Valvuloplasty is done under general or local Anesthesia. During the procedure, the interventional cardiologist inserts a soft, flexible tube known as a catheter with a balloon at its tip via the groin. The catheter is guided towards the narrowed valve in the heart, and it is slowly inflated to widen the valve. This procedure improves blood flow, and the balloon is then deflated and removed.
Valvuloplasty not only improves blood flow but also reduces the associated symptoms. If it narrows again, the patient might need a valve replacement.