Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis: Background and Valvuloplasty in Children and Adults

Abstract

The chapter is a part of the textbook serving as a reference for cardiac catheterization interventionalists dealing with congenital heart defects. Congenital aortic valvuloplasty in children and adolescents is dealt with respect to the anatomy, physiology, natural course, pre-procedure evaluation, indications and patient selections, technical issues, proper procedure technique, post-procedural care, and complications.

Keywords

• congenital heart defect
• aortic valve
• stenosis
• children
• adult