Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure with the helex septal occluder. An ASD is a open communication in the septum between the left and right atriums. This condition is typically congenital. This opening can allow for oxygenated blood to pass over into the right side of the heart causing more right sided stress over time. What is the most common type of ASD? Follow @cardiovisual for more educational content ❤️❤️ . . . . . #heart #chd #chdawareness #cardiac #echocardiography #asdawareness #asd #asdm

🫀It's Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week!🫀 This video focuses on Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), where a hole in the atrial septum allows blood to shunt between the atria, leading to right heart overload, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, and increased stroke risk if left untreated. One minimally invasive treatment option is the Helex Septal Occluder, a self-expanding device designed to close the defect percutaneously, reducing complications and eliminating the need for open-heart surgery i