Mar 8, 2022 · ASD closure is a procedure to close an atrial septal defect (ASD) or hole in your heart. The procedure may plug the hole with a device, patch it or sew it shut.

A large ASD is usually closed in early childhood, even in patients with few symptoms, to prevent complications later. Some defects were closed with a patch of pericardium (the normal lining …

Sep 10, 2025 · Surgical and percutaneous closure of ASDs; pathophysiology, anatomy, natural history, and clinical features of ASDs in adults; the identification and assessment of ASDs; and …

What is an ASD closure procedure? An ASD closure is a procedure to close an atrial septal defect (ASD). ASD occurs when part of the septum, the tissue that separates your upper two heart …

If your ASD is small enough, it can be closed using a catheter. Instead of making an incision in your chest, your doctor makes a small incision in the groin and gently guides the catheter …

UT Southwestern heart surgeons perform advanced open-heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect (ASD), a hole in one of the heart’s interior walls.

"UCSF offers a minimally invasive approaches for Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure. The operation is performed using a small 4-6 cm incision through the small space between the ribs.

An ASD will often be fixed if it hasn't closed by the time a child starts school. The decision to close the ASD may also depend on the size of the defect or the symptoms caused by the defect.

During this procedure, a thin catheter (tube) is threaded to the heart from the blood vessels in the groin area. The catheter, guided by X-ray, allows a special device to be put in place to close …

Learn about device-based atrial septal defect closure, a minimally invasive heart defect repair. Discover the procedure, benefits, risks, and recovery process for ASD treatment.