Key result
BMV safely increases mitral valve area by ~1 cm2 in pregnant women with severe MS.
Why the study?
The efficacy and safety of balloon mitral valvuloplasty during pregnancy for severe mitral stenosis required evaluation.
Does Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty (BMV) improve hemodynamics and maintain safety in pregnant women with severe mitral stenosis?
Observational (n=22)
No
Does Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty (BMV) improve hemodynamics and maintain safety in pregnant women with severe mitral stenosis?
Absolute Event Rate: 1.8% vs 0.76%
Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty is a feasible, safe, and effective procedure for pregnant women with severe mitral stenosis, yielding excellent maternal and fetal outcomes.
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BMV appears feasible in pregnant severe MS; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective trials before practice change.
Regmi et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Severe mitral stenosis in pregnancy (n=22). Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty (BMV) was evaluated on Mitral valve area (cm2). Balloon mitral valvuloplasty in pregnant women with severe mitral stenosis safely increased mean mitral valve area from 0.76 cm2 to 1.8 cm2 and reduced left atrial pressure, with no maternal or fetal mortality.
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