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Valvuloplasty
Valvulo means valve. Plasty means repair. So repair of a valve. Often refers to repair of damaged heart valve(s) using various procedures.
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What is the definition or description of: valvuloplasty?
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Why would you need a mitrial valve replacement or "valvuloplasty"?
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How much risk for stroke is there with balloon valvuloplasty?
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What does balloon valvuloplasty help with? What is some of the issues that may indicate that this procedure might help the patient.
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What is the risk for stroke with balloon valvuloplasty on an aorta?
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I have a degenerative heart valve, had valvuloplasty in early 2001, how much longer can it last?
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I have a degenerative heart valve and had valvuloplasty in early 2001, how much longer will the valve last?
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Would a valvuloplasty work on asymptomatic, severe aortic stenosis patient?
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Could valvuloplasty work for patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis?
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What issues (problems) can a heart person have. That would indicate that balloon valvuloplasty might be the right decision (Choice) to make.
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I has rheumatic heart disease and undergone valvuloplasty in 2009.but now(in 2014) restenosis is taking place?why is it happening?what should we do?
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Can you tell me if i could have a breast augmentation if i had a valvuloplasty?
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A 53-year old male asked:
I had Mitral Valve repair ,is it also described as a Mitral valvuloplasty? As it is on my medical records .I did have Mitral Valve Repair with Annuloplasty Ring,but Cardiology are certain i did have Mitral Valvuplasty (NEC) I'm not so sure! Confused.
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Is valvuloplasty ever performed to strengthen the patient for valve surgery?
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Is valvuloplasty performed to allow an adult patient over 80 to have more strength for valve surgery?
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I had congenital pulmonary valve stenosis and a successful balloon valvuloplasty at age 10. Will I need another procedure prior to pregnancy? I am 28 year old female now?
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