Left to right shunt is a disorder when blood from the left side of the heart goes to the right chamber directly due to a hole in the atrial or ventricular septum. Atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, or patent ductus arteriosus are the cause of left to right shunt. Treatment for the shunt depends on correcting the cause and managing the symptoms.
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Which is better for moderate OS ASD - medicines or surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, Recently, we came to know that my mother has a congenital heart disease (moderate OS ASD with left to right shunt) at the age of 46. And we consulted the doctors. One of them said it can be cured by medicines and another said surgery will be a better option. So, please help us as soon as ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.OS ASD (ostium secundum atrial septal defect) cannot be cured by medicines. Because it is diagnosed at 46 years, we need to close it. If she would be above 65 years of age, we could have left it. If we do not close it now, it will increase symptoms like breathing difficu... Read Full »
What does it mean to have a hole in the heart?
Query: Hi doctor, Our doctor said that my baby has a hole in the heart. I have attached the reports for your reference. Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there is patent ductus arteriosus that is shunting from left to right (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As it is large, go for its closure. Consult any pediatric cardiologist or even same doctors who have done echo may be doing the closure. Medicine... Read Full »
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