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The closure of an atrial septal defect (ASD) involves the surgical repair of a defect or abnormal hole in the thin muscular wall that divides the upper chambers of the heart. Although ASDs often heal on their own within the first few months after delivery, larger holes may require treatment. The problems associated with an atrial septal defect include irregularities in cardiac rhythm, cardiomegaly, which can progress into heart failure, high blood pressure in the lungs, dyspnea, and even cerebral vascular occlusion. Surgeons may recommend closure if there is a risk of complications, or they may opt to do the procedure as part of another heart defect surgery. In many instances, ASD closures are done on very small children due to the likelihood of future heart damage and its associated complications.
Closure of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is mainly carried out by interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons. In some mild cases, ASD medical treatment is offered instead of surgery. Broadly, in the treatment of ASD, the use of the Amplatzer Device closure technique and mini-heart surgery come into play, with the best type of treatment differing based on factors such as the size, the position, and the degree of the defect.
Types of ASD Heart
There are five main types of atrial septal defects (ASD), ranging from most common to least common, that include:
Preparation: Prior to undergoing an ASD closure, one may need to undergo a series of examinations, including an anthropocentric echocardiogram, a doppler ultrasound, talk about anesthesia, possible medications, post-procedure recovery, and fasting before the procedure. Moreover, anticipate discontinuing some drugs, especially anticoagulants, and eating prior to the procedure.
During the procedure: Anesthesia is administered, and patients are supervised by practitioners in the health care setting during an ASD closure procedure. To carry out the procedure, a cardiothoracic surgeon performs a cut in the chest, separates the ribs, and uses an endoscope to locate the ASD. Thereafter, the ASD is then closed using a plug, patch, or suture. The process also includes the monitoring of vital parameters and the heart-lung machines.
After the procedure: After the procedure for closure of atrial septal defect (ASD), the recovery from anesthesia is supervised by the healthcare team while cardiac images are taken to visualize whether the procedure was effective. Patients typically stay in the hospital for one or more days, depending on the procedure.
ASD closure recovery: The recovery after an ASD closure varies from one method to another. Closure that is minimally invasive usually demands staying in the hospital for not more than a day and full resumption of normal activities after one week. Open-heart closure involves admission for several days and a longer recovery period. After the operation, medication is necessary for up to 6 months in order to avoid occlusion and infections.
Post-procedure care: Post-surgery care includes:
• Restrictions on strenuous activity for a few days.
• Pain medication usage for post-surgery discomfort.
• Maintaining the incision care as per the doctor’s instructions.
• Maintaining a healthy diet as per suggestions.
• Attending all the doctor appointments to monitor progress.
Procedure Name |
            ASD Closure |
Type of Surgery |
       Minimally invasive or Open |
Type of Anesthesia |
          General anesthesia |
Procedure Duration |
     Few hours based on the condition |
Recovery Duration |
         Few days to few weeks |
Atrial septal defect (ASD) symptoms include shortness of breath, tiredness, swelling of legs, feet, or belly, irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias, and skipped heartbeats or palpitations, especially during exercise.
A congenital heart defect (CHD) is a hole in the heart that cannot be cured, but atrial septal defects (ASDs), the most common type, can be effectively treated through ASD closure, which repairs the hole in the heart’s upper chambers.
Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure surgery is a procedure done to repair a defect in the interatrial septum that causes pathological blood flow from the left side of the heart to the right side, i.e., the left atrium into the right atrium, which contains oxygenated blood from the lungs.
The duration of ASD closure surgery depends on the technique utilized. Closed-chest (transcatheter) closures are speedy, lasting anything from one to six hours, while open-heart surgery is more complex, taking many hours to complete. The actual time frame, of course, relies on the type of ASD and other associated procedures that may be performed.
The concept of an optimal age for atrial septal defect (ASD) closure is subjective, depending much on factors such as severity, age, and general health. The treatment of small ASDs with surgery may not be necessary, while large ones may require it. Children, for example, should be closed before the age of five years to avoid complications as well as allow normal development of the heart. Age is not a very crucial determinant, but other symptoms such as fatigue or heart palpitations may suggest that the closure should be done.
The endoscopic closure of an ASD can be considered as either major or minor surgery. For most ASDs, the transcatheter approach is usually preferred because of its advantages, including its less invasive nature, quick recovery, minimum scarring, and less pain. The open surgical repairs are only reserved for more complicated cases, as they are associated with a major incision and require a longer time to heal and more postoperative pain than the others.
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