Atrial Septal Defect in Children

The severity of an atrial septal defect depends on the size and location of the defect and the presence or absence of complications. Medical evaluation and treatment are usually required. Atrial septal defect is one of the common congenital heart diseases. If the defect is small, there is usually no obvious symptom, and the impact on the body is not serious; if the defect is large, it will lead to increased blood shunt, increase the burden on the heart, and may cause fatigue, palpitations, asthma and other symptoms. In severe cases, it may also lead to arrhythmia, heart failure and other complications, which is more serious. In addition, the severity of an atrial septal defect depends on the location of the defect. If the defect is located in the center of the atrial septum, it is usually easier to treat it. If the defect is close to the atrioventricular valve, it may affect the function of the atrioventricular valve and increase the difficulty of treatment. Treatment of an atrial septal defect is usually determined by the size and location of the defect and the age and symptoms of the patient. If the defect is small, no obvious symptoms, generally do not need treatment, regular review of cardiac ultrasound can be; if the defect is large, or obvious symptoms, usually need surgery or interventional treatment. In short, the severity of atrial septal defect needs to consider a variety of factors, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time, detailed examination and evaluation, in order to develop a reasonable treatment plan.