Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closures

A patent foramen ovale is a small hole in the heart that does not close the way it should after birth. During a baby's development, the foramen ovale, a small flap-like opening, is located in the atrial septum between the right and left upper chambers of the heart.

UAB Medicine has a long history of caring for patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Our Alabama Adult Congenital Heart Program is the only one in Alabama and one of only a handful in the country that provides continuing care for patients as they move into adulthood.

In this segment, Dr. Mark Sasse discusses Patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defect (ASD) closures, and when to refer to a specialist.