Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty (BAV) as a Bridge to Aortic Valve Replacement in Cancer Patients Who Require Urgent Non-Cardiac Surgery
Balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) is a percutaneous treatment option for severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis. Due to early restenosis and failure to improve long term survival, BAV is considered a palliative measure in patients who are not suitable for open heart surgerydue to increased perioperative risk.
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