Atrial septal defect?

Does anybody know the effectiveness of repairing an ASD by cardiac catheterization compared to the more traditional open heart surgery? If it's just as effective (or more), why don't more surgeons opt the CC route over open heart?

Don't give irrelevant explanations for the procedures that have nothing to do with the increased or decreased effectiveness. I already know how they are performed.

Hi there

This procedure really work. As in, it is effective in covering the defect with what they usually term the "umbrella". I have heard cases though of this umbrella dislodging or any of that sort.

As a surgeon, i still prefer the traditional open heart surgery, and manually repairing the ASD. The mortality rate for this procedure should approach 0%..

Tags

　　Carotid Endarterectomy 　　Caregivers 　　Careers 　　Cardiovascular Diseases 　　Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 　　Cardiomyopathy 　　Cardiac Surgery 　　Cardiac Diseases 　　Cardiac Arrest 　　Carcinoma 　　Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 　　Carbohydrates 　　Cannabis

Related information

I'm a bit concerned that I can't tell if I'm having a heart attack!!?

Well, it's a tough situation, but I'd say one positive in your favor is that you know you have heart disease and GERD. Key for you is regular visits with your primary MD and your cardiol...

Should my daughter have oxygen therapy for 75-77% oxygen sats?

vcanfield - I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's illness. The question of supplemental oxygen is not completely straightforward. There have only been two studies looking at patients ...

Fuction of medicine Clopedogel ?

Clopidogrel, which is available usually in the form of 鈥淭ablet鈥? is used to lessen the chance of heart attack or stroke. Clopidogrel reduces the chance of blood clot forming. It usually is presc...

Decision criteria for aortic valve replacement?

I have searched this article for you, it will help you out: Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is occasionally required in infants and children. Common indications for AVR in children include manage...

Crybaby again 43 years old female?

I think what you are looking for is the edit button....at the bottom of the box that has your question in it there will be a tab with the word "edit" and a picture of a pencil over it ...

WHat can A bypass do to you?

I had it done 17 months ago. Complications are about 1 in 1,000 or more. The long bone conecting the ribs in the top of the chest is carefully split lengthwise, pressed open with a spreader cla...

Teacher in hospital, i wnana visit?

You should defiantly go see him! Depending on his level you may just be able to walk in, other times you may have to wash your hands first, or wear a mask. It is best to call the hospital, and ...

Heart rate won't go down after MV repaired?

A "normal" heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute; thus, your heart rate falls within normal limits. If your "baseline" rate was significantly lower than what it is ...