Advanced minimally invasive procedure to treat mitral valve stenosis by widening the narrowed valve opening, improving blood flow and relieving symptoms.
Understanding this specialized cardiac valve intervention procedure
Balloon mitral valvotomy (BMV) is a minimally invasive procedure that treats mitral valve stenosis by using a balloon catheter to widen the narrowed valve opening. This procedure helps:
Widen the narrowed mitral valve to allow better blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle
Reduce shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain caused by mitral stenosis
Reduce the risk of heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and other complications