Treatment
Pediatric Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure Devices
What You Need to Know
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a type of congenital heart disease, a heart condition your child is born with. ASD means there is a hole in the septum, the wall between the heart’s upper chambers (atria). ASD occurs when the baby’s wall does not form properly during pregnancy. The heart team at Children’s National Heart Center uses the latest cardiac catheterization technology to repair these defects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the risks of ASD in children?
What ASD Closure Devices are used at Children's National Hospital?
What can my child expect from the AMPLATZER® and GORE® HELEX® Septal Occluder?
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Departments that Offer Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure Devices

Cardiology
The pediatric heart experts at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., provide advanced cardiology care for unborn babies, children and young adults with heart conditions. Learn more about this program.

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Our pediatric heart surgery team performs twice the number of surgeries of any other hospital in the region, with some of the best outcomes in the nation.

Children's National Heart Center
Our expert pediatric heart team, including more than 40 subspecialties, offer advanced heart care and excellent outcomes for thousands of children every year.