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Is atrial septal defect considered to be a heart disease?
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Yes and no: ASD is considered a congenital heart defect(present at birth). Failure to receive corrective treatment during childhood can lead to secondary heart conditions including rhythm disturbances, or heart dysfunction. It is more a matter of how you define the term.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Sort of: It is considered congenital heart disease as opposed to corornary artery disease.
Answered 7/4/2012
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