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Is an intra atrial septal aneurysm along with an asd or pfo dangerous? can this aneurysm rupture?

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Dr. Anita Prakash answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No not rutpure, but: Aneurysmal interatrial septum refers to the 1cm billowing of the interatrial septum around a vertical axis. The risk with a PFO or ASD, is that of thromboembolism and potential stroke. Refer to research work by S. Homma from Columbia University, NY who initially suggested a link between cryptogenic stroke and PFO. Consider antiplatet therapy, before closure device, if possible.

Answered 11/27/2018

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