Better outcomes after a catheter-based balloon mitral valvotomy procedure

Wilkins score of ——- predicts better outcomes after a catheter-based balloon mitral valvotomy procedure

[A] < 6
[B] < 8
[C] > 6
[D] > 8



Better outcomes after a catheter-based balloon mitral valvotomy procedure


Wilkins score

The Wilkins score grades each of the components of the mitral apparatus from 1 to 4

  1. Leaflet mobility
  2. Thickness
  3. Calcification
  4. Impairment of the subvalvular apparatus.

Padial score

The Padial score grades the leaflet thickening (separately), the commissural calcification, and the subvalvular disease from 1 to 4.

cut-off value of 10 in Padial MR score gave 90% sensitivity and 97% specificity to predict the development of severe MR post-BMV.

Better outcomes after a catheter-based balloon mitral valvotomy procedure

The Wilkins score of less than 8, Padial scores of less than 10, and less than moderate regurgitation have better outcomes after a catheter-based balloon mitral valvotomy procedure.