balloon catheter

[malibu82]

hi everyone just curious..can they do the balloon catheter procedure on tissue valves?

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Are you refering to a Valvuloplasty?

That would be a good question to ask your Cardiologist or Surgeon.

 

[bdryer]

When I was diagnosed on Oct 14, my cardiologist indicated that they do accomplish the procedure of balloning the valve. I was to severe to have the procedure. Hence, I get a valve replacement job.

 

[Duff Man]

If you do get an answer from your doc, please let us know. I've never heard of it being done, but I'm not a doc.