{"id":9730,"date":"2025-08-27T22:29:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/asd-atriyal-septal-defekt-nedir\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T11:07:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T08:07:28","slug":"atrial-septal-defect-asd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/en\/atrial-septal-defect-asd\/","title":{"rendered":"Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) : Symptoms, Types & Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart anomaly characterized by an opening in the wall between the atria. This defect allows oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to mix, potentially causing enlargement of the right heart chambers over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Small defects may remain asymptomatic, while larger ones can lead to fatigue, shortness of breath, and recurrent respiratory infections. If untreated, they may progress to pulmonary hypertension or heart failure in adulthood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diagnosis is usually made through echocardiography, which visualizes the septal defect and measures its size. Additional imaging or cardiac catheterization may be required for detailed assessment, especially before surgical planning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Treatment depends on the size and impact of the defect. While small ASDs may close spontaneously, larger defects often require closure via catheter-based interventions or open-heart surgery to prevent long-term complications.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Other Names<\/span><\/td>\nAtrial Septum Defect, Hole in the heart (between the atria)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Affected System<\/span><\/td>\nCardiovascular System (heart)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Causes<\/span><\/td>\nCongenital; septal closure defect in the fetal heart<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Types<\/span><\/td>\nSecundum ASD (most common), Primum ASD, Sinus venosus type, Coronary sinus type<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Symptoms<\/span><\/td>\nUsually asymptomatic in childhood; rapid fatigue, shortness of breath, palpitations, frequent respiratory tract infections in adults<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diagnostic Methods<\/span><\/td>\nECG, echocardiography (transthoracic or transesophageal), cardiac catheterization, MRI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Complications<\/span><\/td>\nRight heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke risk (paradoxical embolism), pulmonary hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Treatment Methods<\/span><\/td>\nSmall defects may be observed in infancy; immediate surgery when detected at older ages. Surgical repair is performed with a minimal incision in the armpit.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age at Intervention<\/span><\/td>\nIt can be performed in symptomatic childhood, usually between 2-5 years of age in asymptomatic cases, and in adulthood in late cases<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Follow-up and Monitoring<\/span><\/td>\nEchocardiography control in the first year postoperatively.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prognosis<\/span><\/td>\nHe is very well after the operation, he continues his normal life.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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