What is Valvuloplastics?
Valvuloplastics or valvotomy is a procedure that opens the stenotic or narrowed heart valves. This is done by an underestimated catheter insertion into a weakness that has a balloon at the tip. When the catheter reaches the tapered valve, it is inflated to extend the valve. Valvuloplastics is considered to be patients with a slight narrowing of one of the heart valves or for those who are not candidates for surgical valve repair, and in many cases it is a successful alternative to surgery that can improve heart function.
The first valvuloplasty was carried out in the mid -sixties in patients with certain heart defects. The technique, now known as angioplasty, has also been used to treat coronary arteries at the age of 70. Yet, Valvuloplastics did not gain popularity only in the late 80's. Due to the success of this intervention, the use of limited anesthetics and its minimal stress on the patient, it is now often the preferred procedure of mild to medium stenosis, although it is, although jinging always inGood and not always bring lasting results. It is most commonly used for stenotic lung, aortic and mitral valves.
Valvuloplastics usually requires staying overnight in the hospital to monitor the function of the heart and health of the patient after the procedure. It is often described as a threading of a single catheter to the stenotic valve and its inflation with a balloon. In fact, more than one catheter can be used, and with contrasting dye, the initial catheter for measurement in and around the valve pressure could be used and the determination of the degree of inflation necessary. Probably the largest predictable response to the procedure is a slight allergic reaction to the contrasting dye. Many people develop a slight fever after receiving the dye and others are allergic to it.
During valvuloplastics, patients are usually slightly calm, but are not under general anesthesia. Could has several upwards but usually does not feel a catheter and most people do not remember HOdden from their procedure because medicines usually have an amnezic effect. After inflation of the balloon, patients move back to the recovery room, where they have to lie for several hours. The effects of the procedure continue to be monitored by various machines connected to the body such as electrocardiogram, blood pressure monitor and oxygen saturation machine.
Complications of valvotomy include an allergy or a slight response to contrasting dye and failure of intervention in adequately functioning. Other problems include infection or bleeding at the place of insertion. During the actual procedure, problems such as blood clotting or severe valve damage may require immediate surgical repair. These complications are rare.
Valvuloplastics can be a successful alternative to surgical procedure, but it is not always permanent and some patients need repeated treatment or surgery. The location of the stent is possible alternative or additional therapy because the stents keep the valves open. Despite possible disadvantages is a parto Used procedure by one of the many top intervention cardiological measures that can delay or eliminate the need for surgery.