August 1, 2003Arquivos Brasileiros de CardiologiaOpen Access

Short- and midterm follow-up results of valvuloplasty with balloon catheter for congenital aortic stenosis

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Why the study?

Does balloon aortic valvuloplasty improve hemodynamics and clinical outcomes in patients with congenital aortic stenosis?

Structured PICO

Does balloon aortic valvuloplasty improve hemodynamics and clinical outcomes in patients with congenital aortic stenosis?

Population

75 patients with congenital aortic stenosis, median age 8 years

Intervention

Balloon aortic valvuloplasty via retrograde femoral or carotid route

Outcome

Short and midterm follow-up results including hemodynamic changes (peak-to-peak systolic gradient, left ventricular systolic pressure, left ventricular end diastolic pressure), mortality, aortic regurgitation, and restenosis

Balloon aortic valvuloplasty effectively reduces systolic gradients in congenital aortic stenosis, serving as a viable initial palliative option despite risks of procedural mortality and aortic regurgitation.

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Implication

Supports acute hemodynamic improvement with balloon aortic valvuloplasty in congenital aortic stenosis; leaves open long-term clinical outcomes.

Cite This Study

Pedra et al. (2003) studied this question.

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Implication

Supports acute hemodynamic improvement with balloon aortic valvuloplasty in congenital aortic stenosis; leaves open long-term clinical outcomes.

Short- and midterm follow-up results of valvuloplasty with balloon catheter for congenital aortic stenosis

Structured PICO

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study

Short- and midterm follow-up results of valvuloplasty with balloon catheter for congenital aortic stenosis

Structured PICO

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study

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