Vejthani Hospital has received JCI accreditation for delivering excellent healthcare services to patients from all over the world. The Heart Center at the hospital has the latest technologies and facilities. Vejthani has a team of experienced cardiac specialists offering world-class standards of care. Atrial Septal Defects can be diagnosed and treated at the center at any age. Usually, these defects are diagnosed by identifying a heart murmur (whooshing sound) during a physical examination. Other diagnostic tests include an echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, computed tomography (CT) scan, etc.

After determining the size of the hole in the atria, a team of surgeons comes up with the best treatment plan. Medications are suggested to regulate the heartbeat and reduce the risk of blot clots, however, most cases require surgery to correct the condition. At Vejthani Hospital, medium to large-sized atrial septal defects are corrected with an open heart surgery, by putting a patch on the heart wall. Surgeons may use robot-assisted methods or minimally invasive methods. The hospital also has a cath lab where catheter-based repair is performed. The defect is completely sealed and heart muscles start growing to fill in the gap. Regular check-ups are recommended after the surgery. Dr. Taweesak Chotivatanapong is a cardiothoracic surgeon at the hospital.