An experience of Percutaneous Transeptal Balloon Mitral Commissurotomy (PTM) via patent foruame ovale (PFO). | [Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute • 2003]

Author(s):

1. M. Tahir Khattak: Department of Cardiology, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan

2. M Hafizullah: Department of Cardiology, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan

Abstract:

This prospective study was undertaken to probe the interatrial septum for a possible PFO and to perform PTMC via the PFO. Out of the 41 patients in whom we undertook PTMC, we were able to successfully probe and enter the left atrium via the PFO in 31 patients. In all of these patients the procedure was completed satisfactorily. All patients with symptomatic sever Mitral Stenosis undergoing PRMC, entry into left atrium was attempted by probing persistent foremen orale with Mullins sheeth loaded with Brokenborough needle. PTMC can be performed expediently and safety via PFO.

Page(s): 81-84

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Published: Journal: Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute, Volume: 17, Issue: 1, Year: 2003

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