Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been feeling uncomfortable with my heart. Although I take medication regularly to control it, the effect isn't very noticeable. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they also prescribed medication. I'm asking, is it necessary to have surgery for an atrial septal defect?Doctor's answer:
When there is an atrial septal defect, it is a congenital disease in clinical diagnosis, mainly caused by congenital growth and development. This can lead to psychological trauma of atrial septal defect, which will cause the heart to experience functional economic decline again, and may also cause symptoms of palpitations and chest tightness. During diagnosis, this condition must be treated through surgery for repair. If symptoms of atrial septal defect occur again, it is essential to go to the hospital for follow-up promptly.