Why the study?
Does balloon aortic valvuloplasty improve outcomes in elderly patients with critical calcific aortic stenosis?
Population
Elderly patients with critical calcific aortic stenosis and comorbid illness or advanced age
Design
Review
Authors
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May support BAV as bridge in high-risk elderly AS; leaves open need for prospective trials on low-profile techniques.
Does balloon aortic valvuloplasty improve outcomes in elderly patients with critical calcific aortic stenosis?
Balloon aortic valvuloplasty remains a viable bridge or palliative option for elderly patients with critical aortic stenosis who are at high risk for surgical valve replacement.
Eles et al. (2013) studied this question.
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