The diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary valve stenosis in children

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  • Shiv Kumar Yadav Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics, Shanghai, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i6.12017

Keywords:

Percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty, Pulmonary valve stenosis, Surgery, Children

Abstract

Pulmonary valve stenosis (PS) is a common congenital heart disease, its early diagnosis and treatment can improve growth and prognosis in children with pulmonary valve stenosis. With the development of the diagnostics and treatment, percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (PBPV) has replaced surgery as the first choice for isolated pulmonary valve stenosis. The article reviews the recent progress in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary valve stenosis.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i6.12017

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(6) 2015 1-5

 

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Author Biography

Shiv Kumar Yadav, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics, Shanghai, China

Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology

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Published

2015-05-03

How to Cite

Yadav, S. K. (2015). The diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary valve stenosis in children. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 6(6), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i6.12017

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Review Articles