Congenital Heart Disease - Atrial septal Defect Repair Surgery India

Atrial septal defect (ASD) - (sometimes referred to as a Hole in the Heart) is a form of Congenital Heart Defect, it enables blood flow between two compartments of the heart called the left and right atria.

ASDs can be located in different places on the atrial septum, and they can be different sizes. The symptoms and medical treatment of the defect will depend on those factors. In some rare cases, ASDs are part of more complex types of Congenital Heart Disease. An adult who has had an undetected atrial septal defect for decades may have a shortened life span from heart failure or high blood pressure in the lungs. Surgery is often necessary to repair atrial septal defects to prevent complications.

Causes of Atrial Septal Defect

ASDs occur during faetal development of the heart and are present at birth. During the first weeks after conception, the heart develops. If the ASD is persistent, blood continues to flow from the left to the right atria. This is called a shunt. If too much blood moves to the right side of the heart, pressures in the lungs build up. Individuals with ASD are at an increased risk for developing a number of complications including:

•      Stroke
• Pulmonary overcirculation
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Atrial fibrillation (in adults)
•      Heart failure

Signs & Symptoms for Atrial Septal Defect

•      poor appetite
•      poor growth
•      fatigue
•     shortness of breath
•      lung problems and infections, such as pneumonia

Tests for ASD which include :

•     Echocardiography
•     Heart MRI
•     Chest x-ray
•     Coronary angiography (for patients over 35 years old)
•     Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
•     Doppler study of the heart
•     ECG
•     Cardiac catheterization

ASD Surgery Required If ?

If a child born with a hole between the upper chambers of the heart, the blood can flow backward into the right side of the heart and into the lungs. This triggers the heart to work harder. Over time, this can lead to damage to blood vessels in the lungs and congestive heart failure. The procedure is done to fix the hole.

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