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What is the risk for stroke with balloon valvuloplasty on an aorta?
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I think you mean the aortic valve. Overall the risk is 5%.
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2-6%: For balloon valvuliplasty of the aortic valve, the risk of stroke us 2-6%, depending on the experience if the physician performing it and the characteristics of the patient's aorta and aortic valve (if they have a lot of calcium, the risk is higher).
Answered 12/17/2012
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