An open
heart surgery, patent foramen ovale closure involves closing an opening between
the upper heart chambers.
Also Known As:
Conditions
Treated with Patent Foramen Ovale Closure:
Patent
foramen ovale closure is performed in cases of patent foramen ovale.
It is
possible for a foramen ovale to close on its own without any surgical
intervention needed. Surgical alternatives to the procedure include minimally
invasive patent foramen ovale closure and robotically-assisted patent foramen
ovale closure.
Anesthesia with Patent
Foramen Ovale Closure:
Patent
foramen ovale closure is performed under general anesthesia, which means that
the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Patent Foramen Ovale Closure:
Possible
risks following patent foramen ovale closure include infection, blood clots,
scarring, bleeding, heart attack and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis after Patent
Foramen Ovale Closure:
The
prognosis for a positive end result following patent foramen ovale closure is
very good.
Recovery from Patent
Foramen Ovale Closure:
Total
recovery from patent foramen ovale closure takes six to eight weeks.