves hemodynamics and exercise capacity in mitral stenosis, though mild mitral regurgitation is a frequent complication.
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Acute hemodynamic success in this case supports procedural feasibility; leaves open efficacy, durability, and safety in mitral stenosis.
Patel et al. (1990) studied this question.
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