ASD Closure Surgery in India: Surgeries and Devices Used For Treatment
What is an ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) Closure? An atrial septal defect (ASD) is caused when the person's heart develops a hole in the wall that divides the atrial chambers (upper two chambers) of the heart. This results in the mixing of oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood that is likely to cause certain complications that affect the heart and lungs in the affected person. A large ASD is also known to cause severe complications such as: Heart stroke risk Arrhythmia Heart failure of the right-hand side Pulmonary hypertension Eisenmenger syndrome What are the types of devices and surgeries used to treat Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)? The treatment method and the device to be used to perform a successful and efficient atrial septal defect (ASD) is dependent on a number of factors that basically deal with the size of the hole as well as the general overall health of the patient. Medications can be prescribed to relieve some of the discomforting signs and symp...