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Percutaneous fetal balloon valvuloplasty for aortic stenosis

Guidance issued Guidance issued
 
Number: IPG175
 
Summary:

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on percutaneous fetal balloon valvuloplasty for aortic stenosis.

As part of the NICE's work programme, the current guidance was considered for review in June 2009 but did not meet the review criteria as set out in the IP process guide. The guidance below therefore remains current.
Description:
 Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defects and include aortic valve stenosis (narrowing), the severity of aortic valve stenosis ranges from mild to severe, severe cases are rare but carry a high rate of postnatal mortality.
Arrangement:

Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:

Cardiovascular
Gynaecology, pregnancy and birth
Specialty:

Obstetrics and gynaecology
Paediatric cardiology
Specialist advice has been sought from:
Date notified to NICE: 01 January 2100
Provisional consultation date: February 2006
IP Pub Date: 24 May 2006
Contact Details:
Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)		 Ben Doak
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
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