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Use of triple ultra-high-pressure balloons for obstructed right ventricular outflow conduits in adults can be safe and effective

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 June 2014

Kazuto Fujimoto ,
Hisashi Sugiyama  and
Satoshi Yazaki
Kazuto Fujimoto*
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan
Hisashi Sugiyama
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan
Satoshi Yazaki
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan
*
Correspondence to: K. Fujimoto, Cardiovascular Center, Showa University, Northern Yokohama Hospital, 35-1 Chigasakichuo, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama city, Kanagawa 224-8503, Japan. Tel: +81 45 949 7000; Fax: +81-45-949-7117; E-mail: kfkazuto@med.showa-u.ac.jp
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Abstract

To date, no transcatheter valve has been approved for placement in the pulmonary position in Japan. Consequently, percutaneous balloon dilatation may be advised for stenotic right ventricular outflow lesions; however, technical difficulties persist, particularly in adults. We describe the acute haemodynamic changes and outcome of balloon dilatation of right ventricular outflow obstruction using triple ultra-high pressure balloons. This is the first report of such a technical development, which seems to be safe and effective. A total of three adult patients, aged 25, 29, and 37 years, with severe conduit obstruction were referred for balloon dilatation. A triple ultra-high-pressure balloon technique was used in the three patients after unsuccessful double-balloon dilatation, or for highly calcified lesions, which were expected to require ultra-high pressure for effective relief. Following balloon dilatation, the pressure gradient decreased from 24, 30, 65 to 3, 25, 30 mmHg, respectively. There were no procedural complications except slightly increased pulmonary regurgitation. Balloon dilatation using a triple ultra-high pressure balloon technique can be a safe and effective palliative procedure for conduit obstruction in adult patients.

Keywords

Balloon angioplastyventricular outflow obstructionadultcongenital heart disease
Type
Original Articles
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Cardiology in the Young , Volume 25 , Issue 4 , April 2015 , pp. 731 - 736
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© Cambridge University Press 2014 

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