Abstract
We describe the use of percutaneous balloon angioplasty of a stenotic truncal valve in a newborn with a common arterial trunk. A 12 mm balloon catheter was chosen, this representing 80% of the diameter of the ventriculo-truncal junction. The peak systolic gradient dropped from 45 to 15 mm Hg. The procedure can avoid, or certainly delay, surgical treatment of the stenotic truncal valve.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 270-272 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | International Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1989 |
Keywords
- Common arterial trunk
- Interventional catheterization
- Percutaneous balloon dilatation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine