Depends: A pfo (patent foramen ovale) is rarely ever treated. It's very common and rarely causes symptoms. An ASD (atrial septal defect) or a vsd (ventricular septal defect) would only be closed at your age if it were large, acute, or causing symptoms. I suspect yours was found incidentally by echo? Ask your cardiologist how large it is and whether it needs treatment. Why was the echo in the first place?
Answered 6/10/2014
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Hole in heart: Depends on where the hole is- some are serious, some you can live with.
Answered 11/24/2013
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