- 1-2 hours (catheter) or 3-4 hours (surgical)
- 1-2 weeks (catheter) or 4-6 weeks (surgical)
- 78%
China versus the U.S.
- China clinical rate
- $6,000 – $18,000
- $12,000
- United States
- $30,000 – $80,000
- $55,000
- You save
- ~78%
- $43,000 per procedure
Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.
What the procedure involves.
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.
Step by step.
Defect Assessment
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to measure defect size, rim adequacy, and determine closure method
Closure Procedure
Catheter-based: femoral vein access, device deployment across the defect under echo/fluoro guidance. Surgical: sternotomy and direct closure
Monitoring
Post-procedure echocardiogram to confirm device position, assessment for residual shunt, overnight observation
Follow-up Care
Antiplatelet therapy for 6 months, serial echocardiograms, and gradual return to full activity
- 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)
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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.