Why the study?
Does the double lumen Accura balloon provide similar safety and efficacy compared to the triple lumen Inoue balloon in patients undergoing balloon mitral valvotomy?
Does the double lumen Accura balloon provide similar safety and efficacy compared to the triple lumen Inoue balloon in patients undergoing balloon mitral valvotomy?
The double lumen Accura balloon is a safe, effective, and more cost-effective alternative to the Inoue balloon for mitral valvotomy.
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Accura balloon may offer comparable immediate outcomes to Inoue in mitral valvotomy; leaves open randomized confirmation of equivalence and durability.
Nair et al. (2012) studied this question.
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