Balloon Valvuloplasty Aortic in India
Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty (BAV) is a percutaneous treatment option for severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis.
Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty is performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory under local anesthesia, followed by a balloon catheter placement across the stenotic aortic valve. Aortic valvuloplasty is performed with balloon inflation with an aim to increase AVA and reduce the transaortic pressure gradient.
The right doctor to consult for Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty is a Cardiac Surgeon.
The success rate varies between 70 to 74%.
Possible risks after Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty may include Bleeding at the catheter insertion site, Blood clot or damage to the blood vessel at the insertion site, Infection at the catheter insertion site, Cardiac arrhythmias, etc.
