Some people at all they do not know they were born with a serious heart mistake that makes them literally a hole in the organ. This congenital defect, medically known as a atrial compartment defect (ASD), may remain unposed for years as most of the symptoms can be misled with other conditions. Therefore, experts have revealed the symptoms you should be careful about.
If someone has ASD, It means that he was born with an opening in the hallway, which is a wall separating the two upper chambers of the heart. As a result, non -oxygenated and oxygenated blood are mixed. This condition can be difficult to recognize, with the only ASD indicator at birth is an unusual sound called a murmur that is caused by irregular blood flow through the heart.
has asd in children may show mild, for example, shortness of breath. Among the other possible symptoms include fatigue after activity, swelling of the legs, feet or abdomen, irregular heart rate and strong palpitations. However, symptoms appear much more often in adulthood, therefore If you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek help.
Experts say ASD is a congenital heart defect. (illustration photo)
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If ASD does not reveal and start treating, can cause permanent damage to the heart and lungs. It also increases the risk of stroke, premature death and high blood pressure in the arteries leading to the lungs.
According to the British Heart Foundation at the moment There is no medicine to close as a naturaler than it is natural. Instead, doctors choose a remedy through surgery. During it, the surgeons close a hole in one of the two ways, Either a less invasive procedure performed through small cuts in the chest area or opening the heart.
Experts explain that Most children with ASD lead a completely normal life after treatment. “Not necessary restrict physical activity and you do not need to introduce any special measures“They note that, depending on the type of disease, the child will have to regularly visit a child cardiologist.” Usually No medicines, additional operations or catheterization are required“adds the American Heart Association.
