Transjugular balloon mitral valvotomy with Inoue balloon

Abstract

Transfemoral balloon mitral valvotomy (BMV) is the standard treatment of severe symptomatic rheumatic mitral stenosis. However, in subjects with anatomic distortions, transfemoral BMV is difficult. We are presenting a case of severe rheumatic mitral stenosis who had a successful transjugular BMV using standard femoral hardware and Inoue balloon.

Keywords

• Transjugular
• Balloon mitral valvotomy
• Inoue balloon
• Distorted atrial anatomy