Cardiogenic shock secondary to mitral stenosis treated by balloon mitral valvuloplasty.
Percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty is a well-established elective treatment for mitral stenosis in selected patients; it has been used to treat cardiogenic shock secondary to aortic stenosis but has not been previously used for cardiogenic shock secondary to mitral stenosis. We describe a case of cardiogenic shock secondary to severe mitral stenosis, treated by balloon mitral valvuloplasty.
Goldman
J H
JH
Department of Cardiological Science, St. George's Hospital, London, United Kingdom. jonathangoldman@compuserve.com
Slade
A
A
Clague
J
J
D002404:Catheterization; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000209:etiology*