Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty Using a Non-Occlusive Balloon Catheter: First Animal Experience

ConclusionsThe novel non-occlusive balloon catheter, which permitted uninterrupted cardiac output for a prolonged period without the need for pacing-induced temporary cessation of cardiac output, is both feasible and well tolerated in the acute sheep model.
Source: Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research