title: Percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty.
abstract: Mitral stenosis is commonly encountered in the elderly and among immigrant communities. Percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty provides effective treatment. The present article provides a brief overview of the principles of patient selection, technical details of the procedure itself and information concerning complications and follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, North-West Regional Cardiothoracic Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester M23 9LT.
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Prendergast
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shaw
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000628:therapy*; D018579:Patient Selection