title: [Balloon valvuloplasty in stenotic bioprosthesis].
abstract: The results of balloon valvuloplasty performed on five patients with stenotic bioprosthesis treated in the Hospital de Cardiología Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, are presented. All five bioprosthesis were right sided, two in tricuspid position, one in pulmonary valve position and two in valvulated conduits from right ventricle to pulmonary artery. In all cases a pressure gradient reduction was achieved, an improvement of clinical functional class and heart failure manifestations were obtained. Mansfields balloons were used. One in two patients, and two balloons in three. We had not complications with the procedure. We conclude that balloon valvuloplasty on bioprosthesis is a safe and dependable procedure to be used in right sided bioprosthesis.
authors: Hospital de Cardiología Luis Méndez, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, México, D.F.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Astudillo
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Farell
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Ariza
authors: V M
authors: VM
authors: González Carmona
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Abundes
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Tello
authors: M
authors: M
authors: López Cuellar
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D002404:Catheterization; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure
vernacular_title: Valvuloplastía con balón en bioprótesis estenóticas.