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  • Title: Aortic balloon valvuloplasty.
    Author: Cha SD, Kothari AG, Weiner RI, Kashnikow C, Wappel MA, Roman C, Maranhao V.
    Journal: N J Med; 1989 Aug; 86(8):611-4. PubMed ID: 2586838.
    Abstract:
    Fifty-eight patients with severe aortic stenosis underwent successful aortic balloon valvuloplasty. The mean aortic valve gradient was reduced from 65 +/- 22 to 32 +/- 13 mmHg with symptomatic improvement. The procedure is an effective palliative procedure for patients with high surgical risk.
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