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 […]

What is ASD, and How is ASD Closure Done? A Complete Guide to Heart Health

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) heart illustration showing hole in septum and catheter-based ASD closure procedure with medical device placement

What is ASD, and How is ASD Closure Done? A Complete Guide to Heart Health Posted by Dr Ajay Bahadur | Cardiologist in Lucknow The human heart is often described as the hardest-working engine in the world. From the moment we are born until our last breath, it pumps blood to every corner of our […]