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Re: ASD repairs
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Re: ASD repairs
by Debie__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Debbie on May 12, 1999 at 09:25:34
A good friend of mine was recently diagnosed with atrial septal defect (ASD). She had a cath done a few weeks ago. It showed the defect at about the size of a large eraser. Can you explain the options for surgery? Is a sternotomy the best way or is a mammary incision a good option. If the mammary incision is used, how do you clamp the aorta? I'd appreciate your help. She's not able to find a lot of info here locally.
A good friend of mine was recently diagnosed with atrial septal defect (ASD). She had a cath done a few weeks ago. It showed the defect at about the size of a large eraser. Can you explain the options for surgery? Is a sternotomy the best way or is a mammary incision a good option. If the mammary incision is used, how do you clamp the aorta? I'd appreciate your help. She's not able to find a lot of info here locally.
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I had closure of ASD in 1983 at the age of 27. The hole in my heart was the size of a quarter. I also had mitral valve prolapse. The incision was made under the right breast. Once the ASD was repaired, I am told that the MVP also repaired itself since the proper amount of blood was now flowing through the valve. I have had no problems relating to my ASD closure since. I did have radiofrequency ablation for svt last month, but I was told that this was completely unrelated to my ASD. I have been told by several cardiologists and EP specialists that ASD closure is no big deal (as far as open heart surgeries go). I recovered nicely within about six weeks. I hope this helps. Good luck! DB
I was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 65. It was the size of a quarter and repaired with the pericardium sack. I also have mitrovalve prolapse which the doctor doesn't seem too concerned about. Before surgery I had a very unstable heart beat. The echocardiogram told the story. It was repaired 5 days after diagnosis. I have had a heart murmur my whole life but it was never checked out. My symptom that got me into the doctor was a t.i.a. (mini stroke). I had a problem speaking for 20 seconds and then it cleared up. I was told that if I did not have it repaired that I may have a "big stroke". How I got to 65 without a real problem is a mystery. I have 5 children all grown up.
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