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What Causes Ectopic Heartbeats In An Infant?
Hi doctor my daughter was born at 36.6 weeks and was with multiple ectopic beat on 3rd day after an echo i came to know she has a 7mm ostium secundum ASD on LR shunt.and all other report was normal.including e.c.g was also normal i want to know weather da ASD will close on its own as she grows or may require surgery. Doctor asked to wait.by what age will da ASD close..please i am very worried help me and do reply.
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Hi,
Small ASD will close by two years and surgery may not be required.
You can go for followup ECHO as advised by a cardiologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Small ASD will close by two years and surgery may not be required.
You can go for followup ECHO as advised by a cardiologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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