Highlights the risk of fatal left ventricular perforation when using straight-tipped balloon catheters during double-balloon mitral valvuloplasty.
Straight-tipped balloon catheters may cause fatal LV perforation during mitral valvuloplasty; single case leaves open safer device or technique alternatives.
A case of left ventricular perforation by straight-tipped balloon catheter during double-balloon mitral valvuloplasty with fatal outcome is presented. Technical considerations to prevent this complication are discussed.
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