Interventional cardiology repairs many heart defects through a thin, flexible catheter threaded via a blood vessel in the leg — with no large incision and no scar. Children usually go home within a day or two.
Procedures Dr. Nandi performs
- Device closure of PDA, ASD and selected VSDs
- Balloon valvuloplasty for narrowed pulmonary and aortic valves
- Balloon angioplasty and stenting for coarctation of the aorta and narrowed vessels
- Balloon atrial septostomy and other life-saving newborn interventions
Catheter-based treatment reduces the risks of heart failure and pulmonary hypertension while sparing the child open-heart surgery wherever possible.
Good to know: Every child is different. For advice tailored to your child, please consult Dr. Nandi directly.
