Overview
Balloon valvuloplasty is a procedure to widen a narrowed heart valve (stenosis). It improves blood flow through the heart valve and reduces symptoms.
Procedure & Process
- A catheter with a deflated balloon is guided to the narrowed valve.
- The balloon is inflated to stretch the valve opening and separate fused valve leaflets.
- The balloon is deflated and removed.
Benefits & Recovery
- Relieves symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath.
- Avoids or delays the need for open-heart valve replacement surgery.
- Faster recovery compared to surgery.