How to treat atrial septal defect 5mm

The treatment of secunda atrial septal defect 5 mm depends on the specific conditions of the patient, including age, symptoms, cardiac function, etc., mainly including observation and waiting, interventional occlusion and surgical operation. Regular review is required after treatment. For secunda atrial septal defect 5 mm, treatment needs to be determined according to the patient's age, symptoms, cardiac function and other factors, mainly including the following methods: 1. Observation and waiting: For younger patients with no obvious symptoms and normal cardiac function, echocardiography can be performed regularly to observe the changes of atrial septal defect. If the atrial septal defect does not enlarge further or other complications occur, observation and waiting can be continued. 2. Interventional occlusion: Interventional occlusion is a minimally invasive treatment method. The occluder is delivered to the atrial septal defect through the femoral vein or jugular vein and closed. This method has the advantages of less trauma and rapid recovery, but it needs to strictly master the indications. 3. Surgery: Surgery is the traditional method for treating atrial septal defect. The atrial septal defect is repaired through a median sternotomy or a lateral thoracotomy. This method is reliable, but the trauma is large and the recovery time is long. It should be noted that for the treatment of secunda atrial septal defect 5 mm, individualized decision-making should be made under the guidance of a professional doctor. At the same time, patients should also be reviewed regularly after treatment to ensure the treatment effect and recovery of cardiac function. Key information: 1. Treatment methods include observation and waiting, interventional occlusion and surgical operation. 2. Treatment decisions should be made according to the patient's age, symptoms, cardiac function and other factors. 3. Regular review is required after treatment.