VSD Closure

VSD Closure: Repairing Heart Health for a Better Future

A Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is a congenital heart defect characterized by a hole in the wall (septum) separating the heart’s lower chambers (ventricles). This hole allows oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to mix with oxygen-poor blood in the right ventricle, increasing blood flow to the lungs. Over time, this extra blood flow can strain the heart and lungs, causing symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and poor growth in children. VSD closure is a corrective procedure that aims to seal this hole, allowing the heart to pump blood effectively and reduce complications.

Who Needs VSD Closure?

VSD closure is recommended for individuals, often children, who have moderate to significant defects causing symptoms or impacting heart function. More minor defects may close on their own, but for larger VSDs that don’t, closure is necessary to prevent potential issues such as heart failure, lung hypertension, or arrhythmias.

Types of VSD Closure

• Surgical Closure: An open-heart procedure where the defect is closed with a patch or stitches, performed under general anesthesia.
• Transcatheter Device Closure: This minimally invasive approach involves inserting a closure device through a catheter, and it is suitable for specific types of VSDs.

Benefits of VSD Closure

• Improved Heart Function: Eliminates abnormal blood flow, relieving stress on the heart and lungs.
• Enhanced Quality of Life: Most patients experience significant improvements in energy, growth, and activity levels post-surgery.
• Long-Term Health: Prevents complications associated with untreated VSD, like pulmonary hypertension and arrhythmias.

At Jyothi Health Guide, our specialized cardiac team is dedicated to supporting patients through every stage of the VSD closure journey. Contact us to learn more about VSD closure and how we can help restore heart health for a brighter future.