Hole in the Heart (ASD/VSD): Can It Be Closed Without Open Surgery?

Realistic 16:9 medical illustration showing ASD/VSD hole in the heart closure without open surgery by Dr (Col) Ajay Bahadur, Interventional Cardiologist at Apollo Hospital Lucknow.

Many ASDs (Atrial Septal Defects) and specific types of VSDs (Ventricular Septal Defects) can now be closed without open-heart surgery using minimally invasive catheter-based device closure. This procedure involves inserting a tiny device through a blood vessel in the groin. While highly effective and offering faster recovery, eligibility depends on the hole’s size, location, and […]