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What is balloon valvuloplasty?
Balloon valvuloplasty, also called percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty, is a surgical procedure used to open a narrowed heart valve. The procedure is sometimes referred to as balloon enlargement of a narrowed heart valve.
What does Balloon valvuloplasty do?
Balloon valvuloplasty is performed on children and adults to improve valve function and blood flow by enlarging the valve opening
How does one prepare for a balloon valvuloplasty?
For at least six hours before balloon valvuloplasty, the patient will have to avoid eating or drinking anything
What is valvuloplasty?
Valvuloplasty is similar to a cardiac angioplasty procedure in that it involves the placement of a balloon-tipped catheter into the heart.
How long is a Balloon valvuloplasty?
It takes up to four hours
What does Balloon valvuloplasty treat?
It is a treatment for aortic, mitral, and pulmonary stenosis
What are two cardiac catheterization procedures?
Balloon atrial septostomy and balloon valvuloplasty are cardiac catheterization procedures.
What is the purpose of balloon valvuloplasty?
The goal of the procedure is to improve valve function and blood flow by enlarging the valve opening. It is sometimes used to avoid or delay open heart surgery and valve replacement.
What is Jean Pierre Blanchard most known for in history?
first successful hot air balloon flight
What is the medical term meaning Surgical widening of a constricted valve?
Valvuloplasty
What are possible complications of balloon valvuloplasty?
The valve can become misshapen so that it does not close completely, which makes the condition worse. Embolism, where either clots or pieces of valve tissue break off and travel to the brain or the lungs causing blockage, is another possible risk.
What was the first successful method of flying developed by man?
Hot air balloon
