Balloon Atrial Septostomy in Maharashtra

Is this a permanent fix for the heart defect?

No, it's typically a temporary, life-saving measure to stabilize the baby before definitive corrective surgery is performed.

How risky is this procedure for a newborn?

It's performed by specialized pediatric cardiologists and is generally well-tolerated, though as with any procedure in critically ill newborns there are risks that the medical team will explain.

How soon after birth is it done?

It's usually performed urgently, often within hours to a day or two of diagnosis, given the severity of the underlying heart condition.

Will my baby still need open-heart surgery later?

Yes, in most cases definitive surgical correction of the underlying heart defect is still needed after the baby is stabilized.

What is the success rate of the procedure itself?

The procedure itself has a high technical success rate in improving oxygen mixing, though overall outcome also depends on the underlying heart defect and subsequent treatment.