(1) Department of Pediatrics, Kansai Medical University, Fumizonocho 10-15, Moriguchi, 570 Osaka, Japan;(2) Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Fumizonocho 10-15, Moriguchi, 570 Osaka, Japan
Abstract:
A 1-day-old male infant with critical aortic valvular stenosis underwent balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) under echocardiographic guidance during cardiopulmonary bypass. Left ventricular function dramatically improved after BAV. This technique combined with a surgical approach was safe and efficient.