Why the study?
Does antegrade transseptal balloon aortic valvuloplasty using an Inoue balloon reduce transaortic gradient in young adults with noncalcific aortic stenosis?
Population
16 consecutive young adults with noncalcific aortic stenosis and normal left ventricular systolic function…
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
4 +/- 1.5 months (range 2-7 months)
Authors
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Supports feasibility of antegrade Inoue balloon valvuloplasty in noncalcific AS; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before practice change.
Does antegrade transseptal balloon aortic valvuloplasty using an Inoue balloon reduce transaortic gradient in young adults with noncalcific aortic stenosis?
Antegrade transseptal balloon aortic valvuloplasty using an Inoue balloon is a safe and effective technique for reducing transaortic gradients in young adults with noncalcific aortic stenosis.
Bahl et al. (1998) studied this question.
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