Author:Lawrenson, John BernardDate:1995Balloon dilatation of the stenosed mitral valve, in an attempt to relieve symptoms, was developed to replace the surgical procedure of closed mitral valvotomy. This procedure, whereby a balloon tipped catheter is introduced from the femoral ...Read more
Author:Sarembock, Ian JDate:1987The optimal timing of valve replacement surgery in chronic severe aortic regurgitation (AR) has remained a major clinical problem in the management of these patients. Although the onset of symptoms is the generally accepted indication for ...Read more