Balloon aortic valvuloplasty is a relatively simple procedure with a low rate of complications despite patients' frailty. Urgent balloon aortic valvuloplasty is especially useful in patients with temporary contra-indication to TAVI or in case of difficult clinical scenario. It allows for a functional improvement for up to 6 months. This period should be used to bridge the patient to TAVI or surgical aortic valve replacement, stand-alone aortic valvuloplasty being without mid-term survival benefit.
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