What are the risks and recovery expectations for this procedure?
Risks are low but include device embolization, arrhythmias, bleeding at the catheter site, or residual shunting. Recovery is relatively quick: most patients return to normal activities within 2 weeks, with light exercise permitted after 1 week. Follow-up echocardiograms are scheduled at 1, 6, and 12 months to ensure the device remains stable and the defect is fully sealed.