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

Repairing a diseased heart valve

Improve blood flow

Alleviate symptoms

Open-heart surgery is a medical procedure where the chest is opened and surgery is performed on the heart muscles, valves, arteries, or other parts of the heart. It is often used to treat heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, and congenital heart defects, requiring careful pre-operative and post-operative care to ensure patient safety and recovery.

Open-Heart Surgery

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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