Abstract
Aortic valves 0.5, 2.0, and 4.5 months after successful percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) were examined. BAV caused macroscopic and microscopic fractures in calcific deposits. An inflammatory response was identified that may lead to valvular scarring. This process may be an important factor in the development of restenosis after BAV.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 90-95 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- aortic valve stenosis
- heart valves
- pathology
- surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine