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Does ASD Of 9-10mm Normal Size?

Hi. My daughter was diagnosed with a 6mm ASD at 1 month old. We just went back for her 1 year check up and while we haven t talked to the dr about the Echo that was repeated at this appointment, we did get to talk to the nurse. The nurse says the ASD is now measuring between 9-10mm. Is that normal, or even possible for the ASD to grow? And will it continue to grow? What size ASD is this considered? And should it be repaired?
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

It can enlarge with the growth if the heart size and child
It should be closed – to avoid Pulmonary Hypertension and paradoxical embolism
It could probably be closed without surgery (by catheter)
Discuss with Paediatric Intervention Cardiologist

Take care
Good luck
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Does ASD Of 9-10mm Normal Size?

Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic It can enlarge with the growth if the heart size and child It should be closed – to avoid Pulmonary Hypertension and paradoxical embolism It could probably be closed without surgery (by catheter) Discuss with Paediatric Intervention Cardiologist Take care Good luck