Blood flow is limited, and the heart must work significantly harder to pump blood throughout the body when the heart valves narrow excessively (a condition called valvular stenosis). Symptoms, including exhaustion, dyspnea, chest pain, or even leg edema, may result from this.
Without requiring open heart surgery, balloon mitral or aortic valvuloplasty is a minimally invasive technique that relieves this constriction and enhances heart function.
A small, flexible tube called a catheter is gently guided to the afflicted heart valve during the surgery by passing it through a blood artery in the groin. Once in position, the narrowed valve opening is widened by inflating a little balloon that is fastened to the catheter. This makes it possible for blood to flow more freely, which makes it simpler for you to breathe and gives you greater energy almost immediately after the treatment.
Patients with the following conditions are frequently advised to have this treatment:
- The valve between the left atrium and ventricle narrows due to mitral stenosis.
- Aortic stenosis (narrowing of the valve between the left ventricle and aorta) is particularly problematic in cases where aging or other medical conditions increase the risk of surgery.
The following are the main benefits of balloon valvuloplasty:
- No open cardiac incision
- Quick recovery
- Substantial symptom alleviation
- Enhanced quality of life
To ensure accuracy and safety, the treatment is carried out by skilled interventional cardiologists at the hospital using cutting-edge imaging and catheter-based technologies. From diagnosis to post-procedure follow-up, each patient receives individualized care to ensure the best possible outcome and a seamless return to normal activities.