Dr. Fayaz Shawl is one of the best interventional Cardiologists in Dubai. He is a skilled and highly experienced Interventional Cardiologist with an experience of more than 34 years. He is serving as a consultant at Zulekha Hospital, Dubai, UAE. His educational qualification includes MBBS from the American Board of Internal Medicine followed by PG in cardiovascular diseases. He is honored with professional memberships of the American Medical Association and the Southern Medical Association. He is also a fellow member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Cardiology among a few others. Dr. Shawl did an internship and served as a Medical Officer in Jammu, India. After working as a Clinical Asst, he held senior positions in hospitals in the UK and as a resident in the USA. He also served as a professor and administrative head in the US. He is an interventional cardiologist who is recognized to perform balloon angioplasty, directional/rotational atherectomy, coronary stenting, high-risk/complex PCI, high-risk/inoperable CPS supported angioplasty, and many more.
Valvuloplasty
Also referred as balloon valvuloplasty or balloon valvotomy, this procedure is done to repair a heart valve that has a narrowed opening. Due to narrowed heart valves, the valve flaps become thick or stiff and fuse together. As a result, the blood flow reduces through the valve. With the help of valvuloplasty, the blood flow improves through the heart valve.
Why do you need Valvuloplasty?
You will require valvuloplasty if:
- You are having some symptoms and have severe valve narrowing
- Your mitral valve has narrowed
- Narrowing tricuspid or pulmonary valve
- Narrowing of the aortic valve in you or your child
The Procedure
In a valvuloplasty, a long, thin tube known as a catheter will be inserted into an artery in your arm or groin with a balloon on the tip. For correct placement, X-rays are used to help guide the catheter to the narrowed valve in your heart. The balloon is then inflated by the doctor, which widens the opening of the valve and helps to separate the valve flaps. The catheter and balloon are removed by deflating them. An overnight stay in the hospital is required to keep track of the procedure and avoid post complication.
Although valvuloplasty can improve blood flow through your heart and reduce your symptoms there is a possibility it gets narrow again. You may have to undergo another valvuloplasty or other heart procedure in the future, such as valve repair or replacement.
Take away
After the procedure, you need to take care of your diet and follow a healthy routine. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor and take medicines timely as prescribed. Do not miss the follow-up appointments with your doctor for a complete and fast recovery. Trust your doctor as he is the one who can tell what will best suit you. For proper consultancy contact Dr. Fayaz Shawl who is one of the best cardiologists in the country. Currently working at Zulekha Hospital, Dubai, UAE, he has benefited many with his vast experience.
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