Balloon valvotomy, also known as balloon valvuloplasty, is a minimally invasive procedure used to widen narrowed heart valves. It involves using a balloon-tipped catheter to open stiff or narrowed heart valves, improving blood flow without the need for open-heart surgery.
Balloon valvotomy, also known as balloon valvuloplasty, is a minimally invasive procedure used to widen narrowed heart valves. It involves using a balloon-tipped catheter to open stiff or narrowed heart valves, improving blood flow without the need for open-heart surgery.
✔ The balloon is inflated, stretching the narrowed valve and improving blood flow.
✔ The balloon is then deflated and removed, leaving the valve more open and functional.
✔ Blood flow is restored, and symptoms of valve disease are reduced.
✔ Improves blood flow through a narrowed valve.
✔ Relieves symptoms such as breathlessness, chest pain, and fatigue.
✔ Delays or avoids valve replacement surgery, especially in high-risk patients.
✔ Enhances heart function and overall quality of life.
✔ Mitral valve stenosis – Narrowing of the mitral valve, often due to rheumatic fever.
✔ Aortic valve stenosis – Narrowing of the aortic valve, usually in children or select adults.
✔ Pulmonary valve stenosis – Narrowing of the pulmonary valve, often present at birth.
✔ Patients who are not candidates for open-heart surgery due to age or health risks.
