Scarless keyhole procedures in pediatric cardiology is an advanced technique that enables doctors to treat the heart conditions in children.
- Atrial septal defects is a common congenital heart defect that causes a hole in the upper chambers of the heart.
- Usually this condition does not show any serious symptoms but when left untreated it can lead to shortness of breath and poor growth of the child.
- The pediatric cardiologists often perform a keyhole procedure which involves a device closure approach.
- Through the catheter inserted in the thigh vein, the device is positioned in such a way that it seals the ASD by pressing against the walls of the atrial septum.
- This procedure offers a permanent solution and ensures a quality life without any complications.
- The pediatric cardiologists offer a scarless keyhole procedure for Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), a condition where a connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery remains open even after birth.
- This condition can often lead to increased blood flow to the lungs, causing heart failure and potential long term complications if left untreated.
- This condition requires a device closure option often recommended by the pediatric cardiologists which is a minimally invasive procedure that helps seal the open ductus arteriosus without the need for any open surgeries.
- The device reaches the PDA through the catheter, once the device reaches the targeted location it expands to fit into the PDA, blocking the abnormal blood flow between the aorta and pulmonary artery.
- A Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is a congenital heart defect where there is an abnormal hole in the septum between the heart’s left and right ventricles.
- This causes the blood to flow abnormally between the two chambers, which can lead to heart enlargement and increased blood flow to the lungs.
- For VSD our pediatric cardiologists recommend a keyhole procedure using the device closure method, where a device is delivered using a catheter passed from the thigh vein to close the hole.
- This device upon reaching the VSD expands to fit inside the hole, which effectively prevents the abnormal blood flow between the ventricles.
- This procedure helps the children recover fast with No Scar.
- In addition to the heart defects mentioned, our Pediatric Cardiology experts provide keyhole procedures for conditions like coronary artery fistula and pulmonary arterio-venous malformation (PAVM) in children.
- Our pediatric cardiologists can effectively treat these conditions with device closure technique which is considered as a permanent solution for congenital heart defects in children.
- The body’s tissue naturally grows around the device and becomes a part of the heart structure lately.
- Balloon dilation is a keyhole procedure used to treat narrowed or blocked blood vessels or heart valves.
- A small balloon is inserted through a catheter passed through the thigh vein and gently inflated to widen the affected area to remove the blockage or obstruction, helping to improve the blood flow and heart function.
- This is a quick procedure and does not take long hours. This method is commonly used to treat conditions like valve stenosis (narrowing) in both children and adults.
- Balloon dilation which is performed by the pediatric cardiologists offers minimal discomfort or pain, and helps patients see a significant improvement in heart health with fewer risks.
Pacemaker implantation for children is a specialized procedure used to restore normal heart rate. This procedure involves the positioning of the pacemaker under the skin connecting the leads to the heart. The device then monitors and regulates the heart rhythm. The pacemaker is then tested to ensure its functionality while sending electrical signals to regulate the heart rate.
Pediatric electrophysiology focuses on diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders in children, utilizing a combination of advanced techniques to monitor and correct the electrical activity of the heart. It involves using electrocardiograms (ECG) and electrophysiology studies (EP) to identify abnormalities in the heart rhythm of children of all ages. Based on the diagnosis, treatment options are often recommended, which may include medications or implantable devices through minimally invasive procedures.
