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I have recently just had surgery to close my atrial septal defect in my heart, done through keyhole surgery in groin. why am i now so bloated 4days on?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: It is important to let your cardiologist know about this symptom. Please check your Blood Pressure, avoid excess salt, and follow up soon. Do you have any respiratory distress?

Answered 5/29/2016

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Echo was done on my dad before surgery. Is this heart failure?What is the treatment? Moderate dialation LV: Severely reduced systolic function. LV EF is 27% Left Atrium: is severely dilated. Left atrial volume index is 59.5199?

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I recieved a amplatzer closure device in my heart when I was 28. I had a atrial septal defect. Will this ever have to be replaced or any type of maintenance?

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I had an Atrial Septal Defect repaired 24 years ago. I have had no heart problems. Will I always have an abnormal EKG because of this? I feel great!

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