Atrial septal defect closure is an open heart surgery that closes a hole between the right and left atria.
Also Known As:
- Atrial septal defect closure
- Heart surgery
- Atrial surgery
- Heart defect surgery
Conditions Treated with Atrial Septal Defect Closure:
Atrial septal defect closure is utilized to treat atrial septal defect.
There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to atrial septal defect closure.
Anesthesia with Atrial Septal Defect Closure:
Atrial septal defect closure is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Atrial Septal Defect Closure:
Possible risks following atrial septal defect closure include infection, bleeding, scarring, nerve damage and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis after Atrial Septal Defect Closure:
The prognosis for a positive end result following atrial septal defect closure is very good.
Recovery from Atrial Septal Defect Closure:
The total recovery time after atrial septal defect closure is six to eight weeks.