1348 - Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect

Page last updated: 11 July 2016

Application Detail

Status

Closed

Description of Medical Service

Transcatheter closure of a ventricular septal defect is performed under general anesthesia and access is obtained utilizing both femoral artery and femoral vein. Ventricular angiography would demonstrate the anatomy of the ventricular septal defect prior to closure. The ventricular septal defect is crossed using a catheter from the left ventricular side and a device is deployed which will result in complete occlusion of the ventricular septal defect.

Description of Medical Condition

A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the ventricular septum between the left ventricle and the right ventricle. The two types of ventricular septal defects suitable for closure are the perimembranous VSD which is situated high in the ventricular septum beneath the aortic valve and muscular VSD which can be located anywhere in the ventricular septum. The presence of a VSD results in a left to right shunt and consequent volume overload of the heart. This can result in cardiac failure. The usual indication for closure of VSD would be a net shunt greater than 1.6:1.

Reason for Application

New MBS item

Medical Service Type

Therapeutic

Previous Application Number

Not Applicable

Associated Documentation

Application Form

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PICO Confirmation

Final Protocol (PDF 264 KB)
Final Protocol (Word 215 KB)

Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

Final Public Summary Document (PDF 89 KB)
Final Public Summary Document (Word 100 KB)

Meetings for this Application

PASC

18 April 2013

ESC

10 to 11 October 2013

MSAC

28 to 29 November 2013