Rheumatic Heart Diseases Management (Balloon Valvotomy)

At Prime Heart Care, we provide advanced treatment for Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), a condition that often damages the heart valves, especially the mitral valve. One of the most effective minimally invasive procedures we offer is Balloon Valvotomy (Balloon Mitral Valvotomy – BMV), designed to improve valve function and restore quality of life.

What is Rheumatic Heart Disease?

RHD develops as a complication of untreated or repeated rheumatic fever (caused by throat infections due to streptococcus bacteria). Over time, it can cause:

• Narrowing (stenosis) or leakage (regurgitation) of heart valves

• Breathlessness, palpitations, or chest pain

• Fatigue, swelling in legs, and risk of stroke or heart failure

Balloon Valvotomy – A Minimally Invasive Solution

Balloon Valvotomy is a catheter-based procedure performed without open-heart surgery.

• A thin catheter with a balloon at its tip is inserted through a vein and guided to the narrowed mitral valve.

• The balloon is then inflated to widen the valve opening, improving blood flow.

• Once complete, the balloon is removed, leaving the valve functioning better.

Benefits of Balloon Valvotomy

• Minimally invasive, no major surgery

• Quick recovery & short hospital stay

• Relief from symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue

• Improves heart function and quality of life

• Delays or avoids the need for valve replacement surgery

Why Choose Prime Heart Care?

• Experienced cardiologists specializing in valve interventions

• Advanced cath lab facilities for safe and precise procedures

• Personalized evaluation to decide the best treatment approach

• Compassionate care with long-term follow-up

At Prime Heart Care, our goal is to help patients with rheumatic heart disease regain energy, reduce symptoms, and live healthier lives through safe and effective treatments like Balloon Valvotomy.