Atrial Septal Defect - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall (septum) between the two upper chambers of the heart (atria).

Symptoms-

Frequent respiratory or lung infections

Shortness of Breath (dyspnea)

Fatigue

Swelling of legs, feet, or abdomen

Heart palpitations or skipped beats

Stroke

Heart murmur, a whooshing sound that can be heard through a stethoscope

Causes-

The exact causes of the atrial septal defect (ASD) are unknown. It may be related to the mutation of genes or chromosomes

Specialists to Visit

Cardiologist

Neonatologist

Pediatrician

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
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https://www.healthline.com
http://www.heart.org
https://kidshealth.org
https://www.cdc.gov