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What's the safest way to treat atrioventricular septal defect?
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Easier method: If it needs to be treated most can be closed with an umbrella like device which is implanted to close the hole. This is done by going through your vein using a catheter, thus avoiding open heart surgery.
Answered 3/18/2012
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It depends: Atrial septal defects (ASD) are generally treated with surgery. However, you would need an evaluation by a cardiologist (heart specialist) and/or a cardiothroacic surgeon (heart surgeon) to determine the best treatment.
Answered 6/11/2015
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