Why the study?
Does percutaneous mitral valvotomy using the Multi-Track System improve valve area and left atrial pressure in patients with mitral stenosis?
Population
100 consecutive patients undergoing percutaneous mitral valvotomy for mitral stenosis, mean age 31 +/- 12.8…
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Supports feasibility in this case; leaves open need for controlled trials before broader mitral stenosis use.
Does percutaneous mitral valvotomy using the Multi-Track System improve valve area and left atrial pressure in patients with mitral stenosis?
The Multi-Track System is a feasible and effective alternative for percutaneous mitral valvotomy, significantly increasing valve area and reducing left atrial pressure.
Bonhoeffer et al. (1999) studied this question.
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