ASD/VSD closure surgery in India

ASD/VSD closure surgery in India

The septum is a wall between the heart’s chambers separating them so that the blood with rich oxygen content from the left side doesn’t mix with the lesser oxygenated blood on the other side. When there is a hole in this region, it could prevent the blood from flowing into or out of the heart normally. This is why you need the help of experts in Dania Medical Services to assist you.

What are VSD and ASD?

VSD or Ventricular Septal Defect is when this wall doesn’t close between the lower chambers of the heart at birth causing a hole. ASD or Atrial Septal Defect can be categorized as a congenital heart condition when a hole occurs between the upper heart chambers and at birth.

Dania medical services have experience and expertise in handling ASD/VSD closure efficiently. You would be amazed to know that the ASD/VSD closure treatment cost in India is affordable too.

Symptoms of VSD and ASD

Before enquiring about the ASD/VSD closure treatment cost in India, you have to know about its symptoms that vary between individuals.

1. Fatigue
2. Difficulty in breathing resulting in congested or heavy breathing. In cases of ASD, patients might experience shortness of breath while exercising.
3. Swelling in the belly, legs, feet, etc., for those who suffer from ASD.
4. Skipped or rapid beating of the heart or irregular heartbeat, palpitations, etc. for ASD patients
5. Sweating, slow weight gain, for VSD and for babies they might reject feed in cases of VSD.

Some of these symptoms are very common with other heart problems and hence you must speak to an expert cardiologist at Dania Medical Services.

Diagnosis of VSD/ASD

The defects are mostly identified before or as soon as the child is born but there are also cases where the defect goes unnoticed for years.

When checked with a stethoscope, your doctor might hear a whooshing sound or a heart murmur. When you approach Dania Medical services with any of the above symptoms or other issues, a diagnosis is made based on different tests.

1. An Echocardiogram to show the movement of blood through the heart and its valves. And in the cases of unborn babies, fetal echocardiography is used.
2. X-ray of the chest to understand the condition of the chest as well as the lungs. It also helps to check the presence of additional fluids in the lungs or possible enlargement of the heart.
3. EKG or ECG to identify possible arrhythmia.
4. MRI scanning or sometimes CT scan when the above tests are not conclusive to get a definitive opinion for ASD diagnosis.
5. Cardiac catheterization is where a thin, flexible catheter is inserted through the groin or arm to check for possible defects in the heart or heart valves. This is majorly used in diagnosing VSD.
6. Pulse oximetry to determine the presence and amount of oxygen in the blood and used more for diagnosing VSD.

Depending on the possible diagnosis, the ASD/VSD closure treatment cost in India is decided.

Treating VSD/ASD

Smaller VSDs at birth might get closed over time and it is normally observed regularly by doctors for further medication or treatment.

Other treatment options offered by Dania Medical services for ASD/VSD closure treatment cost in India include,

1. Depending on the severity, medications to reduce fluid circulation like diuretics are used.
2. Surgical repair involves an open-heart surgery where patches or stitches are used for closing the hole.
3. Catheterization is where a catheter is inserted through the arm or groin and guided to the hole where a special mesh is used to patch up the hole.

Dania Medical services offer expert services in treating heart conditions. You can reach out to them for more information regarding ASD/VSD closure treatment cost in India.

ASD/VSD Closure Surgery cost in India are as follow

FAQ:

Q. Does the given cost include everything, accommodation food etc.?
A. The food and accommodation is not included in the cost provided. While the patient is in the we would help you find a suitable accommodation that would fit in your budget in a decent place which would be close to the hospital.

Q. Ways to reduce the cost of the treatment?
A. The accommodation can be made from single bed to double or more beds sharing. We can give options of lower category of hospitals.

Q. Do you need to pay the amount before coming to India?
A. It is up to you whether you want to pay after or before coming to India. If you willing to pay before coming to India, we will share our online payment details with you.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• Prices are subject to change or withdrawl with notice
• These are indicative price only and vary depending on the condition of patient, at the time admission.
• We will provide final estimate at the time of patient’s admission

Top Cardiac Surgeons India for ASD/VSD closure Surgery:

• Dr. Naresh Trehan
• Dr. Bhabha Nanda Das
• Dr. S.N Khanna
• Dr. Manoj Luthra
• Dr. Amit Chaudhary
• Dr. S.K Sinha
• Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty
• Dr. Sanjeev Vichare
• Dr. Smruti Ranjan Mohanty
• Dr. Shantesh Kaushik