title: Understanding balloon mitral valvuloplasty: the Inoue technique.
abstract: Severe mitral stenosis has traditionally been treated with surgical splitting or replacement of the mitral valve. A less invasive option is available, in which the value is stretched by an inflated balloon inserted via the femoral vein (percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty). The most widely used method of mitral valvuloplasty, the inoue technique, is described in detail. Pertinent aspects of patient management and nursing care are also described.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lamerton
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011859:Radiography