Balloon valvuloplasty in adults

Cardiol Clin. 1988 Aug;6(3):383-419.

Abstract

Aortic and mitral balloon valvuloplasty are procedures recently introduced for treatment of aortic and mitral stenosis. Current techniques and applications are described in detail in this discussion.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / therapy*
  • Catheterization* / adverse effects
  • Catheterization* / methods
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / therapy