Key result
Balloon aortic valvuloplasty achieved procedural success in 44.1% of treated patients with severe aortic stenosis, while in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events occurred in 16.9% and in-hospital mortality reached 6.6%.
Why the study?
Does balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) provide procedural success and acceptable safety as a temporary or bridging strategy in vulnerable patients with severe aortic stenosis?
Does balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) provide procedural success and acceptable safety as a temporary or bridging strategy in vulnerable patients with severe aortic stenosis?
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In contemporary practice, balloon aortic valvuloplasty retains a niche role as a temporary stabilizing procedure or 'bridge-to-decision' in highly vulnerable patients, though it carries substantial procedural risk and limited clinical durability.
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Davide Margonato (2026) conducted an editorial in Severe aortic stenosis (n=136). Balloon aortic valvuloplasty was evaluated on Procedural success (defined as a reduction in mean transaortic gradient >10 mm Hg). Balloon aortic valvuloplasty achieved procedural success in 44.1% of treated patients with severe aortic stenosis, while in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events occurred in 16.9% and in-hospital mortality reached 6.6%.
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