Get Virtual Care
Atrial septal defect repair
An atrial septal defect is a congenital defect of the heart. A hole in the wall between the left and right atria permits blood to mix. There are several types of asd's and depending on the type and size they can either be closed with closure device placed thru the veins or by heart surgery (often minimally invasive surgery).
Dr. Robert Binford reviewed this
40 year experience in Thoracic Surgery
Treats
Related questions
A 32-year old asked:
What to do if I have atrial septal defect repaired?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 36-year old asked:
Is an atrial septal defect repair surgery dangerous?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: atrial septal defect repair?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 48-year old asked:
What options for getting an atrial septal defect repaired in an adult?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
A 32-year old asked:
I had my atrial septal defect repaired over a week ago through my groin. When can I begin to smoke again?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 40-year old asked:
What to do if I had my atrial septal defect repaired over a week ago through my groin. when can I start to smoking again?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 50-year old female asked:
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!
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 46-year old female asked:
When I raise my arms above my head I feel dizzy, shaky, and tired (some shortness of breath). but a had atrial septal defect repair 2 years ago, could?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 41-year old asked:
Is asd (atrial septal defect) hereditary?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
A 37-year old asked:
How should I handle my son's atrial septal defect?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 39-year old asked:
Please help! I have an atrial septal defect (asd)?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 36-year old asked:
Is an atrial septal defect a hereditary condition?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 34-year old asked:
Cardiac catherisation - for atrial septal defects, can you tell me more?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 44-year old asked:
Is ventricular or atrial septal defect hereditary?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 36-year old asked:
Hello docs, is asd (atrial septal defect) hereditary?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 47-year old asked:
Atrial septal defect, how frequently should I see a specialist?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 47-year old asked:
Are there any side effects or risks to treatment of atrial septal defects?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 25-year old male asked:
Atrial Septal Defect surgery for adults, how common is it? And what are the possible complications from this surgery?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 33-year old female asked:
Can atrial septal defects and atrial septal aneurysms get bigger? Can they just now show up after having a baby if so does it mean it's bigger now?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 19-year old male asked:
How is the mechanism of easily fatique in atrial septal defect?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 29-year old female asked:
Are atrial septal defects or atrial septal aneurysms ever the result of infection?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 30-year old asked:
Does atrial septal defects always have noticeable symptoms?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 43-year old asked:
How bad is an atrial septal defect?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 40-year old asked:
What exactly is atrial septal defect?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 44-year old asked:
I have an atrial septal defect. Advise?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 37-year old asked:
What are the tests for atrial septal defect?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 45-year old asked:
What's it mean to have atrial septal defect?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
A 54-year old asked:
What sort of problem is an atrial septal defect?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 40-year old asked:
What does it mean if my child has atrial septal defect?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 47-year old asked:
What's the most effective way to treat atrial septal defect?
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
