Zeitschrift für Kardiologie
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Aortic balloon valvuloplasty was performed in 33 elderly patients (age 60-84, mean 74 years). In six cases, repeat-valvuloplasty was performed six months later. Mean follow-up so far has been 17 months (10-24 months). ⋯ At the most, aortic valve area is doubled. In our opinion, it is only indicated in patients with an unacceptable high surgical risk. Today, old age alone is no contraindication to surgical valve replacement.