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Suggest Treatment For Atrial Septal Defect

Dx with ASD hole, cardiologist stt born with it. At the time Dec 1, 11 I was told they could do cath. surg to fix. But not seems like there putting that off, I m also anemic... not sure why Doc. now want to wait, tell me to take my time... I m 47 and do not want to wait till I get to old. I m on warfarin, ferrous, something for gerd, and simavistan, what should I do?
Fri, 7 Jul 2017
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Cardiologist, Interventional 's  Response
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I have gone through you question carefully. there There is no hurry to

close the ASD now. Its an elective procedure and can be done after

complete treatment of other conditions like anemia etc.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. D Sunil Reddy
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Suggest Treatment For Atrial Septal Defect

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I have gone through you question carefully. there There is no hurry to close the ASD now. Its an elective procedure and can be done after complete treatment of other conditions like anemia etc. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing all the best, Dr. D Sunil Reddy