Patients & Families
Information specifically developed for patients and families.
Learn about the common types of congenital and structural heart defects, including Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD) and Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). Over 200,000 AMPLATZER Devices have been shipped to date, resolving congenital heart defects or circulatory disease for many thousands of people worldwide. You can read stories about some of those who have benefited from AMPLATZER Devices here. Our glossary defines terms you’ll find in our web site, and will frequently encounter as you learn more about heart defect and repair, circulatory disease and vascular occlusion. | Reducing or eliminating blood flow to an area of the body by blocking, or occluding, a blood vessel has become an accepted treatment option for a wide range of circulatory and internal organ diseases. Questions commonly asked by patients and families. |