Effect of balloon annulus ratio on the outcome post balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in children

Balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (BPV) has been the treatment of choice for valvular pulmonary stenosis, the success of the procedure largely depends on the proper balloon size choice, which is based on pulmonary valve annulus measurement. We sought to establish a balloon annulus ratio that could achieve the least side effects and the best results post BPV.
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research