Balloon aortic valvuloplasty in a 1,600-gram infant.
We present a 1,600 g infant who underwent successful balloon aortic valvuloplasty from the right carotid artery approach. A simple technique to facilitate access to the left ventricle and expedite the procedure is described. Issues unique to performing balloon aortic valvuloplasty on such a small child are discussed.
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Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Iowa, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242, USA.
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D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000628:therapy*