BMV method in RF

Rheumatic fever (RF) develops due to an autoimmune reaction to group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngeal infection.

Cardiac involvement is the most important manifestation of RF and mainly presents acute endocarditis and valvulitis.

Mitral stenosis (MS) is the most important long-term rheumatic fever (RF) sequel.

Percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty (BMV) is an effective and safe method for treating rheumatic MS.

BMV causes the splitting of the fused commissures and increases the MVA.