Minimally invasive procedure to treat pulmonary valve stenosis by widening the narrowed pulmonary valve, improving blood flow from the heart to the lungs.
Understanding this specialized cardiac valve intervention procedure
Balloon pulmonary valvotomy (BPV) is a minimally invasive procedure that treats pulmonary valve stenosis by using a balloon catheter to widen the narrowed valve opening. This procedure helps:
Widen the narrowed pulmonary valve to allow better blood flow from the right ventricle to the lungs
Reduce shortness of breath, fatigue, and cyanosis caused by pulmonary stenosis
Reduce the risk of right heart failure and other complications