AN EXPERIENCE OF PERCUTANEOUS TRANSEPTAL BALLOON MITRAL COMMISSUROTOMY (PTMC) VIA PATENT FORAMEN OVALE (PFO)

Objectives: This prospective study was undertaken to probe the interatrial septum for a possible PFO and to perform PTMC via the PFO.Results: Out of the 41 patients in whom we undertook PTMC, we were able to successfully probe and enter the left atrium via the PFO in 31 patients. In all of these patients the procedure was completed satisfactorily.Material and Methods: All patients with symptomatic severe Mitral Stenosis undergoing PTMC, entry into left atrium was attempted by probing persistent foramen orale with Mullins sheeth loaded with Brokenborough needle.Conclusion: PTMC can be performed expediently and safety via PFO.