ATRIAL SEPTAL DEFECT (ASD), Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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0:00 Introduction
2:00 Causes of atrial septal defect
2:40 Symptoms of atrial septal defect
2:52 Diagnosis of atrial septal defect
3:12 Treatment of atrial septal defect
An atrial septal defect is a type of congenital heart defect characterized by an abnormal opening in the wall(septum) between the two upper chambers of the heart (atria).
• The heart has four hollow chambers: two receiving chambers known as the right and left atria and two pumping chambers known as the right and left ventricles
• The atrial septum is a wall separating the left and right atria. An opening in this septum results in a condition called an atrial septal defect
• An atrial septal defect allows oxygenated blood that should flow into the left ventricle from the left atrium to flow to the right atrium through the opening
• When in the right atrium, the blood mixes with deoxygenated blood and is pumped to the lungs, Increasing the total amount of blood that flows to the lungs
• If the opening is large, this extra volume of blood can overfill the lungs and cause damage to blood vessels in the lungs
• Over time, this may cause problems, such as high blood pressure in the lungs, increased risk of stroke, heart rhythm abnormalities, and heart failure
There are four types of the atrial septal defect, they include:
• Secundum - is the most common and occurs in the center part of the atrial septum. It occurs in about 75% of all cases
• Primum- occurs in the lower part of the atrial septum and may occur with other congenital heart problems. It occurs in about 20% of all cases
• Sinus venosus - is a rare type and occurs in the upper part of the atrial septum. it occurs in about 4% of all cases
• Coronary sinus - it occurs in less than 1% of all cases

[@imadyousufzai2998]

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[@malazmahmoud7895]

Thank you so much

[@MedicalCentric]

You're most welcome

[@nataliehalikka6001]

I had little over 20mm hole in my heart. I was with my mom at the clinic since I've been breathing heavily after little exercise, which wasn't normal. At the checkup they listened my heart and asked another medical professional to listen. Three people listened my heart, freaking my mom out at the same time. They accidentally found out I have a hole in my heart. After planning and tests, we were ready to try the umbrella device, which would close the hole. But on my last checkups before the operation, the hole got bigger. They ended up performing open heart surgery on me. My parents freaked out. I was around 4 years, close to 5. My parents were 25 and 26. It's been almost 18 years since I got it fixed. Only have about 10cm scar in the middle of my chest and another little scar under it

[@outbackandabout]

Hi Natalie, good to hear that you got treated and are doing well. Can you please tell me more about your recovery experience and if there were any post surgery issues you faced?

[@user-uu9vl2qx9r]

When I was a newborn my ASD was small and closed by its own. I am almost 15 years old right now and it hasn't reopened since then. Can it reopen? And if yes will it reopen if I lift weights and in the future move to heavier ones? Please answer. Thank you for reading.

[@user-umcub]

Nah you are good but you should be checking up with a cardiologist at least once a year. But you are fine. I'm 25 just got mine close with open heart surgery. Don't think it will open again

[@andleebkhajjak123]

Did you any experienced any symptoms

[@LaraibRabi-ti6he]

Open again ???

[@kokothomas1841]

I'm 24 years doctor said that i have a hole in heart... What will happen if I am not doing treatment

[@MedicalCentric]

A hole in the heart, also known as a congenital heart defect, can vary in its severity and impact on your health. The consequences of not receiving treatment depend on the specific type, location, and size of the hole. In some cases, small holes might not cause significant issues and can go undetected throughout a person's life. However, larger or more complex holes can lead to various heart and lung problems over time, such as heart failure, irregular heart rhythms, or pulmonary hypertension. It's essential to consult with a cardiologist or healthcare professional who can provide a thorough evaluation, recommend appropriate treatment options, and discuss the potential risks associated with not addressing the condition. Treatment may involve medication, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery to repair the hole and prevent further complications. The course of action should be determined based on the specific diagnosis and your individual health needs.

[@outoffocus1989]

இதயத்தில் ஓட்டை எந்த அளவு இருந்தால் பிரச்சினை ‌வரும்

[@MedicalCentric]

ஓட்டை இருக்கும் இதயத்தில் ஒரு அதிரடமான இடுப்பு, அல்லது ஆதரவு வழிகள் பின்கொடுக்கப்படுகின்றன. இந்த அளவு விஷயத்தில் ஒரு முக்கிய காரணம், அதியின் அளவை முழுவதும் விளக்குகின்று அல்லது அளவைக் குறைத்துக் கொள்ளும் ஒரு இதய தோல்வி ஆகும். இது ஒரு "ஆதரவு தோல்வி" அல்லது "ஆதரவு அலகு தோல்வி" எனப்படுகின்றது. இதயத்தில் ஓட்டை குறைந்துள்ளது அல்லது இருக்கும் அளவு பலன்களை குறிக்கும். இதன் அசைவுகள் உங்களுக்கு மற்றும் உங்கள் மருத்துவருக்கு பரிந்துரை செய்யப்படும். ஆதரவு தோல்வி ஒருவரின் உறுதியான மருத்துவ கொள்கையில் சிகிச்சையின் தீர்வுகளுக்கு பரிந்துரை செய்யப்படுகிறது.

[@dipasinghaofficial]

3.15 mm h hole size ,,,, ye kya bht risky hota hai??

[@hmc3397]

Same Can we Contact with me am From Pakistan

[@dipasinghaofficial]

@@hmc3397 hmm to

[@Sanvi20225]

@@dipasinghaofficial apko hai kya asd

[@arunkanojiya7544]

Mujhe 25 mm hole hai meri age 32 hai

[@Sanvi20225]

@@arunkanojiya7544 close nahi kiya kya