Why the study?
Does balloon mitral valvuloplasty under transesophageal echocardiography guidance alone without fluoroscopy provide similar efficacy and safety compared to fluoroscopy guidance in patients with mitral stenosis?
Population
53 patients undergoing balloon mitral valvuloplasty for mitral stenosis
Comparison
Balloon mitral valvuloplasty with Inoue… vs Balloon mitral valvuloplasty with Inoue…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports TEE-only guidance as radiation-sparing option in mitral stenosis; leaves open randomized confirmation of safety.
Does balloon mitral valvuloplasty under transesophageal echocardiography guidance alone without fluoroscopy provide similar efficacy and safety compared to fluoroscopy guidance in patients with mitral stenosis?
Balloon mitral valvuloplasty guided solely by transesophageal echocardiography is feasible and effective, avoiding radiation exposure which is particularly beneficial for pregnant patients.
Kültürsay et al. (1992) studied this question.
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