What is atrial septostomy?
Atrial septostomy is a type of cardiac surgery that is designed to correct a congenital defect or treat pulmonary hypertension. This procedure is used to relieve the pressure of the heart, increase the blood oxygen levels and improve blood flow. A small tube known as a balloon catheter is inserted into one of the larger veins and is threaded up and in the heart to form an opening between the two top chambers of the heart, known as the hall. Potential complications associated with atrial septostomy include heart damage, heart arrest and failure to completely repair defect. Any specific questions or concerns about the Hall septestomy procedure should be discussed with a physician or other doctor. These defects cause oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to travel in the wrong direction, resulting in the lack of oxygen in the blood. A newborn with this type of congenital defect often occurs a symptom known as cyanosis, a blue shade for the skin caused by insufficient oxygen level.
Patients with pulmonary hypertension may occasionally be candidates for atrial septostomy surgery. This health condition is a type of high blood pressure that affects only the lungs and the right side of the heart. Lung hypertension develops when blood vessels in the lungs are damaged, causing the pressure in the heart due to insufficient oxygen flow through the lungs.
The atrial procedure septeostomes uses a small catheter to create a small opening between the left and right atrial of the heart to ease the pressure and allow the surgeon to perform any necessary repairs. The surgeon puts the catheter into the vein, usually found in the area of the weakness and gently leads to the Thsrdce, where the balloon at the end of the catheter is used to enlarge the hole in the septum. In some cases, a small blade is attached at the end of the balloon so that the hole can be formed. The catheter is removed after the procedure and the patient is monitored for any signs of potential complications.
Newborn and patients with serious healthThe state is exposed to the highest risk of complications as a result of the atrial septostome procedure. Damage to heart tissues can lead to cardiac arrest or even death. There is also a chance that surgery will not provide corresponding results and may have to be repeated after the patient's recovery and is sufficiently stable to undergo surgery again.