Balloon valvuloplasties (BMV/ BPV/BAV)

Balloon Valvuloplasty, also known as Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty (BMV), Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty (BPV), or Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty (BAV), is a procedure used to treat valvular heart disease, a condition where one or more of the heart valves do not function properly.

The procedure involves using a balloon catheter to dilate a stenotic heart valve, improving its function and allowing for better blood flow through the heart. Balloon valvuloplasty is typically performed on patients with mitral stenosis, pulmonary stenosis, or aortic stenosis, and is usually recommended for patients who cannot undergo traditional open-heart surgery.

Eligibility for balloon valvuloplasty depends on several factors including the patient's age, overall health, and the severity of their valvular heart disease.