Atrial Septal Defect Closure
房间隔缺损封堵
Duration
1-2 hours (catheter) or 3-4 hours (surgical)
Recovery
1-2 weeks (catheter) or 4-6 weeks (surgical)
Savings
~78% vs US
Average savings compared to US prices
Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure repairs a hole between the heart's upper chambers, either through minimally invasive catheter-based device closure or open-heart surgery. China pioneered several catheter closure devices and has extensive experience with percutaneous ASD closure, performing thousands of procedures annually. Transcatheter closure avoids open-heart surgery with same-day or next-day discharge for most patients.
Defect Assessment
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to measure defect size, rim adequacy, and determine closure method
Duration: 1 dayClosure Procedure
Catheter-based: femoral vein access, device deployment across the defect under echo/fluoro guidance. Surgical: sternotomy and direct closure
Duration: 1-4 hoursMonitoring
Post-procedure echocardiogram to confirm device position, assessment for residual shunt, overnight observation
Duration: 1-2 daysFollow-up Care
Antiplatelet therapy for 6 months, serial echocardiograms, and gradual return to full activity
Duration: 6 months- Prevents right heart enlargement and pulmonary hypertension
- Catheter closure avoids open-heart surgery and scarring
- Chinese-developed devices offer proven safety and efficacy
- Short hospital stay with rapid recovery
- Device embolization (very rare)
- Residual shunt around the device
- Arrhythmias (usually temporary)
- Cardiac erosion (extremely rare)
Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.