Device closures for heart holes (ASD/ VSD/ PDA)

Device closures for heart holes, such as Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), and Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), are procedures used to treat congenital heart defects, which are structural abnormalities in the heart present at birth.

The procedure involves using a device, such as a catheter-based closure device or a surgical patch, to close the hole in the heart and improve the flow of blood through the heart. Device closures for heart holes are typically recommended for patients with small to moderate-sized defects who have not responded to other treatments such as medication or lifestyle changes.

Eligibility for device closures for heart holes depends on several factors including the patient's age, overall health, and the size and location of the heart defect.