Atrial Septal Defect

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Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)

ASD is a common congenital heart disease where the septum of the heart is not properly formed. This creates a left-to-right shunt, which leads to mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood. This causes pulmonary hypertension and right heart enlargement.

Procedures to treat ASD
  • Percutaneous closure using a device: It is a noninvasive procedure which is considered depending on the size and severity of the defect. The procedure is performed by inserting a special closure device either folded or attached to the catheter into the vein of the leg and is advanced to the heart through the defect, which closes the hole by a special mechanism.
  • Closure through open-heart surgery
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Risks of the procedures

Although the success rate is about 95%, the procedures still have some risks involved, such as:

  • Device dislodgement leading to emergency heart surgery
  • Dislodgement of clot or air bubbles
  • Arrhythmia
  • Allergic dye reaction
  • Injury to artery, veins or nerves
  • Infection
How does Dr. Rajpopat manage ASD?
  • The patient is administered with medications or fluids before the procedure.
  • The procedure takes only 1–2 hours and the patient can be discharged soon.
  • Dr. Rajpopat has immense experience, which helps in a seamless process to treat ASD.
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