Aortic valve balloon dilatation in a newborn for critical aortic stenosis diagnosed during fetal life.
A young primigravida was diagnosed to have a fetus with critical aortic stenosis at 30 weeks' gestation. A decision to follow-up the fetus till term was taken as there was no evidence of congestive heart failure. Post-natal retrograde aortic valve balloon dilatation was performed 36 hours after birth. There was marked improvement in left ventricular function and the baby is doing well at 1-year follow-up. The need for accurate assessment of intracardiac anatomy during fetal life in critical aortic stenosis and its impact on therapeutic interventions is highlighted.
Saxena
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Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
Naik
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Juneja
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D000328:Adult; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal