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Suggest Treatment For Atrial Septal Defect

My granddaughter is 21 months old and has Atrial Septal Defect. Two holes in her heart. My son sent me a picture of her leg and she has several veins that just popped out on both the front and back of her leg, but only on one leg. Is this something to be concerned about?
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi...unless this is causing her discomfort or any other sort of [problem, you need not be concerned. But if there is swelling of both the legs, with a background of heart disease, this is something to be w2orried about. I suggest you send over the images of the veins which you are mentioning so that I can guide you more scientifically.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Suggest Treatment For Atrial Septal Defect

Hi...unless this is causing her discomfort or any other sort of [problem, you need not be concerned. But if there is swelling of both the legs, with a background of heart disease, this is something to be w2orried about. I suggest you send over the images of the veins which you are mentioning so that I can guide you more scientifically. Regards - Dr. Sumanth