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Medical Conditions - Atrial Septal Defect

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect, which results from a hole between the atria (upper heart chambers). The signs and symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, cyanosis, heart murmur, and skipped beats.

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Is pregnancy safe with a large atrial septal defect?

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Dr. Abid Saeed

Dr. Abid Saeed

Is surgery the only option for treating my ASD?

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How can pulmonary hypertension in a child with ASD be treated?

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How to manage cyanotic heart disease in a 5-month-old baby?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. No need to worry. Small ASD (atrial septal defect) usually closes by itself in a few months to years.

Can I live well with Eisenmenger and PH?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lesions in Eisenmenger syndrome, such as large septal defects, are characterized by high pulmonary pressure or a high pulmonary flow state.

How dangerous is high Qp/Qs in atrial septal defects?

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Dr. Wajahat

Dr. Wajahat

Do I require a surgery to patch my secundum atrial septal defect?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, it is certainly possible. It is a large ASD (atrial septal defect).

How is patent foramen ovale diagnosed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your daughter's health issues. Atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO) are two different conditions.

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Dr. Isaac Gana

Dr. Isaac Gana

How to fix a hole in the heart of a small baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It sounds like your two-month-old baby girl has been diagnosed with a large valve and a hole in her heart.

Can a 6 mm atrial septal defect close without surgery?

Hello, Welcome to iclniq.com. I understand your worries, but there is no need to be concerned, everything will be fine.

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Dr. Isaac Gana

Dr. Isaac Gana

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