ASD full form is Atrial Septal Defect.
Generally, the cost of ASD closure surgery package would be around 2.5 lakh to 3.5 lakh Indian Rupees depends on the type of surgery (Minimally invasive surgery and open heart surgery) suitable to patient and types of room chosen (Single room, twin sharing, general ward).
You need to contact the cardiology team with your admission letter given by the cardiothoracic surgeon to make and confirm the availability of doctor and admission arrangements. Get information with the cardiac team about what you need to do, and what are the medications to be taken and what you should bring with you before coming to the hospital.
The patient will not feel any pain during the surgery/operation because this procedure takes place under general anesthesia. The patient may feel some discomfort after the surgery for a shorter duration of time.
After the ASD closure surgery, for the few hours patient will be attached to a cardiac monitor machine, that allows us to see your heart rate and rhythm and likewise an electrical sensor will attach to finger to monitor the oxygen level in your blood.
Before leaving the hospital, Get the medical prescription from the doctor to make sure you know how long you should continue taking medicines because the doctor will provide certain medicine to thin your blood and stop large clots forming on the device. You can get back to full activity, including driving, within 1-2 weeks. If you want to do any physical work, get advice from the doctor when you can go back to work.
Yes, our cardiac doctor/team will inform you, when to visit the doctor again at MediCover Hospitals after the procedure. In general after 1 month, 3 months. Providing all is well, you will then need to come back for yearly heart check-ups (which includes generally 2D Echo, CBP, Serum Creatinine, CUE, ECG, TMT, Lipid Profile, X-ray Chest PA view, FBS, PLBS and Free Consultation with cardiologist and dietitian). Book a Complete Heart Checkup / Comprehensive Heart Check-up Package at Medicover Hospitals in Hyderabad