In many cases, the baby does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. This results in the baby facing breathing issues followed by intense suffocation and dizziness. Balloon atrial septostomy is a procedure that helps in expanding the septal atrial to improve oxygenation of the blood.
It is a common problem that arises in infants and children due to the transposition of the arteries. However, many pediatric cardiologists in New Delhi execute septostomy to enlarge the foramen ovale. It makes blood flow constant through the left and right atrium.
The procedure takes place in the cardiac catheterization lab along with the experts panel monitoring the whole situation. The execution is guided with the help of ultrasound with 100% precision.