Device closures are minimally invasive cardiac procedures that use specialized catheter-based devices to close abnormal openings or defects within the heart. These techniques offer a safe and effective alternative to open-heart surgery. Commonly treated conditions include Atrial Septal Defects (ASD), Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD), and Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA).
Device closure procedures seal heart defects using catheters, avoiding open surgery and allowing faster recovery with excellent long-term outcomes.
Device closures are used to treat structural heart defects by placing specially designed occluder devices at the site of abnormal blood flow. Over time, natural heart tissue grows over the device, permanently sealing the defect.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) device closure
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) device closure
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) device closure
- Catheter-based, minimally invasive approach
- No open-heart surgery required
- Excellent safety and success rates
Types of Device Closures
Different structural heart defects require specific device-closure techniques tailored to the location and size of the defect.
ASD closure involves delivering a double-disc occluder device through a catheter to seal the hole between the heart’s upper chambers. Over time, heart tissue grows over the device to permanently close the defect.
VSD closure uses a catheter-based approach to position a closure device within the septum separating the lower chambers of the heart, blocking abnormal blood flow.
PDA closure involves delivering a coil or occluder device via catheter to seal the abnormal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery.
Device closures are minimally invasive, involve shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, reduced pain, and lower risk of infection compared to open-heart surgery.
After device closure, patients are monitored briefly, prescribed antiplatelet medications if required, and advised regular follow-up with echocardiography to ensure proper device position and normal heart function.
Advanced Device Closure Program
Comprehensive evaluation and minimally invasive closure of congenital heart defects using modern device-based techniques, ensuring safety, comfort, and long-term heart health.
