Editorial Comment both valvuloplasty and aortic valve replacement are similar to those of most other inver!igators.

Percutaneous Aortic Valvulophsty: Off the Randwagon, 0. WAYNE TODD

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Previous studies. Letac et al. (4). responsible for popuprocedure, claim that “balloon aortic valvuloplasty is the procedure of choice in patients greater than 75 to 80 years old.” However, in their series. in 68% of patients undergoing valvuloplasty. aortic valve area remained

Percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty: off the bandwagon, again.

Editorial Comment both valvuloplasty and aortic valve replacement are similar to those of most other inver!igators. Percutaneous Aortic Valvulophsty:...
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