ASD as it is popularly called is the 2nd most common Congenital Heart Defect, accounting for about 7-10% of all patients, and is common among females. It is a defect characterized by hole/communication between both sides of the Atrium. In this defect, there’s left to right shunt (diversion) causing increased Volume in the right Ventricular chamber and pulmonary circulation.
There are 4 types of ASD based on the location
- Ostium premium ASD
- Ostium Secondum ASD
- Sinus Venosus Defect
- Common sinus ASD
DIAGNOSIS
- Echocardiography
- ECG
- Splitted 2nd heart sound
- Cardiac catheterization
TREATMENT
- ASD device closure
- ASD closure via Open heart surgery