Asd device closure procedure

Overview An atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal opening in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart — the right and left atria. This opening causes some blood, which should normally flow only on the left side of the heart, to flow to the right. The excess blood flows through the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery and to the lungs, making the heart work harder than normal. The extra blood flowing to the lungs creates a sound called a murmur. Small holes caused by atrial septal defects may close on their own by the time a child is 2 years old. But a large ASD can cause several problems. First, the heart works harder because it pumps extra blood to the lungs. This causes the right side of the heart to enlarge and may result in irregular heartbeats called All ASDs larger than a few millimeters in diameter should be closed to prevent these problems. Signs & symptoms Symptoms may not develop until the person has reached middle age. In fact, many children with atrial septal defects don't have any symptoms at all. Often, a child's ASD is discovered during a regular physical exam when a doctor hears a heart murmur. Other symptoms include: • Difficulty feeding • Limited ability to exercise • Poor weight gain • Rapid breathing and shortness of breath Treatment In the past, atrial septal defect (ASD) closure required open heart surgery through an incision in the chest using a heart-lung bypass machine, followed by three to five days in the hospital for recover...

Abstract Transcatheter device closure of ASD has come a long way since the first experimental closure in dogs by Kings and Mills in 1972. However, unlike earlier devices, the current generation is easier to deploy and retrieve. The secret to a successful procedure includes meticulous planning and execution. It involves comprehensive evaluation from the point of appropriate case selection, detailed pre- and intra-procedural imaging, knowledge of various techniques of device deployment, and anticipating complications and ways to deal with them. In this paper, we describe the step-by-step procedure for transcatheter closure of an atrial septal defect using the Amplatzer Septal Occluder. Query the Editorial Board All comments will be screened and reviewed before posting. Statements, opinions, and results of studies published in Journal of Structural Heart Disease are those of the authors and do not reflect the policy or position of The Journal and Science International and the Editorial Board and provides no warranty as to their accuracy or reliability. Material is copyrighted and owned by Science International and cannot be used without expressed permission.

How is device closure of ASD done? ASD is short form for atrial septal defect. Atrial septal defect is a birth defect of the heart. It is a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart. This causes entry of blood from the left atrium (left upper chamber) to the right atrium (right upper chamber). When the flow is large, it can increase the pressure in the lungs and cause damage to blood vessels of the lungs in the long run. Though small ASDs can be left alone, large ASDs used to be closed by open heart surgeries earlier. Now some types of ASDs can be closed without surgery, using a device introduced through the blood vessel of the groin. This procedure is called a device closure of ASD. All ASDs are not suitable for device closure. The ASD device is folded like an umbrella and introduced into the heart using a tube known as catheter. ASD device has two discs like a clam shell, one for the left side of the defect and another for the right side, with a small connection link in between. The folded device loaded inside a tube is inserted through a small hole made in the skin of the groin under local anaesthesia. It is guided to the heart using live X-ray imaging in a special facility room called cardiac catheterization laboratory. Once the device has crossed the ASD, position is further confirmed by echocardiogram, ultrasound imaging of the heart. After confirmation of position, first the left sided disc is opened from the catheter used for introduction. Later ...

This testimonial relates an account of an individual’s response to the treatment. This patient’s account is genuine, typical and documented. However, it does not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other persons may have to the treatment. Responses to the treatment discussed can and do vary and are specific to the individual patient. Patient Experience after Atrial Septal Defect Occlusion Patients typically report symptom improvement after the closure of the ASD. In young children, growth rate can increase, and in children and young adults, LV filling improves. When younger patients are treated—those who have less chamber enlargement before repair—there is greater likelihood of normalization of RV size. 6 Amplatzer™ Septal Occluder The Amplatzer™ Septal Occluder, approved in the U.S. since 2001, is intended for patients with an ASD in the secundum position or patients who have undergone a fenestrated Fontan procedure and who now require closure of the fenestration. 4 The Amplatzer Septal Occluder is designed for ASD closure: • Shaped-memory nitinol mesh that securely apposes both sides of the septal wall • A wide waist that centers the device and fills the ASD • Polyester material that promotes occlusion and tissue in-growth • Can be recaptured and redeployed for precise placement 4 The Amplatzer Septal Occluder has the widest range of device sizes, from 4mm to 38mm, enabling the treatment of the widest range of ASD defects. Amplatzer™ C...

×Top Health Categories • Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 • Gastrointestinal Health • Artificial Intelligence • Heart Disease • Mpox • High Blood Pressure • Allergies • Lung Cancer • Alzheimer's & Dementia • Mental Health • Arthritis & Rheumatology • Pregnancy • Breast Cancer • Type 1 Diabetes • Cold, Flu & Cough • Type 2 Diabetes • Diet & Nutrition • Sexual Health • Eating Disorders • Sleep • Eye Health • By Gaea Marelle Miranda, M.Sc. Reviewed by Percutaneous closure can be described as a less-invasive surgical procedure used to treat patients with atrial septal defect (ASD) or patent foramen ovale (PFO). Since the utilization of percutaneous closure has evolved over the years, clinicians have already discovered multiple and less invasive methods in treatment, such as catheterization. Contemporary research proposes the use of this procedure as an alternative to other common and more invasive methods. While percutaneous closure is also a surgical process, its success rate and ease-of-use over alternatives have made it a primary choice in treating ASD and PFO. Because patients with AS and PFO were empirically found to have higher survival rates when treated using surgical procedures, many interventional studies on the topic have been published. For instance, there is evidence of catheterization and percutaneous occlusion devices as effective treatment modalities for the condition. While percutaneous closure is limited only to small diameters, current research projects are tryi...

Abstract Transcatheter device closure of ASD has come a long way since the first experimental closure in dogs by Kings and Mills in 1972. However, unlike earlier devices, the current generation is easier to deploy and retrieve. The secret to a successful procedure includes meticulous planning and execution. It involves comprehensive evaluation from the point of appropriate case selection, detailed pre- and intra-procedural imaging, knowledge of various techniques of device deployment, and anticipating complications and ways to deal with them. In this paper, we describe the step-by-step procedure for transcatheter closure of an atrial septal defect using the Amplatzer Septal Occluder. Query the Editorial Board All comments will be screened and reviewed before posting. Statements, opinions, and results of studies published in Journal of Structural Heart Disease are those of the authors and do not reflect the policy or position of The Journal and Science International and the Editorial Board and provides no warranty as to their accuracy or reliability. Material is copyrighted and owned by Science International and cannot be used without expressed permission.

Overview An atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal opening in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart — the right and left atria. This opening causes some blood, which should normally flow only on the left side of the heart, to flow to the right. The excess blood flows through the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery and to the lungs, making the heart work harder than normal. The extra blood flowing to the lungs creates a sound called a murmur. Small holes caused by atrial septal defects may close on their own by the time a child is 2 years old. But a large ASD can cause several problems. First, the heart works harder because it pumps extra blood to the lungs. This causes the right side of the heart to enlarge and may result in irregular heartbeats called All ASDs larger than a few millimeters in diameter should be closed to prevent these problems. Signs & symptoms Symptoms may not develop until the person has reached middle age. In fact, many children with atrial septal defects don't have any symptoms at all. Often, a child's ASD is discovered during a regular physical exam when a doctor hears a heart murmur. Other symptoms include: • Difficulty feeding • Limited ability to exercise • Poor weight gain • Rapid breathing and shortness of breath Treatment In the past, atrial septal defect (ASD) closure required open heart surgery through an incision in the chest using a heart-lung bypass machine, followed by three to five days in the hospital for recover...

How is device closure of ASD done? ASD is short form for atrial septal defect. Atrial septal defect is a birth defect of the heart. It is a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart. This causes entry of blood from the left atrium (left upper chamber) to the right atrium (right upper chamber). When the flow is large, it can increase the pressure in the lungs and cause damage to blood vessels of the lungs in the long run. Though small ASDs can be left alone, large ASDs used to be closed by open heart surgeries earlier. Now some types of ASDs can be closed without surgery, using a device introduced through the blood vessel of the groin. This procedure is called a device closure of ASD. All ASDs are not suitable for device closure. The ASD device is folded like an umbrella and introduced into the heart using a tube known as catheter. ASD device has two discs like a clam shell, one for the left side of the defect and another for the right side, with a small connection link in between. The folded device loaded inside a tube is inserted through a small hole made in the skin of the groin under local anaesthesia. It is guided to the heart using live X-ray imaging in a special facility room called cardiac catheterization laboratory. Once the device has crossed the ASD, position is further confirmed by echocardiogram, ultrasound imaging of the heart. After confirmation of position, first the left sided disc is opened from the catheter used for introduction. Later ...

This testimonial relates an account of an individual’s response to the treatment. This patient’s account is genuine, typical and documented. However, it does not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other persons may have to the treatment. Responses to the treatment discussed can and do vary and are specific to the individual patient. Patient Experience after Atrial Septal Defect Occlusion Patients typically report symptom improvement after the closure of the ASD. In young children, growth rate can increase, and in children and young adults, LV filling improves. When younger patients are treated—those who have less chamber enlargement before repair—there is greater likelihood of normalization of RV size. 6 Amplatzer™ Septal Occluder The Amplatzer™ Septal Occluder, approved in the U.S. since 2001, is intended for patients with an ASD in the secundum position or patients who have undergone a fenestrated Fontan procedure and who now require closure of the fenestration. 4 The Amplatzer Septal Occluder is designed for ASD closure: • Shaped-memory nitinol mesh that securely apposes both sides of the septal wall • A wide waist that centers the device and fills the ASD • Polyester material that promotes occlusion and tissue in-growth • Can be recaptured and redeployed for precise placement 4 The Amplatzer Septal Occluder has the widest range of device sizes, from 4mm to 38mm, enabling the treatment of the widest range of ASD defects. Amplatzer™ C...

×Top Health Categories • Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 • Gastrointestinal Health • Artificial Intelligence • Heart Disease • Mpox • High Blood Pressure • Allergies • Lung Cancer • Alzheimer's & Dementia • Mental Health • Arthritis & Rheumatology • Pregnancy • Breast Cancer • Type 1 Diabetes • Cold, Flu & Cough • Type 2 Diabetes • Diet & Nutrition • Sexual Health • Eating Disorders • Sleep • Eye Health • By Gaea Marelle Miranda, M.Sc. Reviewed by Percutaneous closure can be described as a less-invasive surgical procedure used to treat patients with atrial septal defect (ASD) or patent foramen ovale (PFO). Since the utilization of percutaneous closure has evolved over the years, clinicians have already discovered multiple and less invasive methods in treatment, such as catheterization. Contemporary research proposes the use of this procedure as an alternative to other common and more invasive methods. While percutaneous closure is also a surgical process, its success rate and ease-of-use over alternatives have made it a primary choice in treating ASD and PFO. Because patients with AS and PFO were empirically found to have higher survival rates when treated using surgical procedures, many interventional studies on the topic have been published. For instance, there is evidence of catheterization and percutaneous occlusion devices as effective treatment modalities for the condition. While percutaneous closure is limited only to small diameters, current research projects are tryi...