An atrial septal defect is more frequently found in female patients than in male counterparts, with the ratio being 2:1. This method of treatment yields a satisfactory result, as suggested by the survival rate of 95% in patients over 40 years old undergoing this procedure and the 84% survival rate of those having drug therapy. Formerly, the common treatment of ASD was major surgery. This traditional treatment caused high risks of complications, required a long period of hospital recovery especially for senior patients, and left a scar on the chest, causing an unsightly appearance particularly for female patients.

Benefits of ASD Closure with Umbrella Device

1. Non-complicated procedures (requiring the insertion of a catheter into a blood vessel in the groin) 2. Reduced complications from surgery 3. No scar on the chest 4. Only 2 nights of hospital recovery needed ( 6-7 days for surgical operations) Limitations, however, still prevail in this method of treatment- that is, it is difficult to perform if the hole is larger than 2.5 cm, and it can be performed only when the opening occurs in the upper chambers of the heart.