Balloon valve opening for narrowed mitral valve
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how a procedure to open a narrowed mitral valve affects the heart's left upper chamber. It may help doctors understand if this treatment improves heart function and reduces risks for patients with mitral stenosis.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have severe narrowing of the mitral valve (valve area 1.5 cm² or less).
- Your heart's anatomy is suitable for the balloon procedure, as determined by an echocardiogram score.
- You are not a good candidate for surgical valve replacement or you have high risk for surgery.
- You do not have more than mild to moderate mitral regurgitation (leaking valve).
- You have not had a stroke in the past.
- You are able to undergo a transesophageal echocardiogram (a special ultrasound of the heart through the esophagus).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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