Patient's question:
My sister's child was born and was carefully examined in the hospital to be found with an atrial septal defect ( secundum type). My sister hasn't heard much about this disease, so she wants me to ask how it should be treated next. Can it be cured completely? Doctor.Doctor's answer:
Atrial septal defect scarring refers to the recurrence of unnecessary holes in the interatrial septum, leading to a mixing of right and left heart blood, which harms human health. In the case of an atrial septal defect, it is necessary to undergo a cardiac color Doppler MRI at the hospital to confirm the location and size of the atrial septal defect. This usually requires surgical treatment, although some cases can also be managed with close observation. Currently, it is recommended that the child undergo a thorough examination and consult the attending physician to determine whether surgical treatment or conservative treatment is necessary.