What does BAV mean in MEDICAL

Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty (BAV) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat narrowing of the aortic valve. It uses a device called a balloon catheter to widen the narrowed valve in order to improve the flow of blood from the heart.

This procedure may be recommended for patients who have an obstruction in their heart valves caused by calcification that prevents them from opening fully leading to insufficient blood flow throughout the body.

Benefits may include improved quality of life, decreased symptoms, improved blood flow through the body, reduced risk of stroke, and improved outcomes when combined with other procedures such as open-heart surgery.

As with any surgery, there are risks involved including bleeding, infection, stroke or heart attack, and death. Additionally, there is also the possibility that more than one procedure may be needed if your condition doesn't improve after first treatment.

Recovery times depend on individual factors such as age and overall health status but typically range from several days up to several weeks depending on how extensive your particular surgery was. During this time you should follow your doctor's advice regarding activity levels and rehabilitation activities in order to avoid any further complications or delayed healing time.