ASD / VSD Closure
ASD / VSD closure repairs a hole in the wall between the heart's chambers (atrial or ventricular septal defect), using a catheter-delivered device or open-heart surgery.
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About this Procedure
ASD / VSD closure is a procedure to close a hole in the heart's septum, the wall that separates its chambers. An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole between the two upper chambers; a ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole between the two lower chambers. Both are congenital heart defects, meaning a person is born with them, although some are only found in adulthood.
Small defects may cause no symptoms and may not need treatment. Closure is usually recommended when a large amount of blood is shunting through the hole, the heart is enlarging, or symptoms appear. These can include shortness of breath with activity, palpitations in adults, frequent chest infections in children, and fast breathing or sweating while feeding in babies with a large VSD.
Many ASDs, and certain types of VSD, can be closed without open-heart surgery. In transcatheter closure, a thin tube (catheter) is passed from a blood vessel in the groin up into the heart, and a closure device is placed across the hole to seal it. Defects that are not suitable for a device, or that occur with other heart problems, are repaired with open-heart surgery using a patch, under general anaesthetic. The treating cardiologist or cardiac surgeon decides which approach suits each patient after reviewing the echocardiogram and other tests.
ASD / VSD closure is offered at Medwell's partner hospitals in Delhi NCR, including BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, Artemis Hospital and Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram, and Fortis Hospital, Noida. Medwell helps adults and families of children with congenital heart defects arrange assessment, treatment and travel.
Why travel for this procedure?
- Accredited partner hospitals
Treatment at established centres such as BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Artemis Hospital and Fortis Memorial Research Institute. - Experienced heart teams
Interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons who assess whether a catheter device or surgical repair is right for you. - Shorter waiting times
Consultations and planned procedures can usually be scheduled soon after your reports are reviewed, without long waiting lists. - English-speaking teams
Doctors, nurses and international patient desks communicate in English, and Medwell can arrange an interpreter for other languages. - Medwell coordination
Free personalised quote, visa invitation letter help, hotel near the hospital, airport pickup coordination and support after you go home.
Share your echo report and get a free quote
Send your echocardiogram and cardiology reports to Medwell. A partner hospital cardiology team reviews them and we share a personalised quote for device closure or surgical repair.
Travel and heart evaluation
Medwell helps with your visa invitation letter, flights and hotel. In Delhi NCR the cardiologist repeats key tests and confirms whether the hole can be closed with a catheter device or needs surgery.
Closure, recovery and follow-up
The defect is closed by the chosen method and you are monitored before discharge. Medwell stays in touch after you return home so follow-up scans can be shared with your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASD / VSD closure?
ASD / VSD closure is a heart procedure that seals a hole in the wall between the heart's chambers. An atrial septal defect lies between the upper chambers and a ventricular septal defect between the lower chambers. The hole can be closed with a device delivered through a catheter or repaired with a patch during open-heart surgery, depending on its size and position.
Who needs a hole in the heart closed?
Closure is usually advised when the hole lets a large amount of blood flow between chambers, the heart is becoming enlarged, or symptoms appear, such as breathlessness, palpitations or repeated chest infections. Small defects without symptoms may only need regular check-ups. Your cardiologist confirms whether closure is needed after reviewing your echocardiogram and other reports.
Can an ASD or VSD be closed without open-heart surgery?
Yes, many atrial septal defects and some ventricular septal defects can be closed with a device placed through a catheter inserted in the groin, which avoids open-heart surgery. Only certain types and sizes of defect are suitable. If a device cannot be used, or other heart problems are present, the hole is repaired surgically with a patch.
How much does ASD / VSD closure cost in India?
The cost of ASD / VSD closure in India depends on the hospital, the specialist team, whether a catheter device or open surgery is used and your overall health, so there is no single fixed price. Share your medical reports with Medwell and we will send a free, no-obligation personalised quote from our partner hospitals in Delhi NCR, usually within 24 hours.
Is ASD / VSD closure safe?
ASD / VSD closure is an established treatment, but like any heart procedure it carries risks, which your specialist will explain in detail before treatment. The risk depends on the type of defect, the approach used and your general health. Your cardiologist reviews your reports and discusses the benefits and risks with you before treatment.
Which hospitals in Delhi NCR offer ASD / VSD closure?
ASD / VSD closure is offered at 6 of Medwell's partner hospitals in Delhi NCR (New Delhi, Gurugram and Noida). Medwell helps you choose between them based on your reports, whether the patient is a child or adult, and your preferences.
- BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
- Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
- Paras Health, Gurugram
- Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram
- Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
- Fortis Hospital, Noida
How do I plan ASD / VSD closure in India with Medwell?
Planning ASD / VSD closure in India with Medwell starts with sharing your echocardiogram and cardiology reports. We arrange a specialist review and a free personalised quote, usually within 24 hours, then help with the hospital appointment, visa invitation letter, flights, hotel near the hospital and airport pickup. Your information is kept confidential throughout.