ASD patch closure on beating heart

Pericadial patch closure of ASD secundum on nomothermic beating heart. Aorta was cross-clamped but got oxygenated blood through aortic root cannula, perfused and beating. Dr. Rezwanul Hoque Bulbul. MBBS,MS,FCPS,FRCSG,FRCSEd

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[kawaiiushii]

can an ASD happen again ? ....i mean i had my ASD " or my VSD "repaired "not sure which one i had" , is there a possibility that the hole can open again ?

[rhbulbul]

@kawaiiushii after successful repair there is no chance of recurrence but a residual defect may be left at the initial operation but you need to do an echocardiography with color doppler study to confirm it.

[chimpmania1996]

my best friend is having this surgery in two weeks. Does anybody know what are the changes that it fails and what happens if it fails?

[rhbulbul]

@chimpmania1996 the chance of failure after open heart procedure is almost zero but if any residual defect is left , the symptoms may recur however it needs an echocardiographic confirmation.

[emma41093]

My sister has to have this done.

[Cheshie30]

i also have asd.. im 23 female from the philippines. i found it last year when i had my physical examination for my work. doctor said i really need to have surgery, too bad i cant afford it, its too expensive to have that kind of surgery here. i tried to ask help to many foundations but it seems its really not for me. im very happy for those who have successful operations and doing ok now. i hope ill be able to live long for my mom and lil brother for me to help them. pls pray for my miracle.

[Kari79311]

I had this surgery for ASD (sinus venosus) when I was 9. I am now 25 and have had a child. I am pretty healthy heart-wise other than hypertension and occassional palpitations. Mine was repaired with a patch as well, and I was under the impression that if you don't take care of your body it is possible for the patch to tear. I'm not educated in the new way of closing holes in the heart. I have tried unsuccessfully to watch a full video of this surgery and finally at 25 I have found the nerve! hah

[PhoenixInLove]

I had this surgery done when I was 13 for ASD. Only now do I know what is was like from the other side of the table! AHH! But I am 20 now and just fine! = D

[jeffsley]

dont be scared! i had it done and im perfectly fine! i had it when i was 6 and now im 18, yeah the scar sucks but im alive right!

[Rwadhwaji]

I had the patch closure done but via the breast bone, not the open heart procedure. They use a heart port for the former. My hole size(ASD) was 34mm, not suitable for catherization at all. Doctor Naresh Trehan also told me that the former is risky over the years. Dr. Naresh Trehan is one of the best cardio surgeons in the world & the best in India.