Effect of balloon aortic valvuloplasty of congenital aortic stenosis in children in regression of left ventricular mass

Authors
Shim, D Michelfelder, EC Lee, KJ Bean, J
Citation
D. Shim et al., Effect of balloon aortic valvuloplasty of congenital aortic stenosis in children in regression of left ventricular mass, AM J CARD, 87(7), 2001, pp. 916
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029149 → ACNP
Volume
87
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9149(20010401)87:7<916:EOBAVO>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Regression of left ventricular mass after successful balloon aortic valvulo plasty was observed in children with isolated aortic stenosis. The decrease in left ventricular mass was gradual and does not occur until the second y ear after successful treatment.