Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat pulmonary valve stenosis, a condition where the pulmonary valve is narrowed, restricting blood flow from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Procedure:

• A thin catheter with a deflated balloon at the tip is inserted through a blood vessel, usually in the groin.
• The catheter is guided to the pulmonary valve using imaging techniques.
• The balloon is inflated to stretch the valve and improve blood flow.
• The balloon is then deflated and removed, leaving the valve wider and functioning better.

Benefits:

• Avoids open-heart surgery.
• Quick recovery time.
• Improved blood flow and oxygenation.