Objective. To evaluate the role of balloon coarctation angioplasty (BCA) in the management of patients with native coarctation of the aorta. Background BCA has emerged as an alternative to surgery for patients with native coarctation of the aorta. However, its role remains controversial. Methods. Over a 7-year period, 103 patients undergoing BCA were enrolled in the study. Hemodynamic evaluation was obtained at baseline and immediately following BCA; 75% of patients returned for follow-up evaluation at 26 +/- 20 months. Results. The systolic gradient across the coarcted segment decreased from 59 +/- 18 mmHg to 10 +/- 11 mmHg following BCA (p < 0.001). The procedure was successful in 82% of patients, and partial improvement was obtained in 17%. Repeat intervention was performed in 13% of the follow-up group. Surgical intervention was needed in 8 patients. Conclusion. Balloon angioplasty is an effective first-line intervention in patients with native coarctation of the aorta.
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Shanghai Second Med Univ, Shanghai Childrens Med Ctr, Dept Pediat Cardiol, Shanghai 200127, Peoples R ChinaShanghai Second Med Univ, Shanghai Childrens Med Ctr, Dept Pediat Cardiol, Shanghai 200127, Peoples R China
Li, F
Zhou, AQ
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Zhou, AQ
Gao, W
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Gao, W
Wang, RF
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Wang, RF
Yu, ZP
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Yu, ZP
Huang, MR
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Huang, MR
Yang, JP
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King Faisal Specialist Hosp & Res Ctr, Dept Cardiovasc Dis, Mbc 16, Riyadh 11211, Saudi ArabiaKing Faisal Specialist Hosp & Res Ctr, Dept Cardiovasc Dis, Mbc 16, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia
Fawzy, M. E.
Mansour, M.
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