Percutaneous balloon dilatation of aortic coarctation in adults

In conclusion, our experience suggests that PBA of coarctation of the aorta is a feasible and safe procedure for both native and repaired coarctationin adults. However, some patients may have unsuitable morphology and should not be subjected to PBA. The results are effective in the medium term and m...

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 1996-02, Vol.77 (5), p.435-439
Main Authors: de Giovanni, Joseph V., Lip, Gregory Y.H., Osman, Khalid, Mohan, Madan, Islim, Ismail F., Gupta, Jayant, Watson, Robert D.S., Singh, Shyam P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Adults
Angioplasty
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
Aortic Coarctation - diagnostic imaging
Aortic Coarctation - surgery
Biological and medical sciences
Coronary Angiography
Coronary vessels
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:In conclusion, our experience suggests that PBA of coarctation of the aorta is a feasible and safe procedure for both native and repaired coarctationin adults. However, some patients may have unsuitable morphology and should not be subjected to PBA. The results are effective in the medium term and may obviate the need for surgery in a large number of patients. The procedure should be routinely considered in adults with this condition, but long-term follow-up remains essential.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(97)89381-2