2 , 3 , 4 A report of a limited number of cases showed a trend toward lower postprocedure invasive mPG and higher rates of procedural success. 5 It is hypothesized that similar to the coronary and peripheral vascular application of Shockwave lithotripsy, fracking thick valvular calcium allows more expansion of valvuloplasty balloon and renders the calcified mitral leaflet tips pliable to prevent significant mitral regurgitation after the intervention.
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Shockwave Lithotripsy for Calcific Mitral Valve Stenosis: A Promising Technology.
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