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Percutaneous Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect

Definition

Percutaneous closure of ventricular septal defect is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to treat a ventricular septal defect (VSD), which is an abnormal opening between the left and right ventricles of the heart. This procedure involves the insertion of a catheter through the skin and into a blood vessel, guiding it to the heart, and then deploying a closure device to seal the defect.