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What Causes Murmur In The Heart Beat?
Hello doctor
i happened to visit cardiologist yday for routine check up. i was told tht there was murmer in my heart beat.
i was asked to undergo various tests and today i was told that i have hole in the heart. They will close the hole with some wire i think iam not sure.right atrium- 4.1*4.2 cms dilated
right venticle- 4.1cms dilated
atrial septal defect size- 1.0cms
dilated RA/RV
hole between RA and LA center.
Please let me know do i have to undergo the treatment immediately and what r the possible symptoms .
thank you.
i happened to visit cardiologist yday for routine check up. i was told tht there was murmer in my heart beat.
i was asked to undergo various tests and today i was told that i have hole in the heart. They will close the hole with some wire i think iam not sure.right atrium- 4.1*4.2 cms dilated
right venticle- 4.1cms dilated
atrial septal defect size- 1.0cms
dilated RA/RV
hole between RA and LA center.
Please let me know do i have to undergo the treatment immediately and what r the possible symptoms .
thank you.
Mon, 1 Oct 2018
Hello,
In your case, doctors are dealing with a defect called atrial septal defect (ASD). Mostly, it is congenital and asymptomatic if very small but can present with palpitation, chest pain, and shortness of breath. If not treated, it may affect your heart and can lead to heart failure and other complications.
Closure of this defect by intervention has usually very optimal results with long term improvement. In my opinion you should opt for the treatment offered to you before it further worsens your heart particularly the right heart chambers.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Syed Hashim Ali Shah, General & Family Physician
In your case, doctors are dealing with a defect called atrial septal defect (ASD). Mostly, it is congenital and asymptomatic if very small but can present with palpitation, chest pain, and shortness of breath. If not treated, it may affect your heart and can lead to heart failure and other complications.
Closure of this defect by intervention has usually very optimal results with long term improvement. In my opinion you should opt for the treatment offered to you before it further worsens your heart particularly the right heart chambers.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Syed Hashim Ali Shah, General & Family Physician
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