Valve dilation, also known as valvuloplasty, is a minimally invasive procedure used to widen a narrowed heart valve, improving blood flow and reducing symptoms of valve stenosis. It is often performed using a balloon catheter that is inserted through a blood vessel and expanded at the site of the valve constriction.

Valve Dilation

Valvuloplasty is a minimally invasive procedure aimed at repairing a diseased heart valve, primarily to improve blood flow and alleviate symptoms without the need for open-heart surgery. It involves the use of a balloon catheter to widen a narrowed valve, offering a less risky alternative for patients who may not be candidates for more invasive surgeries.

Valvuloplasty

Minimally invasive procedures are surgical techniques that limit the size of incisions needed and therefore reduce wound healing time, associated pain, and risk of infection compared to traditional open surgeries. These procedures often utilize advanced technologies such as laparoscopes, endoscopes, and robotic systems to enhance precision and outcomes.

Minimally Invasive Procedure

Widen a narrowed heart valve

Improving blood flow

Reducing symptoms of valve stenosis

A balloon catheter is a flexible tube with an inflatable balloon at its tip, used to widen narrowed or obstructed blood vessels or other hollow structures in the body. It plays a crucial role in minimally invasive procedures such as angioplasty, where it helps restore normal blood flow without the need for open surgery.

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