| Successful balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty for congenital valvular pulmonary stenosis in an octogenarian. | |
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PMID: 15959604 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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While balloon valvuloplasty has been widely used for the treatment of congenital valvular pulmonary stenosis (PS) in children and adults, its use in elderly patients is less common. An 80-year-old woman with congenital valvular PS received valvuloplasty with double-balloon technique. Right ventricle systolic pressure and pulmonary valve systolic pressure gradient decreased from 95 to 44 mm Hg and from 75 to 35 mm Hg, respectively. Follow-up Doppler echocardiography 2 months later showed further decrease in the transvalvular systolic pressure gradient to 29 mm Hg. The patient had symptomatic relief, and no major complication was noted. Balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty can be an effective treatment for elderly patients with congenital valvular PS. |
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Authors:
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Sir-Chen Lin; Chuen-Den Tseng; Juey-Jen Huang; Kwan-Lih Hsu; Fu-Tien Chiang |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi Volume: 104 ISSN: 0929-6646 ISO Abbreviation: J. Formos. Med. Assoc. Publication Date: 2005 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-06-16 Completed Date: 2005-09-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9214933 Medline TA: J Formos Med Assoc Country: China |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 359-62 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiology, Municipal Jen-Ai Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Angioplasty, Balloon / methods* Female Humans Pulmonary Valve Stenosis / congenital*, therapy* |
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