We are intrigued with the idea of closure devices but have not been able to locate much info on them as to their effectiveness. Dear Kevin, thank you for your question. There are ASD closure devices that are being used in certain patients and can be deployed during a cardiac catheterization procedure that does not require surgery. Dr. Larry Latson is the Chief of the Division of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology here at CCF and he is a noted expert on ASD closure devices. I hope you find this information useful.
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