Mitral balloon valvuloplasty is the expansion of the narrowed mitral valve with the help of a balloon. Mitral balloon valvuloplasty procedure; It is performed by interventional cardiologists in the angiography laboratory.
How is Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty Applied?
Before the procedure, the inguinal area is cleaned with antiseptic solutions and local anesthetic medication is applied. By placing a cannula in the inguinal artery and vein, the right atrium of the heart is reached with the help of a catheter, and with the help of a special needle, the wall between the right and left atrium of the heart is pierced, and the left atrium is passed. Then, with the help of a special wire, the balloon catheter is passed from the left atrium to the left ventricle and the mitral valve is inflated and the valve is expanded as much as possible. .
What is the Success Rate of Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty?
The success rate in mitral balloon valvuloplasty procedures is over 90%. In most patients, the state of well-being can last up to 20 years. If necessary, when the mitral valve narrows again; Mitral balloon valvuloplasty procedure can be repeated.
Mitral balloon valvuloplasty procedure has been performed in our cardiology center for many years.
Is Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty a Risky Procedure?
As no interventional procedure is risk-free, percutaneous mitral There are also risks in the balloon valvuloplasty procedure. These risks are affected by factors such as the age of the patient and the presence of other diseases.
Although these events are less common in experienced centers, the following undesirable events may occur during the procedure or in the first 12-24 hours.
A serious tear may occur in the lid and tear it. Cardiac surgery may be required to correct it. Serious hole may occur between the small heart chambers (auricles). .
There may be bleeding in the groin area. This may result in bruising in the groin area or the formation of bubbles (pseudoaneurysm) in the vein, and surgical intervention in this area is not required. It may need to be applied. It has many advantages over heart surgery. Patients are awake during the mitral valve valvuloplaty procedure.
After mitral valve valvuloplaty, the patient probably does not need intensive care follow-up.
In addition, patients get up in a short time and are often discharged the next day.
Another important advantage is open heart disease. While life-long use of anticoagulants is required in patients who have surgery and have an artificial (prosthetic) valve, if the majority of patients who undergo mitral balloon valvuloplasty do not have arrhythmias, the use of anticoagulants is not necessary.
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