Response of different grades of pulmonary artery hypertension to balloon mitral valvuloplasty
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2002
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AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
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Patients with mitral stenosis and severe pulmonary artery hypertension, initially have a worse clinical and hemodynamic profile, more severe disease processes, and a higher restenosis rate. Despite the use of a larger balloon, a smaller valve area with higher gradients and residual pressures occurs. For optimal symptomatic and hemodynamic benefit, early balloon mitral valvuloplasty is indicated.
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Cardiology
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AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. 90; 10; 1170-+