Kurt Amplatz Center for Patient Education
The Kurt Amplatz Center for Patient Education provides a variety of educational opportunities and support for patients, their families and the public. Our goal is to increase the awareness and provide solutions for those suffering from structural heart defects or in need of vascular therapy.
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Learn about the common types of congenital and structural heart defects, including Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD) and Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA).
Reducing or eliminating blood flow to an area of the body by blocking, or occluding, a blood vessel has become an accepted treatment option for a wide range of circulatory and internal organ diseases.
Medical terminology is sometimes daunting. Please visit the medical terms glossary to review the definitions of terms you’ll find in our website, and will frequently encounter as you learn more about heart defect and repair, circulatory disease and vascular occlusion.
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Read inspiring stories and view video of patients who have benefited from AMPLATZER products. Their candid stories help increase understanding of the experience from diagnosis to recovery.
The Heart-to-Heart Program brings together patients, physicians implanting AMPLATZER products and the people who make them. Learn about past events or how to get involved.
Questions commonly asked by patients and families.
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