Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been feeling uncomfortable in my heart. Although I often take medication to control it, the effect is not obvious. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they also prescribed medication. Could you please tell me what causes an interatrial septal defect (IASD) to be induced?Doctor's answer:
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is generally congenital, meaning that during the development of the embryo, the division is not complete, and the condition of atrial septal defect reappears. There is generally no obvious hereditary characteristic across generations, and it is related to other factors such as the growth and development of the embryo, among others. The specific cause is not yet clear. Patients with atrial septal defect can indeed experience changes in heart function, which is harmful to the body in the long term. Therefore, intervention is necessary. Once the defect is closed, it is the same as a normal person. Therefore, atrial septal defect is a congenital disease. The surgical intervention for atrial septal defect is a treatment method for atrial septal defect. We hope this helps you.