Balloon Valvuloplasty

Some heart valves can become narrowed, a condition called valve stenosis. This restricts blood flow and forces the heart to work harder, often causing symptoms like chest pain, dizziness, fainting, or breathlessness. In the long run, valve stenosis can weaken the heart muscle and lead to heart failure.

Balloon Valvuloplasty is a safe, catheter-based treatment designed to open narrowed heart valves. During the procedure, a thin catheter with a small balloon at its tip is inserted into a blood vessel, usually in the leg, and carefully guided to the narrowed valve. Once in place, the balloon is inflated to stretch the valve open, improving blood flow and reducing strain on the heart.

This procedure is often used for conditions such as mitral valve stenosis, aortic valve stenosis, and pulmonary valve stenosis. It is less invasive than surgery, requires no major incisions, and allows for faster recovery.

Benefits of Balloon Valvuloplasty:

• Restores blood flow and reduces symptoms quickly.
• Minimally invasive with small puncture entry, not large cuts.
• Suitable for patients who are not candidates for surgery.
• Short hospital stay and quicker return to normal life.
• Improves heart function and reduces the risk of complications.

Why it matters:

For patients struggling with valve narrowing, balloon valvuloplasty offers relief and restores energy. It allows them to breathe easier, move more freely, and live a more active lifestyle with reduced risk of long-term heart damage.