Mitral valvuloplasty complicated by catheter perforation of the right
atrium and the aortic root
Abstract
According with latest guidelines, percutaneous mitral commissurotomy
(PMC) represents the first-line treatment for symptomatic severe mitral
valve stenosis (SMVS) with favourable morphology, We report a successful
surgical treatment of a potential life-threatening complication occurred
during PMC. Heart-Team discussion and closed collaboration with Centres
are crucial for decision-making and Cardiac Surgery onsite should be
ensured for high-risk procedures.