Atrial Septal defect / patent foramen ovale while 33 weeks pregnant

[tobjaikai]

I have recently had an echocardiogram with a diaganosis of ASD or patent foramen ovale (are they not the same thing?).  It appears that I have a hypo-kinetic left ventricle unusual due to the fact that I am 33 weeks pregnant.  It also states to investigate possible cardiomyopathy.  What exactly does this mean with me being pregnant.  I am dizzy and out of breath with a rapid heart beat 24/7!  I can't even get up to go to another room without feeling like i need to pass out.  My doctor has set up appointment with a cardiologist.  But I would like to know what exactly that information means.  I have looked everything up, and I can't quite relate one to the other.  Does this mean an increase chance of c-section?  Do you think they will treat this while I am pregnant?  They say it is small and this is what the paper says:
RVD less than 2.7cm
LVIDS 3.3cm     LVIDD 4.9cm
Ao 3.3cm        LA 3.4cm
PW .8cm         IVS .8cm

Could anyone shed some light on this please??

Thanks, Jaimee

[nurse12hr]

Unfortunately, we are not physicians here, and can't give you any medical advice.  This would be a good question for the HEART forum, but even the doctor there can't give you any specific advice, only your cardiologist can do that.

Good luck to you.