Why the study?
Is percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy safe and effective in patients with mitral restenosis following prior surgical valvotomy compared to those undergoing it as an initial procedure?
Population
614 consecutive patients undergoing balloon valvotomy, including 84 patients with mitral restenosis…
Comparison
Percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy for mitral… vs Percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy as the…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
8-40 months
Authors
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Comparable acute results support feasibility in post-surgical restenosis; leaves open randomized confirmation of durability and safety.
Is percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy safe and effective in patients with mitral restenosis following prior surgical valvotomy compared to those undergoing it as an initial procedure?
Percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy is a safe and effective treatment for mitral restenosis after prior surgical valvotomy, yielding acute and intermediate-term outcomes comparable to those of initial procedures.
Gupta et al. (1996) studied this question.
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