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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mitral stenosis, it may mean that the heart’s mitral valve has become too narrow, making it harder for blood to flow properly. Many patients with this condition are eligible for Balloon Mitral Valvotomy, a minimally invasive procedure that can widen the valve without opening the chest.
At Heart Valve Experts in Mumbai, we evaluate patients with mitral stenosis for BMV and help them understand whether this approach is suitable for their condition.
Why Choose Us
Balloon Mitral Valvotomy (BMV), also called balloon mitral valvuloplasty, is a catheter-based procedure used to relieve a narrowed mitral valve.
The procedure is performed entirely through a blood vessel in the groin:
A catheter with a small balloon is guided to the mitral valveThe balloon is inflated to widen the narrowed valve openingBlood flow through the heart is restoredNo open-heart surgery or bypass machine is needed
Why Choose Us
Mitral stenosis narrows the mitral valve, restricting blood flow through the heart. Common symptoms include:
BreathlessnessFatiguePalpitationsReduced exercise toleranceIt is one of the more frequently seen valve conditions in India and tends to worsen without treatment.
Who it’s For
You may be a suitable candidate for BMV if:
You have been diagnosed with moderate to severe mitral stenosisYour valve anatomy is considered suitable based on echocardiographyYou are experiencing symptoms such as breathlessness or reduced staminaYou have a higher surgical risk due to age or other medical conditionsA detailed evaluation is required to confirm whether BMV is appropriate for your situation.
Who it’s For
Recovery from BMV is generally faster than recovery from open-heart surgery. Many patients experience:
Mobilisation within 24 hoursDischarge within one to two daysGradual improvement in breathlessness and exercise capacityReturn to daily activities within a few weeksOur care team will guide you through recovery and arrange follow-up assessments to monitor your valve.
Who It’s For?
The practice specialises in catheter-based valve treatments, including BMV for mitral stenosis.
Suitability for BMV is assessed using detailed echocardiography and clinical review to ensure the right patients are recommended for the procedure.
Many patients are referred after being told that the surgical risk is elevated due to age or other health conditions.
Consultations, treatment planning, and follow-up can all be managed locally, which is important for patients requiring long-term valve monitoring.
FAQs
If you or a loved one has severe aortic stenosis, early evaluation for BMV in Mumbai is important.
Heart Valve Experts offer structured, medically guided assessments to determine whether BMV in Mumbai is the most appropriate treatment option based on your clinical profile.