Transcatheter Amplatzer Occluder & Open Heart Patch Correction
Surgical and interventional transcatheter closure/repair of congenital cardiac anomalies including Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), and Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).
Congenital heart defect correction
Clinical Overview & Disease Information
Surgical and interventional transcatheter closure/repair of congenital cardiac anomalies including Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), and Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).
Signs & Symptoms
- • Infant poor feeding, sweating while nursing, and failure to gain weight
- • Mild tachypnea (rapid breathing) and persistent respiratory infections
- • Cyanosis (bluish skin tint of lips and tongue during crying)
- • Heart murmur detected during routine pediatric examination
- • Fatigability and squatting during physical play (TOF sign)
- • Acute hypercyanotic "Tet spell" with severe hypoxia and loss of consciousness
Causes & Risk Factors
Primary Causes & Etiology
- Incomplete embryological septation of fetal heart chambers (VSD / ASD)
- Maternal rubella infection or uncontrolled maternal diabetes
- Genetic chromosomal syndromes (Down syndrome Trisomy 21)
Who is at Higher Risk?
- Infants and children with diagnosed congenital heart lesions seeking transcatheter or open surgical repair
Diagnostic Evaluation & Testing
| Diagnostic Test | Clinical Purpose / What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Pediatric Echocardiogram with Color Doppler & 3D Reconstruction | Quantifies shunt direction (Left-to-Right / Right-to-Left), Qp:Qs ratio, and valve function |
| Diagnostic Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization & Angiography | Measures pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) and anatomy prior to closure |
Comprehensive Treatment Options
Percutaneous Transcatheter Amplatzer Septal Occluder Device Closure
Femoral vein catheterization placing self-expanding nitinol double-disc Amplatzer device across ASD/VSD under TEE guidance.
Open Heart Dacron Patch VSD Closure & Complete Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
Cardiopulmonary bypass VSD patch closure and RVOT relief.
Advanced Medical Technologies Available in Partner Hospitals
Possible Complications If Untreated
Recovery Timeline, Diet & Lifestyle Care
Recovery Timeline
| Procedure / Stage | Expected Recovery Duration |
|---|---|
| Pediatric ICU / HDU Recovery | 24 to 48 hours |
| Pediatric Ward Recovery & Normal Feeding | 3 to 5 days |
| Full Active Pediatric Play Normalization | 3 to 4 weeks |
Recommended Post-Treatment Diet
- High calorie infant formula or breast milk
- Fluid balance as advised
Essential Lifestyle Changes
- Avoid rough physical contact play for 4 weeks post-open surgery
- Keep sternal incision clean and dry
- Administer oral medications at set times
Prevention & Long-Term Health
Frequently Asked Questions
Can congenital heart defects be repaired without open-heart surgery?
Yes, many ASDs, VSDs, and PDAs can now be permanently closed using keyhole transcatheter device occluders without open surgery.
Top Recommended Specialists Available
Dr. Sanjay Sarup
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Dr. Shubhra Shri Gupta
Principal Consultant - Neonatology & Incharge - Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care
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Dr. Snehal Deshpande
Consultant - Paediatric Physiotherapy & Neuro-Rehabilitation
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Dr. Subodh Chandra Pande
Chief - Radiation Oncology & Co-Chief - Cyberknife Centre
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Dr. Arun Singh Danewa
Senior Consultant – Pediatric-Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant (Unit II)
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| Procedure | USA (Avg) | India (ISG) | Turkey (Avg) | Thailand (Avg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congenital heart defect correction | $45,000 | $5,500 | $12,000 | $14,000 |
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Get Free Treatment EstimateCommonly Prescribed Medications
- Furosemide 1mg/kg
- Spironolactone
- Pediatric Aspirin 3-5mg/kg
- Prophylactic Antibiotics
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