Congenital Heart Care
Evaluation and closure planning for selected heart defects.
A hole in the heart may refer to congenital conditions such as atrial septal defect or patent ductus arteriosus. Some patients are diagnosed in childhood, while others are identified later during evaluation for breathlessness, fatigue, murmur, rhythm symptoms or unexplained heart enlargement.
Conditions evaluated
- Atrial septal defect (ASD).
- Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
- Valve or vessel-related congenital conditions requiring specialist review.
- Patients advised device closure who need interventional cardiology opinion.
Treatment approach
Evaluation may include echocardiography, TEE when needed, oxygen saturation and pressure assessment, and review of suitability for device closure or other intervention. Dr. Khandelwal's profile includes congenital interventions such as ASD and PDA closures, BPV and CoA stenting.