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A case of pulmonary stenosis after a repair for tetralogy of Fallot treated with percutaneous pulmonary valvuloplasty using a triple-balloon technique.
- Source :
- Journal of Cardiology; Jan2010, Vol. 55 Issue 1, p130-134, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Summary: The patient was a 37-year-old female who had undergone a repair for tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) at the age of 4 years. Postoperative pulmonary stenosis remained, but she continued to be managed medically. Approximately 3 years ago, at the age of 34, she exhibited a worsening of fatigue and dyspnea during exertion (New York Heart Association III), and was therefore hospitalized for a detailed examination. In cardiac catheterization, a right ventricle to pulmonary artery peak-to-peak gradient of about 90mmHg was observed. Since it appeared that medical treatment alone would not sufficiently control her heart failure, pulmonary valvuloplasty using a triple-balloon technique was performed for the pulmonary stenosis. The peak-to-peak gradient immediately after the procedure decreased to 13mmHg. There were no indications of restenosis approximately 6 months after the procedure, and the symptoms of heart failure in her daily life improved thereafter. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09145087
- Volume :
- 55
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Cardiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 47153667
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jjcc.2009.04.004