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My daughter is 28 days old..she was born with 6mm Asd heart defect..how can it be cured?
1 Answer
Family Physician
Answered on 15th Feb '23
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the heart between the upper chambers (atria). The hole increases the amount of blood that flows through the lungs. The condition is present at birth (congenital heart defect).
Small atrial septal defects might be found by chance and never cause a concern. Others close during infancy or early childhood.
A large, long-term atrial septal defect can damage the heart and lungs. Surgery may be needed to repair an atrial septal defect and to prevent complications.
Many babies born with atrial septal defects have no signs or symptoms. Signs or symptoms can begin in adulthood.
Atrial septal defect signs and symptoms can include:
- Shortness of breath, especially when exercising
- Fatigue
- Swelling of legs, feet or belly (abdomen)
- Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)
- Sensation of a rapid, pounding heartbeat (palpitations) or skipped beats
- Whooshing sound that can be heard through a stethoscope (heart murmur)
When to see a doctor
Serious congenital heart defects, including large atrial septal defects, are often diagnosed before or soon after a child is born.
Contact your health care provider if you or your child has:
- Shortness of breath
- Easy tiring, especially after activity
- Swelling of legs, feet or belly (abdomen)
- Sensations of a rapid, pounding heartbeat (palpitations) or skipped beats
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