BALLOON VALVOTOMY FOR MITRAL-STENOSIS ASSOCIATED WITH MODERATE MITRAL REGURGITATION

In summary, the possibility of developing moderate to severe (3+) MR after balloon dilatation was greater in patients with preexisting moderate MR. Nevertheless, improvements in hemodynamics and increases in mitral valve area can be equally achieved using balloon mitral valvotomy for treatment of mitral stenosis in patients with or without moderate MR. © 1995 Excerpta Medica, Inc. All rights reserved under the United States, International, and Pan-American Copyright Conventions.