A procedure in which a catheter with a large balloon is used to open a heart valve that has become narrowed usually as the result of scarring. The catheter is guided through the aorta to the valve, and once in place within the leaflets, the balloon is inflated until the leaflets are loosened. The balloon is then deflated and withdrawn from the body.
surgical repair of damaged valves in veins.
Surgical placement of a series of sutures along the base of the valve. This can tighten valve components called "leaflets", reduce the vein diameter and prevent prolapse. General anesthesia is required, plus 3-6 days post-operative hospitalization and long-term therapy with anticoagulant drugs. Risks include deep vein thrombosis infection and bruising. Success rates of 63%-80% have been reported for patients suffering from primary, deep venous insufficiency1.
the repair of a heart valve using a balloon catheter inside the valve.
reconstruction or repair of a narrowed heart valve
Reconstructive open-heart surgery to repair a defective heart valve.
Reshaping or repairing any heart valve with surgical or catheter techniques.
