Interventional Procedures for Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Interventional procedures for adult congenital heart disease involve minimally invasive techniques used to treat heart defects that were present at birth but are now affecting adults. These procedures often use catheters—thin tubes inserted through blood vessels—to repair or replace faulty heart valves, close holes between heart chambers, or widen narrowed vessels. They aim to improve heart function, reduce symptoms, and enhance quality of life without the need for major surgery. Such interventions are performed by specialized cardiologists and increase the options available for managing the unique challenges faced by adults with congenital heart conditions.