Key result
Balloon mitral valvuloplasty is an established procedure for pliable mitral stenosis, but its justification in elderly patients with calcified valves remains a topic of debate.
Why the study?
Does balloon mitral valvuloplasty improve independence and reduce perioperative morbidity and mortality compared to mitral valve replacement in elderly patients with calcified mitral stenosis?
Population
Elderly patients with mitral stenosis, often with calcified, thickened, and relatively immobile valves with…
Comparison
Balloon mitral valvuloplasty vs Mitral valve replacement
Design
Editorial
Authors
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This editorial discusses the justification of using balloon mitral valvuloplasty as a lower-risk alternative to mitral valve replacement in elderly patients with calcified mitral stenosis.
Does balloon mitral valvuloplasty improve independence and reduce perioperative morbidity and mortality compared to mitral valve replacement in elderly patients with calcified mitral stenosis?
This editorial discusses the justification of using balloon mitral valvuloplasty as a lower-risk alternative to mitral valve replacement in elderly patients with calcified mitral stenosis.
David Hildick‐Smith (2000) conducted an editorial in Mitral stenosis. Balloon mitral valvuloplasty vs. Mitral valve replacement was evaluated. Balloon mitral valvuloplasty is an established procedure for pliable mitral stenosis, but its justification in elderly patients with calcified valves remains a topic of debate.