A member asked:

Have small pfo and atrital septal aneurysm; so worried but dr says no need to treat. trying to get pregnant, says 81mg aspirin throughout. is this ok?

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Dr. Anita Prakash answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: please consult a cardiologist. Also do research or consult on this platform. Atrial septal aneurysm alone does not increase risk of stroke/TIA. But PFO and PFO + ASA do increase ur risk of an adverse cerebrovascular event. Baby Asa' alone not necessarily best treatment option .

Answered 11/28/2017

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