Key result
Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty resulted in complete symptom resolution and uncomplicated pregnancies in 4 pregnant women with severe mitral stenosis unresponsive to medical therapy.
Why the study?
Does percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty improve symptoms and maintain safety in pregnant women with medically refractory mitral stenosis?
Case Report (n=4)
Does percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty improve symptoms and maintain safety in pregnant women with medically refractory mitral stenosis?
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Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty appears to be a safe and effective alternative to surgery for pregnant women with medically refractory mitral stenosis.
Four pregnant women with mitral stenosis who did not respond to medical therapy underwent successful percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty with complete resolution of their symptoms. Their clinical features and echocardial and hemodynamic data are presented. The procedures and the remainder of their pregnancy were uncomplicated. Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty of the mitral valve is a safe and effective alternative to surgical therapy if medical management is unsuccessful.
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Oto et al. (1997) conducted a case report in Severe Mitral Stenosis in Pregnancy (n=4). Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty was evaluated on Resolution of symptoms. Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty resulted in complete symptom resolution and uncomplicated pregnancies in 4 pregnant women with severe mitral stenosis unresponsive to medical therapy.
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