After his own heart: Resident receives experimental therapy Sep 19, 2008
The surgical procedure, mitral valvuloplasty, involves replacement or reconstruction of the valve and the placement of a rigid or semi-rigid ring, which acts like a belt cinching up the leaky valve and effectively shrinking the opening, Rosengard said. This is a tried and true surgical procedure, he said. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Heart surgeons at Christ working on leading edge Sep 21, 2007
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World Heart Day: Find tools that serve your heart Sep 24, 2006
The treatment may include balloon valvuloplasty to relieve a valve obstruction. Some patients may be eligible for an advanced valve heart surgery procedure technique called Port Access Valve Surgery, which allows the operation through small openings (ports) between the ribs. (India Times)
Heartfelt journey Aug 21, 2006
Yoana was years past due for a balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty, a catheterization procedure to open the blocked valve so blood can flow normally. Ismael Gonzalez heard about the Samaritans' clinic three months ago, and drove to San Quintin, an hour and a half from their home, for the scheduled clinic in May. (Sacramento Bee)
Congenital heart defects Apr 29, 2006
" This allows parents to consider whether they want the pregnancy to continue and to prepare themselves if they do decide to continue, he said. Septal defects - holes in the heart Holes in the heart can occur in the upper chambers - atrial septal defects - or lower chambers - ventricular septal defects. Or they can exist between all four chambers - atrioventricular septal defects. Where the hole occurs in the great artery, the defect is called a patent arterial duct. The holes are part of the... (BBC News -- Health)
