Adolphe Kasongo

Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty as a Bridge to Urgent Hip Fracture Surgery in a Frail Elderly Patient with Severe Aortic Stenosis: A Case Report

Jonathan Moyambi, Ismael Said Al Fakihi, Obang Lass Junior, Adolphe Kasongo & Salim Arous · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2026

Severe aortic stenosis in frail older adults requiring urgent hip fracture surgery represents a major therapeutic challenge. Delaying orthopaedic repair may worsen outcomes, whereas proceeding directly to surgery in the setting of critical aortic stenosis carries substantial peri...