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What's the most effective way to treat atrial septal defect?
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Cardiologist: You need a cardiologist to assess and advise the best thearpy. Some need no therapy because of no symptoms. Some may need surgery.Depends upon what is happening.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Two choices: Depending upon the characteristics of the defect; there are 2 ways to close an atrial septal defect. The traditional approach has been surgery with a success rate of nearly 100%; however there is a risk of arrhythmia and effusion. More recently, catheter delivered closure devices have been used for select patients.. The overall success rate is about 98% and the risk of complications is lower.
Answered 4/30/2016
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