Transcatheter Interventions for Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Transcatheter interventions are minimally invasive procedures used to treat congenital heart defects in adults. Instead of traditional open-heart surgery, a thin tube (catheter) is inserted into blood vessels and guided to the heart. Using specialized tools, doctors can repair or close abnormal openings, replace valves, or correct other defects without large incisions. These procedures typically result in shorter recovery times and less discomfort, allowing adults with congenital heart conditions to improve their heart function and quality of life with reduced risks compared to open surgery.